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Best Summer Ice Pops
Learn how to use fresh, whole fruit to take homemade ice pops to the next level.
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AC-Free Ways to Stay Cool This Summer
Save money this summer and beat the heat with easy tips from Real Simple's Stephanie Sisco.
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Father's Day: Now With More Bacon
Chef Stuart O'Keeffe shares ways to show dad your love with bacon — and lots of it.
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Build a Better Beach Bag
Lugging too much stuff to the beach? A professional organizer shares what to pack for a better day in the sun.
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Why You Shouldn't Wash Your Swimsuit
Can't get your bathing suit to last more than a season? Redbook's Audrey Slater explains swimwear care 101.
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Mother’s Day in a Jar
Kids will love making these fun parfait-style recipes, and mom will love eating them. Plus, mason jars make storage and cleanup easy!
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Dog Washing 101
Helpful hints for bathing your dog the safe and calm way. Also, common mistakes to watch out for when cleaning your canine companion
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Watermelons: The Pumpkins of Summer
BuzzFeed's Deena Shanker shares creative ideas to make the most out of the versatile fruit
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Popcorn: Three Ways
"America's Best Cook" star and celebrity chef Alex Guarnashelli shows three ways to kick up everyone's favorite movie snack.
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Make Life Easier With a Lazy Susan
Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy, on the simple tool that can help you organize every room in your home.
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Grow Your Own Pizza Garden
Take your pizza slice to the next level with homegrown ingredients. Regina Ragone, food director at Family Circle magazine, shows us how.
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Lighter Spring Desserts
Craving something sweet that won't weigh you down? Chef Alex Guarnaschelli shares her favorite healthier desserts that are perfect for spring.
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Spring Cleaning Shortcuts
Not sure how to tackle those bigger projects? Good Housekeeping's Carolyn Forte shares tips for a stress-free spring cleaning
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Kid-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Sweets
Chef Stuart O'Keeffe demonstrates easy St. Patrick's Day drinks that will have your whole family feeling the luck of the Irish.
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Easy Party Cleanup Tricks
Is your house a disaster after a holiday bash? Carolyn Forte of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute gives her favorite tips for conquering the party aftermath.
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Breaking the Bad Habit Chain
Are children destined to inherit the habits of their parents? If so, that's bad news for Johanna's kid who can look forward to a life of slovenliness, poor sportsmanship, and watching herself cry in the mirror.Check out Johanna's personal blog.Related links:The truth about "mommy brain"How to guide your future teenThe first day of kindergarten10 ways to find mommy timeTwo of a kind
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What You Need to Know About Car Care
Did you know that April is Car Care Awareness Month? Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, joins Easy Does It host Ereka Vetrini to shine some light on what's really going on under your hood.Related: Routine car maintenance tasks to stay up to speed onDeVere says that the biggest mistake people make is "really not understanding what your car needs." To combat this, she says, "Crack open that dusty manual that's usually in the glove box of your car and understand the basic needs of your car and the intervals that those should be done. And then do it to the letter of the law. ...
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Camping 101
Do you want to have a family of happy campers on your next outdoor adventure? Danielle Fernandes, REI expert, joins Easy Does It host Ereka Vetrini to share her advice for making a campsite feel a bit more comfortable and homey.Related: A beginner's guide to camping with kidsFernandes says that one of the main things to focus on when camping is sleeping, especially when you're camping with young children. She recommends a thick sleeping pad that's supported, even when on the ground. In addition, she suggests a fluffy sleeping bag that will make you feel "like you're at home in your comforter. ...
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Get Ready for Bathing Suit Season
Summer is right around the corner. After a winter full of bad habits, what are some changes we can make to get bathing suit ready? Personal trainer to the stars Ashley Borden joins Easy Does It host Ereka Vetrini to share some tips.Related: 10 ways to love your summer workoutAccording to Borden, the first thing step that she tells her clients is to eliminate dairy, even if just for a week. "Only because a lot of people don't know if in fact they are lactose intolerant or not. And you don't know until you don't have it," she explains. ...