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    Make your home a chic coastal oasis

    Modern coastal design blends the sleek minimalism of contemporary design with a beachy, coastal feel. The result is a space filled with clean lines, dreamy colors and subtle hints of breezy, beachy surroundings.  To get the look, start with a background of white walls, soft natural colors that mirror the sand and sky and crisp, […]

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    Maximizing your kitchen remodel

    A kitchen renovation tops the list for modernizing and adding functionality to a house. The kitchen is the heart of the home, where some of the best memories are made with family and friends.  While it adds value, a kitchen remodel can be expensive. Knowing where to save and where to splurge is the key […]

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    Get gardening!

    When planning my home garden and landscape, I love to combine different plants in containers. My basic practice is to follow the thriller, filler and spiller recipe. The thriller plants are upright and grow taller than the rest, adding interest and excitement. The spillers are low-growing plants that sprawl out and over the container edges. […]

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    How to cool your spending as temperatures rise

    From Navigator Credit Union Get ready for lazy days and fun getaways! Summer is right around the corner. Unfortunately, summer spending can leave wallets empty come fall. Here are some smart ways you can cool down some common expenses: Conserve on fuel Gas prices are rising, and there’s no relief in sight. Even if you’re […]

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    How to build your child’s self-esteem

    An essential aspect of children’s development is healthy self-esteem. Having a positive view of themselves allows kids to better handle setbacks, peer pressure or other harmful situations. Children with self-esteem are confident. As parents, we can ensure that we nurture our child’s self-esteem in a few simple ways.  Understand what healthy self-esteem looks like It […]

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    Painting BIG

    Nikki Main can’t tell you what compels her to paint every day — only that the drive has always been there.  “Eat, sleep, drink, create — that’s me,” the Pennsylvania native says. “The ability to make art is a unique aspect of the human experience, and exploring that part of it is absolutely fascinating to […]

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