Lay Your Own Extraordinary Hardwood Floor
It's hard to beat the natural beauty, warmth and durability of a hardwood floor. A well-laid floor will last for a century or more and can be rejuvenated by resanding and finishing to look brand new. A real wood floor isn't cheap, but neither is ... [... more]
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Sweet Cherry French Toast
From Taste of Home You'll be proud to serve this tasty brunch bake from Elisa L., of Aloha, Oregon. 1. Place the bread in a greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, syrup, sugar, orange peel and salt. Pour over bread; ... [... more]
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CANDLE SHAPES
From The Make-It-Yourself Gift Book When they are alight, beeswax candles fill the room with the delicious scent of natural honey that will lift your spirits and set the mood on any occasion! Beeswax is long-lasting and does not drip, and when ... [... more]
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Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops
Granite tiles are as easy to install as ceramic tile, except for the edges. We show you a slick jig that makes it simple to cut strips for the edges and the backsplash. In this story, we'll show you how to install an alternative-a ... [... more]
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Marble Cheesecake
Graham crackers, wheat germ, and sugar are used to make the crust of this healthier cheesecake. Per serving: Calories 225; saturated fat 1 g; total fat 5 g; protein 11 g; carbohydrate 35 g; fiber 1 g; sodium 245 mg; cholesterol 21 mg 1. Preheat ... [... more]
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No-Stress Shopping
By Cynthia Dermody From Reader's Digest Hit the mall and you get crowds; go online and you lose the touch-and-feel factor. Solution? The new breed of home sales parties, which let you whoop it up with friends as you work down Santa's list. Invite ... [... more]
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Cybersleuth Mom
Was it coincidence? Fate? Shannen Rossmiller isn't sure. But on the evening of September 11, 2001, after a wrenching day absorbing horrific images of death and destruction from the East Coast, Rossmiller stepped out of the tub in her Montana ... [... more]
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Kidding Around
Compiled by Amy Zerello Kids making you feel a little nutty? Take a deep breath and remember -- you can laugh about parenting's perils for years and years to come -- or maybe right now, with one of these small wonders: One of my husband's ... [... more]
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Gifts Kids Can Make
By Jennifer Hoche Whether it's for an upcoming birthday or visit to a relative's house, homemade presents leave a lasting impression, especially when they come from children. We asked Sherri Osborn, Family Crafts Guide for About.com, to share her ... [... more]
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Checking and Savings
By Beth Kobliner From Reader's Digest Check out our online money guide for mortgage advice, calculators and more. The financial gurus will be debating for years how we got into the mess we're in-and how we'll get out of it. But while the talking ... [... more]
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White House? You Mean That Place on Maple and Elm?
By Andy Simmons with additional reporting by Ed Goralski From Reader's Digest Do you remember what happened November 4, 2008? Took out the trash. Walked the dog. Voted for the 44th president of the United States. That last one was pretty big news ... [... more]
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Quick Study: A Look at the Lottery
From Reader's Digest America's fascination with the game of chance is as old as the nation itself. Lotteries were a common way to raise money for public works in Colonial America, but they fell out of favor in the 19th century, perceived as ... [... more]
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