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The Penny-Wise Party Girl: Stock Your Party Closet For Cheap

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There’s no reason a down economy should keep us from entertaining -- in fact, it’s the perfect time to turn to potlucks at home instead of outings to a restaurant where we have to drop a load of cash to enjoy a nice meal. The key is to hit up sources like Ikea, CB2, and Target that…

An easy way to organize your kid's writing and art supplies

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I've tried a handful of ways to keep my kids' writing and art supplies organized such that they are easy to access and easy to hide when not in use. As we start preparing for the new school year, I'm already thinking about what to do with their workspace.

Barnslig Park Ikea Bedding: Who knew black and white could be so awesome for a kid's room?

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Two thumbs up to Ikea for thinking outside the kids-bedding-box. How refreshing to see kid's bedding in simple black, white, and red? The illustrations of this Barnslig Park quilt cover and pillow case made us smile, and we know that our little ones would get a kick out of them, too. Who wouldn't want to lay their head next to that friendly looking creature?

User Post of the Day: shadow lamps - the cheaper version

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i found these great tord boontje lights at

Easy Entertaining, Denmark-Style

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I hadn’t planned on visiting Copenhagen during my 2-month post-college backpacking trip, but as we made our way north, I decided to ditch my traveling companion for a few days (breaks are always good) and check it out. I was only there for a short time, but I was really taken by the beauty of the city, the friendly demeanor of the people and the simplicity of the cuisine. When I first read Joyce Hendley’s story on Denmark's fresh, simple cuisine in EatingWell magazine, the memories flooded back.