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Top 6 Places to Sleep in a Teepee

Top 6 Places to Sleep in a Teepee

If hotels and resorts bore you, look for a different experience and sleep in a teepee. Explore ancient living in modern times with tee pees ranging in various styles and designs. But the best aspect is that teepee hotels are located around the world and not limited to the US. […]

8 of the Best Dorms in the Country

8 of the Best Dorms in the Country

For the vast majority of U.S. colleges, dorm rooms are about as far from glamorous as you can possibly get. Resembling prisons more than palaces, dorm rooms usually involve squeezing students into cinder-block chambers, complete with bare bones furniture and the quintessential decades-old carpet with, um, slightly concerning mystery stains. […]

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The Art of Courteous Crashing

Ever had a house guest overstay their welcome, sully your dwelling, or generally disrupt your vibe? It isn’t very fun; here’s how to avoid being that person. Remember, you are a guest in someone else’s place and they are doing you a favor by letting you crash there. Even if they are a great friend of many years […]

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How to Win the War Against Bedbugs

Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a homeowner (or renter) like hearing about bedbugs. Suddenly, your entire body feels itchy, you’re convinced that you see little critters scurrying around out of the corner of your eye… in other words, total chaotic insanity. Want to avoid having to wage a […]

The Truth Behind Duck vs Goose Down

The Truth Behind Duck vs Goose Down

Generally speaking, duck down is more readily available than goose down. Since down is an animal byproduct, its availability typically depends on the other uses for the animal. Duck products (meat, eggs, etc.) are more popular worldwide than goose products, so there’s more duck down on the market than there […]

Travel Around the World in 5 Minutes on YouTube

Travel Around the World in 5 Minutes on YouTube

Not everyone has the chance to take a long break from their jobs and travel the world. For those of us in that boat, we can travel the world from our house thanks to the internet. Get inspired to traverse the world in the comfort of your soft pants and […]

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How to Clean Your Jewelery at Home

Jewelery cleaning solutions can be expensive and tend to have a limited shelf life, not to mention rife with chemicals. If you’d rather keep things green (and save a little green at the same time), why not learn how to clean and maintain your precious metals and gems yourself? With […]

6 Wellness Spa Retreats to get You Feeling Refreshed

6 Wellness Spa Retreats to get You Feeling Refreshed

Enter the world of wellness retreats—travel for relaxation, healthy food, gorgeous spas and stunning locales. Sometimes, you just have to get away from it all and breathe easy. If you’re looking for the best retreats for 2014, here are 6 to get you dreaming and doing. Terme de Saturnia Spa […]

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How to Save Money on Energy and Utility Bills

We all want to be eco-friendly and if we can save a few bucks along the way, all the better. Before visions of going completely off the grid fill your mind, consider the fact that with just a few minor adjustments to your daily routine, you can significantly lighten your […]

4 Perfect Picnic Treats

4 Perfect Picnic Treats

Summer has arrived and that means it’s time to eat al fresco! Whether you’re dining on your deck or porch or lounging on a picnic blanket, these recipes will provide delicious and healthy variety to your picnic. So go ahead and slather on your sunscreen and enjoy a meal with […]