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1. <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721</id><updated>2024-03-05T19:50:03.267-08:00</updated><category term="Furniture"/><category term="Family | Living"/><category term="Bathroom"/><category term="Outdoor"/><category term="Kitchen | Dining"/><category term="Bedroom Furniture"/><category term="Baby | Kids"/><category term="Decorate"/><category term="Home"/><category term="Office"/><category term="Lighting"/><category term="Sofa"/><category term="Seating"/><category term="Rugs"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Gifts"/><category term="Home Loan"/><title type='text'>Furniture Blogs | Office Furniture Blogs | Bedroom Furniture Blog</title><subtitle type='html'>Furniture blogs info provides you the latest furniture for your home with bedroom, living room furniture to design in modern style. You can find a lot of furniture advice from choosing your right furniture for your home and office.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>173</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-6233000758899269528</id><published>2013-04-01T04:47:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2013-04-01T04:47:51.300-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Home"/><title type='text'>Decorate My New House</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;
2. After going through the trials and tribulations of purchasing a new house, the idea of decorating it may be a bit intimidating. Before diving in and decorating the entire house at once, take it one room at a time and you'll feel less stressed. Make a plan for each room and when one room is completed, move on to the next one and before you know it, the entire house will be decorated.<br />
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6. Instructions Planning<br />
7. 1 Write down a plan for each room. Decide what look you want to create for each room and write down the elements that you think you'll need to create each look. If necessary, consult home design books and magazines. Think about color palettes, fabrics, furnishings and accessories.<br />
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9. 2 Assign a rank of importance to each room. There are likely some rooms in your home that you likely want to have decorated as soon as you move in and others that can wait a while. For instance, the kitchen and living room may be of utmost importance to you, or the bathrooms and bedrooms. Tackling the rooms that are most important to you first will give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy your new home.<br />
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11. 3 Determine the necessities. If you're moving from one home to another, you will likely be able to use several of the items from your old home in your new home. Go through what you already own and decide what you can use. If this is your first home, you will probably need to go shopping for the materials. Even if it isn't your first home, you may want to add a few new touches to the home. Come up with a specific, or at least a vague list of things you need to serve as a reference point while you shop.<br />
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13. Execution<br />
14. 4 Jump into decorating after you've sorted through and collected all of your goods. Start by painting or wallpapering the walls.<br />
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16. 5 Arrange the furnishings. Start with the largest pieces--a bed and dressers, for example--as they will become the focal pieces of the rooms they are in. Once you've established where you want to position the bigger pieces, bringing in the smaller items, such as chairs, bedside tables and bookshelves.<br />
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18. 6 Tie the look of the room together with accessories. Hang the curtains, display pictures, stack books, set out vases and any other accessory that you think will complete the room. Even if you don't get every accessory that you want in the room, the major decorating will be complete; adding accents and personal touches down the road is easy to do.</div>
19. </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6233000758899269528/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/decorate-my-new-house.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/6233000758899269528'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/6233000758899269528'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/decorate-my-new-house.html' title='Decorate My New House'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNVLjmxSp0klWR0X1g3QvtQXBB4fZfhq8fiYmbbPuzOuglVNYk5736XY1adFjYMmx2C5RU-i_Npgs0EtfJcsgT6ZdbkqT9DLkLbeTavRuqtPhWKFjxeEUnm1lqdDlSFNOgVDToPA9Itc/s72-c/images.jpeg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-8271905717009222205</id><published>2011-10-07T05:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-07T05:02:50.441-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Kitchen | Dining"/><title type='text'>White Kitchens Never Goes Out of Fashion</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;
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22. White kitchens are always liked by most of us, and I am also a great
23. admirer of this color white. Some of us think that it will be very
24. simple and not that attractive, but to be frank if you use the color
25. white wisely with other deeper colors it can do wonders. In modern days
26. with many contemporary style houses, a kitchen with clean lines and use
27. of white is very much preferred. You can go with minimalistic style,
28. scandinavian style with modern touch or you can also opt for rustic
29. theme kitchens. It all depends on your taste. Let us go through some
30. amazing<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1401195217"> </a>kitchen designs in white.<br />
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41. </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8271905717009222205/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/white-kitchens-never-goes-out-of.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/8271905717009222205'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/8271905717009222205'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/white-kitchens-never-goes-out-of.html' title='White Kitchens Never Goes Out of Fashion'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHpw3IBTAdT9-aOFe9kNxER9CLgRB1hUJBTQY8hp8HlAf7Q4b5rJetp8UEsissZHLAPDqKFSdvAN1V34IEXmIj4L9qKDBhW_2lSFcvOZCyWeDyp8Sx-ol4DCEP2i0lQcG-ufOZgDN8OM/s72-c/moren-+kitchen-furniture.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-4100367270990507287</id><published>2011-02-28T05:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-28T05:28:01.277-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Kitchen | Dining"/><title type='text'>Tips to Decorate Kitchen in Apartment</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXMoedfCpZgtZsOBPbaaXN6JxVwBvYx6K_ezN0_-aQZz0A3A7zIVorZLcrilAP7e_ptQ3zxEkTw5_ODbpuKJPMXX8zAvQg3zJRsj9oLjZ_BIvBtACG19j9FWhpHyG5TC_0wHYEBu8VBc/s1600/Apartment+kitchen.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXMoedfCpZgtZsOBPbaaXN6JxVwBvYx6K_ezN0_-aQZz0A3A7zIVorZLcrilAP7e_ptQ3zxEkTw5_ODbpuKJPMXX8zAvQg3zJRsj9oLjZ_BIvBtACG19j9FWhpHyG5TC_0wHYEBu8VBc/s320/Apartment+kitchen.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
42. The key to successfully decorating a kitchen in a studio apartment is to create a space that flows with the rest of the room, rather than one that tries to separate itself from the apartment. Decorating small spaces can be a challenging prospect for any resident. Focus on scale, color and storage in the kitchen space to achieve a cohesive look.<br />
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44. Scale<br />
45. Studio apartments, by nature, are small spaces, while most kitchens tend to hold a lot of things, from food to kitchen gadgets. Kitchen furniture, like dining tables, chairs and storage units, tend to be large. A smaller round table with chairs that tuck easily underneath will be less jarring in the space than a full-size dining set, according to the Oh My Apartment section of the Apartment Ratings website. Keep accessories on top of counters on the smaller side to prevent the space from appearing cluttered.<br />
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47. Color<br />
48. Color can add personality to a studio apartment kitchen and prevent it from looking too utilitarian. Base the kitchen's color scheme on colors from other accessories in the apartment, such as a large piece of art or decorative curtains the living area. Choose table linens, dishes and storage containers in these colors. Stick to bright and light colors, which will infuse energy into the kitchen space. Colors like yellow, bright blues, orange and red make the space feel happy. Dark colors and furniture may make the space feel smaller.<br />
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50. Mirrors<br />
51. Hang a mirror in the dining area to help the kitchen appear larger, suggests House Beautiful. Mirrors reflect light, giving the room a feeling of added space. Mirrors, especially those with ornate frames, also add a decorative touch to the room. Avoid hanging mirrors with heavy, dark frames.<br />
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53. Vertical Storage<br />
54. Storage is a major issue in studio apartments, especially in the kitchen, so maximize your vertical space. If kitchen cabinets do not reach the ceiling, use the space above the kitchen cabinets as storage, adding wine bottles, serving dishes and colorful containers. Choose items that are pretty and appropriate to be put on display. Also consider converting a small area into a pantry or adding shelving in a nearby hallway. Suspend a pot rack from the ceiling for your cookware.<br />
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56. Unexpected Storage<br />
57. Use other areas in your studio apartment for creative kitchen storage. The experts at This Old House recommend adding wine racks below a coffee table, for example. Use a bookshelf as a false wall to separate the kitchen space from the rest of the room and serve as a storage unit for cookbooks, dishes, glasses and even pots of home-grown herbs.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/4100367270990507287/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/tips-to-decorate-kitchen-in-apartment.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/4100367270990507287'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/4100367270990507287'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/tips-to-decorate-kitchen-in-apartment.html' title='Tips to Decorate Kitchen in Apartment'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXMoedfCpZgtZsOBPbaaXN6JxVwBvYx6K_ezN0_-aQZz0A3A7zIVorZLcrilAP7e_ptQ3zxEkTw5_ODbpuKJPMXX8zAvQg3zJRsj9oLjZ_BIvBtACG19j9FWhpHyG5TC_0wHYEBu8VBc/s72-c/Apartment+kitchen.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-6285390043989804997</id><published>2011-02-25T05:26:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-25T05:26:00.628-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Egyptian Style Wall Decoration</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKZZiUuMmVONowL4ZpRiN0iJ1HR0OtjqD1vedBkF8cdQs6nyGVGlUz0SOSHk9MysrPWOUBsEAhlTt19xn8bbmpWfeChwWi-DK6rN8wdagPd91qJkv5DWICxtLsDjBfYn77xiE0JEBZfg/s1600/Egyptian+Wall+Decoration.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKZZiUuMmVONowL4ZpRiN0iJ1HR0OtjqD1vedBkF8cdQs6nyGVGlUz0SOSHk9MysrPWOUBsEAhlTt19xn8bbmpWfeChwWi-DK6rN8wdagPd91qJkv5DWICxtLsDjBfYn77xiE0JEBZfg/s320/Egyptian+Wall+Decoration.jpg&quot; width=&quot;172&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
58. Ancient Egyptian history is rich in distinctive art and imagery, and it is an excellent inspiration when you are looking to give a room a hint of color and style. Egyptian wall decorations are perfect for studies, for the library in your home or for the bedroom of a child who can't get enough of Egyptology or archeology. Bring formerly flat walls to life using motifs from ancient Egyptian history, focusing on the motifs that range from delicate to bold.<br />
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61. Relief Plaques<br />
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63. Egyptian temples and tombs were carved with reliefs, where the image rises up from the surface. These images ranged from depictions of normal life to inscriptions that were meant to guide people in right behavior to images of the gods. Relief plaques are available from museum reproduction stores, where actual reliefs are cast or otherwise duplicated. These reliefs add texture to the walls, and when they are hung, they also provide your walls with an important focal point.<br />
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65. Hieroglyphic Borders<br />
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67. Hieroglyphics were the incredibly complex form of ancient Egyptian writing. Each figure was carefully distinct, and they could be written in a horizontal or a vertical format. Choose a premade wall border of Egyptian hieroglyphics, or make one yourself by using a pencil to sketch in the lines of a border and then painting hieroglyphics directly on the wall. Make up your own images or look up actual hieroglyphics and copy them directly onto the wall.<br />
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70. Framed Scrolls<br />
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72. The ancient Egyptians used paper made out of papyrus, scientifically known as Cyperus papyrus. The paper was made by soaking strips of papyrus stalks and then pressing them together, resulting in a distinct texture. A papyrus scroll was often beautifully inscribed with hieroglyphics, much the way that European monks illuminated large books. Look for reproduction framed scrolls and hang them up on the wall to give your room some visual variety. Use a gold or bronze frame to bring out the rich tones of the papyrus.<br />
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74. Cloth Wall Hanging<br />
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76. Look for cloth wall hangings that are printed or woven with ancient Egyptian art. Choose a cloth tapestry that features the banks of the Nile river, or the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. Hang the tapestry by tacking it up on your wall, covering as much of your wall as you can. If the tapestry is large or valuable, sew a thin strip of muslin on the back and thread a curtain rod through to hang on brackets. This covers a large bare patch in the wall while providing it with a vibrant splash of color.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6285390043989804997/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/egyptian-style-wall-decoration.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/6285390043989804997'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/6285390043989804997'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/egyptian-style-wall-decoration.html' title='Egyptian Style Wall Decoration'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKZZiUuMmVONowL4ZpRiN0iJ1HR0OtjqD1vedBkF8cdQs6nyGVGlUz0SOSHk9MysrPWOUBsEAhlTt19xn8bbmpWfeChwWi-DK6rN8wdagPd91qJkv5DWICxtLsDjBfYn77xiE0JEBZfg/s72-c/Egyptian+Wall+Decoration.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-5156609136425112839</id><published>2011-02-22T05:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-22T05:20:00.551-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Bathroom"/><title type='text'>Bathroom Decorating Ideas</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMXSkiAOxzWp6h9xlIopKq_AS1gTBdsVM8ef1zZZWHwzc8nIkx4ng-RxLHDGSDPDCNQzN7vvzq6BGfywUICOcZg7mK8X7MYY8o3HDlHY333bmBZcQij6JzVPVCz2-qkd_VsN8mtqnZxs/s1600/Bathroom+Decorating+Ideas.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;223&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMXSkiAOxzWp6h9xlIopKq_AS1gTBdsVM8ef1zZZWHwzc8nIkx4ng-RxLHDGSDPDCNQzN7vvzq6BGfywUICOcZg7mK8X7MYY8o3HDlHY333bmBZcQij6JzVPVCz2-qkd_VsN8mtqnZxs/s320/Bathroom+Decorating+Ideas.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
77. Decorating a bathroom can be as simple as putting up a new shower curtain or as complicated as a complete renovation. No matter how in-depth your bathroom redecorating project will be, it is an excellent time to give the bathroom a good scrubbing, clean out the medicine cabinet and replace worn-out towels.<br />
78. Luckily, the bathroom is the smallest room in most houses, so decorating it is a quick weekend project that can yield results you can enjoy immediately.<br />
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80. <b>Colors and Paint</b><br />
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82. Choose a bright, cheerful color of paint for the bathroom, as it will reflect light better, making it easier to see when shaving or putting on makeup. This is especially important if the bathroom has no natural light.<br />
83. Choose a color for the trim that matches the shade of white of the tub and toilet. This will bring the room together and make it look planned and finished.<br />
84. Ask for paint designed specifically for bathrooms, which is formulated to stand up to moisture and is less likely to grow mold or begin to peel.<br />
85. <br />
86. <b>Storage Solutions</b><br />
87. <br />
88. Never store cleaning or styling products in the cabinets under the sink if there are children in the house. Instead, use this space for towels and wash cloths and move products a child could swallow somewhere else.<br />
89. Installing a small shelf above the sink creates extra space for things that need to be kept nearby, such as razors and toothbrushes. This trick is useful if the bathroom has little counter space.<br />
90. Look for storage baskets that fit on the back of or on the floor next to the toilet to store smaller items, such as an extra roll of toilet paper and magazines.<br />
91. Consider installing another shelf and lining it with small baskets to store lotions, hairbrushes and other odds and ends, organizing them by category or by family member. This will reduce bathroom clutter and improve the look of the space.<br />
92. <br />
93. <b>Shower Curtains and Details</b><br />
94. <br />
95. Choose any shower curtain that makes you smile, as a change in the shower curtain makes the entire bathroom look new. In fact, it is a particularly good option if you can't afford to completely redecorate the bathroom.<br />
96. Hang framed art on the walls, choosing a theme that matches the styles and colors of your bathroom.<br />
97. Changing the hardware also gives the room an immediate face-lift, so find new doorknobs, towel racks and cabinet handles.<br />
98. This is also a good time to make sure that everything in the room is baby-proof. Put child-safety locks on the cabinets and install child-safe electrical outlets.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5156609136425112839/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/bathroom-decorating-ideas.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5156609136425112839'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5156609136425112839'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/bathroom-decorating-ideas.html' title='Bathroom Decorating Ideas'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMXSkiAOxzWp6h9xlIopKq_AS1gTBdsVM8ef1zZZWHwzc8nIkx4ng-RxLHDGSDPDCNQzN7vvzq6BGfywUICOcZg7mK8X7MYY8o3HDlHY333bmBZcQij6JzVPVCz2-qkd_VsN8mtqnZxs/s72-c/Bathroom+Decorating+Ideas.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-3492156163951917714</id><published>2011-02-03T05:49:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-03T05:49:00.695-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Outdoor"/><title type='text'>2011 Outdoor Furniture</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-KHu2E-3gJ05Bs892ksdthcRiV0AaloW5XD91a46phze30IaolNLa0bOjczqyv0YyciFps2E5saGZe2y8Z4BAcHrkyj8-UJV8BFxST5s0tRjVy1ncsHIY8-3mqEq4iEF5USjsyCqO2E/s1600/Wicker-outdoor-furniture.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;479&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-KHu2E-3gJ05Bs892ksdthcRiV0AaloW5XD91a46phze30IaolNLa0bOjczqyv0YyciFps2E5saGZe2y8Z4BAcHrkyj8-UJV8BFxST5s0tRjVy1ncsHIY8-3mqEq4iEF5USjsyCqO2E/s640/Wicker-outdoor-furniture.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8JZXmFGoP2gr3uSXKgjzYKUKFPHNaq9b6oSDeIXeStVQZrHTAtHkYInoEbpZjs6MI2RbzCkyV6gZh14TOTEyYtXhe2OQLDpnHv6L3ozjMIwOObJQ6Yk7NW6R-aHnynTFcufHdEN2S14/s1600/outdoor-furniture.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;478&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8JZXmFGoP2gr3uSXKgjzYKUKFPHNaq9b6oSDeIXeStVQZrHTAtHkYInoEbpZjs6MI2RbzCkyV6gZh14TOTEyYtXhe2OQLDpnHv6L3ozjMIwOObJQ6Yk7NW6R-aHnynTFcufHdEN2S14/s640/outdoor-furniture.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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107. &lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8519099992257142126/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-sideboards-design.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/8519099992257142126'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/8519099992257142126'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-sideboards-design.html' title='New Sideboards Design'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZ4Lg-CqxQl09zlYBA8hvmGtdLtfczGWV6-z517T3pduTivgikhIpw7gdd1fgLBHMD__-jURtuNcb0BDHb6FE-5m4rdmBKj9djsk7Ng13NAujMKKhY2PbWrdZmaDlrrSZeTB7Fayqc4A/s72-c/sideboard.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-1602020955476146962</id><published>2011-01-15T09:57:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-01T04:51:25.573-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Kitchen | Dining"/><title type='text'>Dinette Sets to Decorate Your Kitchen</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;Kitchen designs are vital in the formation of an atmosphere known as home. Kitchen tables are the places where memories are born, stories told, dreams are incarnated. In a &quot;dinette set&quot; chairs are placed around chairs such that life evolves around memories. A &quot;dinette set&quot; brings families together for meals, bringing persons and their memories together.&lt;br /&gt;
108. It has been observed that now days the furniture customers comes with a specific need. The need is for knowledgeable, courteous, friendly design who could meet the requirement of the customer. This furniture should create a warm and inviting environment, where families could come and browse a showroom. "Dinette Sets" can create the environment, the customers used to look for. To fulfill this desire of customers, Dinette Specialty Store comes into picture. This furniture is perfect fit for any family. Not only the look and fit, "Dinette Sets" are also affordable to the customers. One can get a beautiful set at a very cheap price.<br />
109. There are many big retailers that sell "Dinette Sets". They provide a wide variety of style and function. This furniture is sold in the showrooms and sometimes one can even buy them online.<br />
110. There are "Dinette Sets" made up of well finished rich wood, alongside lighter tones plus wrought iron for open and casual entertaining. They are designed to brighten small spaces and these dinette set will bring a cheerful styling.<br />
111. These sets of kitchen furniture can be of different shapes and sizes. Designers and manufacturers of such furniture sets keep their eyes always on the recent trend and market demand. Polished and glass finish dinette sets are loved by all. These sets are very innovative and versatile. Some dinette sets have folding arrangements. These are very light kind of furniture and also very affordable.<br />
112. Price of such dinette sets depends on the material. Market is now flooded with designer dinette sets. Some sets have lucrative discounts on them. So, do not waste your time and grab the grand opportunity. For further details you can search the internet.&lt;/div&gt;Aaron Chabak is an expert who generally writes on a huge assortment of furniture items available for homes and offices. The author through his articles also helps the people select the furniture for different places like dining rooms, bed rooms, drawing rooms. for more information &lt;a href=&quot;http://furniturefromhome.com/category/dinette-furniture-sets/&quot; target=&quot;_new&quot;&gt;Dinette Sets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1602020955476146962/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/dinette-sets-to-decorate-your-kitchen.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/1602020955476146962'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/1602020955476146962'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/dinette-sets-to-decorate-your-kitchen.html' title='Dinette Sets to Decorate Your Kitchen'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-5021719782577528094</id><published>2011-01-15T09:55:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-01T04:51:44.516-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Furniture"/><title type='text'>Purchasing Rustic Coffee Tables Online</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; trbidi=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
113. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div id="body">Looking to curl up in front of a roaring fire and enjoy the winter? If so, why not make the experience more authentic by placing a rustic coffee table in between you and the fire? Doing so can really give your living room that quaint feel that seems to have been lost in many homes over the years. Now when you begin your search for rustic coffee tables and other rustic home furnishings, you'd be wise to do your shopping online. Here's why:<br />
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115. • You can shop from the comfort of your own home - Finding rustic coffee tables locally can prove difficult. Odds are you aren't going to find what you're looking for in a standard furniture store. As a result, you may find yourself looking into rustic furniture specialty shops. Then you'll have to drive around and try to find exactly what you're looking for. If you're lucky, you'll find something close by. But more than likely you'll end up spending plenty of time in your car, which can get frustrating.<br />
116. But when you shop for rustic home furnishings online, there's no need to drive around from shop to shop trying to find the perfect piece. You can search through rustic coffee tables online without leaving your living room. Talk about convenience!<br />
117. • You gain access to a nearly infinite inventory - When you shop in stores locally there are a few things that end up happening. First of all, you often end up with the same furniture that everyone else has. That's because big furniture stores usually sell things that are mass produced. But when you shop for rustic coffee tables online, you'll find unique products. Even handmade!<br />
118. Shopping in person will also severely limit your selection. But when you look online, you have access to a seemingly endless inventory. That means you don't have to settle for rustic furniture that you don't really like. You can keep searching online until you find that perfect piece you always dreamed of.<br />
119. • You don't necessarily have to pay for shipping - One thing that keeps people from shopping online for large items such as rustic coffee tables is the fear of paying exorbitant shipping prices. Don't let this worry stop you. The fact is, when you find the right rustic home furnishings supplier, they'll offer free shipping on large purposes. Of course, not all online stores do this. So you need to search carefully to find the right vendor.<br />
120. • No need to deal with pesky sales people - Have you ever visited a furniture store and felt like the sales people were vultures waiting to swoop down and eat you alive? It happens. And it's not their fault-they work off commission so their livelihood is at stake. However, when you shop for rustic coffee tables online, you deal with zero people. It's just you and your computer. You only speak to a real person if you choose to call the customer service line.<br />
121. It&#39;s hard to argue against the fact that shopping for rustic coffee tables online is a smart decision. So do yourself a favor and find a reputable supplier now!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5021719782577528094/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/purchasing-rustic-coffee-tables-online.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5021719782577528094'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5021719782577528094'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/purchasing-rustic-coffee-tables-online.html' title='Purchasing Rustic Coffee Tables Online'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-2573216775733326448</id><published>2010-12-22T10:17:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-22T10:17:00.801-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Make a Ginger Bread House</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUu4P8jY_VIa6eCen_BrnrBqMzx2ouxYMOKHnxcjdTtJppNUqr-8PcCkRWncO-gGO86josBDnvMpxdhdWBK8ME09-OTAGYrky3g3bN042zoPsXwIKOx1AUqOZWkzd_GcDsFY5ZKg4Yv0Q/s1600/Ginger+Bread+House.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; n4=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUu4P8jY_VIa6eCen_BrnrBqMzx2ouxYMOKHnxcjdTtJppNUqr-8PcCkRWncO-gGO86josBDnvMpxdhdWBK8ME09-OTAGYrky3g3bN042zoPsXwIKOx1AUqOZWkzd_GcDsFY5ZKg4Yv0Q/s1600/Ginger+Bread+House.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;Nothing lights up a child&#39;s eyes like the sight of a gingerbread house at Christmas. They love to help make them, too. Making gingerbread houses are fun and messy, but they are one of the best decorations in the house. You can put one together quickly, or you can take you&#39;re time and have a gingerbread castle masterpiece. Get a bunch of different candies, and make this edible, delightful project this holiday season.&lt;br /&gt;
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123. 1. Make a pattern for your house with cardboard. You can make the house look any way you want, but a standard house has two walls with peaks, two flat side walls and two roof pieces. Your chimney will be one piece shorter than the other, and the two side pieces will be angled. You will only need one pattern piece per different wall or chimney.<br />
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125. 2. Roll out your dough on a piece of wax paper covered with a dusting of flour. Dust the top with flour, and roll out to 1/4 inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut out all the pieces you need to make your house. You can cut out for a door and window or use decoration to form them later. Place them on a cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees. Take your smaller pieces out in about 6 or 7 minutes and the larger ones at 10 to 11 minutes. When the edges start to darken, they are done. Place your pieces on a wire rack, and let them cool. The pieces need to be completely cooled off and hard, you may want to wait until the following day to put them together.<br />
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127. 3. Cover a tray with foil and start to build your house. Put icing on the tray where you are going to put your house. It doesn't have to be just at the bottom of the pieces--put it all over so the pieces will stick in it. Fill a pastry bag with white icing. If you don't have a pastry bag, use a plastic sandwich bag and cut the corner off at an angle. Squeeze the icing onto one side of a wall, and stand it up in the icing on the tray. Put the next wall in the icing on the first wall, and work your way around, gluing all the wall together with the icing. Now put the icing on the top of the walls, and put on half of your roof. Put icing on the peak of the roof, and put on the other half. Go over your joints again with icing, making sure they will stay together. Put your chimney together with icing, and stick on the roof.<br />
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129. 4. Cut rounded-edge crackers in half, put icing on the backs, and place them on the roof for shingles, starting at the bottom of the roof. Press down lightly so you don't cave in the roof. Put more icing at the top where the flat edges join. Use your icing to put on the candies and decorate. A common gingerbread house has gum drops around the edges of the roof and icing around the doors and windows. You can use candy canes to highlight your door or run a bead of small candies around it. Try to get some icing to hang off the corner of the roof to look like ice. Be creative and have fun with it.<br />
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131. 5. Crush Oreo cookies until they are really small pieces. Mix the crushed cookies in with the chocolate icing, and place around the outside of the house. Use the white icing to make snow drifts against one side of the house. Put some Christmas tree lolly pops in the yard by cutting their sticks down and sticking them in the yard mixture. Create a gum drop walkway up to your house. When you are finished with all the decoration, let the house sit and dry. Don&#39;t leave it in your kitchen, because the heat and humidity from cooking will make it take longer to dry.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2573216775733326448/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/make-ginger-bread-house.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/2573216775733326448'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/2573216775733326448'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/make-ginger-bread-house.html' title='Make a Ginger Bread House'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUu4P8jY_VIa6eCen_BrnrBqMzx2ouxYMOKHnxcjdTtJppNUqr-8PcCkRWncO-gGO86josBDnvMpxdhdWBK8ME09-OTAGYrky3g3bN042zoPsXwIKOx1AUqOZWkzd_GcDsFY5ZKg4Yv0Q/s72-c/Ginger+Bread+House.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-5449829110777231901</id><published>2010-12-21T01:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-22T03:35:08.186-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Bathroom"/><title type='text'>Keep Freezing Faucets Running</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_5rVfHjNwcna9xCzoe9aMM2PqMzRa9sG-MHh7gVnAFt2TAuH-S-lJRUpnfl1aC44TFEaQ-frhxJieOSWM6itFjwriwtxEAAkCBIs9sOCC-m16IPknXeHIoh3Zu3C0QTOMwJb_k5zsEk/s1600/Freezing+Faucets+Running.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; n4=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_5rVfHjNwcna9xCzoe9aMM2PqMzRa9sG-MHh7gVnAFt2TAuH-S-lJRUpnfl1aC44TFEaQ-frhxJieOSWM6itFjwriwtxEAAkCBIs9sOCC-m16IPknXeHIoh3Zu3C0QTOMwJb_k5zsEk/s320/Freezing+Faucets+Running.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;The process of freezing water is very fast, so if you don&#39;t catch it quickly, there is a high possibility of having your pipes freeze. The attic is the most vulnerable location for pipes to freeze and crack, so make sure to have a generous amount of insulation for protection. Make yourself aware of oncoming weather conditions, so you will know when your pipes might freeze. Your first line of defense is to leave a gentle stream of water flowing overnight, keeping pipes &lt;br /&gt;
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134. 1. Touch the surface of the pipeline from the faucet down. Determine which area of the pipe is most frigid, and if there are any water leaks in the pipe. This is where you will install the tape and insulation.<br />
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136. 2. Take the heat tape and begin to coil it around the pipe. Create a single layer of tape, all the way down the pipe. Be careful not to overlap it on itself. Most home fires are caused by poor installation of heat tape.<br />
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138. 3. Apply strips of electrical tape on top of the heat tape to secure it in place. Space the electrical tape at even intervals on top of the heat tape. Do not leave any bunches of tape or extra layers. Slide the insulation sleeve onto the pipe, over the heat tape to conceal it from display.<br />
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140. 4. Cover the insulation sleeve with waterproof wrap, if not already purchased that way, and plug the cord of the heat tape into your wall socket. Make sure to have it plugged in prior to the days of the coldest weather. Be sure not to plug heat tape into an extension cord that&#39;s plugged into a wall; it must be plugged in directly to avoid a risk of fire.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5449829110777231901/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/keep-freezing-faucets-running.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5449829110777231901'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5449829110777231901'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/keep-freezing-faucets-running.html' title='Keep Freezing Faucets Running'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_5rVfHjNwcna9xCzoe9aMM2PqMzRa9sG-MHh7gVnAFt2TAuH-S-lJRUpnfl1aC44TFEaQ-frhxJieOSWM6itFjwriwtxEAAkCBIs9sOCC-m16IPknXeHIoh3Zu3C0QTOMwJb_k5zsEk/s72-c/Freezing+Faucets+Running.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-7161182933715552606</id><published>2010-12-20T01:11:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-20T01:11:00.332-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Wrap Gifts Creatively</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWwiF5Wi8iQsxrhvTL5f_-5gTm59dCm3_inIOa6ciWNSrAdNjYiu2hGVxdmocVUUoO5dMkuTvifNiFoCZQjuUPnwzY0clqlTBwUC3MURMHUdfeabyLpDbB0QwxyX0aS0I41xFDXGLTBE/s1600/Wrap+Gifts+Creatively.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; n4=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWwiF5Wi8iQsxrhvTL5f_-5gTm59dCm3_inIOa6ciWNSrAdNjYiu2hGVxdmocVUUoO5dMkuTvifNiFoCZQjuUPnwzY0clqlTBwUC3MURMHUdfeabyLpDbB0QwxyX0aS0I41xFDXGLTBE/s1600/Wrap+Gifts+Creatively.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;Though the gift is the important part of any occasion, don&#39;t be tempted just to throw it in a bag with a name on it. Try to be creative and give them a package that will make them smile before they even know what is inside.&lt;br /&gt;
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142. 1. Use baubles and gadgets. For baby gifts, little pacifiers and baby spoons are adorable tied on with ribbon. For adults, you can tie earrings, tie clips, or funny little gadgets to the gift. At Christmas, you can tie ornaments and holly to the gift for a festive look.<br />
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144. 2. Try a different box. Use a photo box or hat box as a gift container. These will give you room to play around with stuffing and ribbons to surround your gift.<br />
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146. 3. Use something new to wrap the gift. Try cloth, brown paper, newspaper, or pictures printed on plain paper. Beginning with a fun back ground, you can spruce the package up with ribbon or glitter.<br />
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148. 4. Create with your kids. A child's birthday party can be just as fun for the ones giving presents, as the one receiving them. Play around with different papers, glitters, glues and rhinestones. Your child will be proud to give a gift that they helped wrap and decorate.<br />
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150. 5. Try money. For college and high school kids, the best bet may be money. Even if you are giving them socks and underwear, out of necessity, if you tie a twenty dollar bill to the outside of the package, they will be more than happy to accept the gift.<br />
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152. 6. Wrap gifts together. If you can wrap different boxes separately, and then stack them and tie them with ribbon in a nice tiered shape, it is perfect for a wedding or holiday gift.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7161182933715552606/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/wrap-gifts-creatively.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/7161182933715552606'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/7161182933715552606'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/wrap-gifts-creatively.html' title='Wrap Gifts Creatively'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWwiF5Wi8iQsxrhvTL5f_-5gTm59dCm3_inIOa6ciWNSrAdNjYiu2hGVxdmocVUUoO5dMkuTvifNiFoCZQjuUPnwzY0clqlTBwUC3MURMHUdfeabyLpDbB0QwxyX0aS0I41xFDXGLTBE/s72-c/Wrap+Gifts+Creatively.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-3786000893298516873</id><published>2010-12-17T01:24:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-17T01:24:00.284-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Holiday Window Display Ideas</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJKq587FQA36IP-op2P3sPqPt4K4IltenJTHVKVG8O73UI7Fw4-vfc_pzMxfgEulIVcYAnq1qmhwW6VcFzv5yiWS3f6uCPRV08tV8oqGu4ByVfNVtFYi52n27YoOWTXnvhQx9AfCMKpc/s1600/Holiday+Window+Display+Ideas.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;240&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJKq587FQA36IP-op2P3sPqPt4K4IltenJTHVKVG8O73UI7Fw4-vfc_pzMxfgEulIVcYAnq1qmhwW6VcFzv5yiWS3f6uCPRV08tV8oqGu4ByVfNVtFYi52n27YoOWTXnvhQx9AfCMKpc/s320/Holiday+Window+Display+Ideas.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
153. For most store owners, attractive window displays that capture customers attention are essential for holiday sales success. A creative window draws the eye and urges customers to step inside the shop. Not only shops but homes and offices also dress up the front windows for added flair during the holiday season. Use your creativity and step out of the box to come up with a successful window display that makes your window stand out.<br />
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155. <b>Religious Display</b><br />
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157. Select a religious theme for the window display in accordance to the items you sell and your customer base. Depict the religious scene that celebrates the birth of Christ. Use props positioned appropriately so that the scene tells the story on its own. If your customers include Jews or African-Americans, include a note of their religious holidays that fall near Christmas. Include a dreidel to impress Jews, or string black, green and red lights or crepe paper near the sides of the windows to celebrate the African American holiday of Kwanzaa.<br />
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159. <b>Traditional Display</b><br />
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161. Celebrate your holiday window in a traditional scene that depicts Santa Claus, his sleigh, reindeer, elves making toys and the spirit of gift giving. Add a comical note to the display with a scene of Santa or a reindeer fanning himself on a beach chair if you live in Miami to capture attention. Alternatively, consider a scene with dangling snowflakes from the ceiling and eager children watching the first snowfall if it snows in your area. The idea is to use your imagination and make passersby think.<br />
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163. <b>Modern Display</b><br />
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165. Create a generic snow scene that is not limited to Christmas but extends from November to January, such as a winter wonderland. Use lots of props such as mannequins, snow, sledges, gifts, a Christmas tree and a snowman to depict the scene you have in mind. A generic display is a great option for store or homeowners who don't want to change the entire display once the season is over. Simple touches such as replacing the Christmas colored scarf from the snowman with a less holiday-oriented one and removing gifts from the sled prolong the display well into the beginning of the following year.<br />
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167. <b>Decorative Accents</b><br />
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169. Whatever your theme, incorporate items in your window display that symbolize the holiday season such as lengths of twinkling lights suspended from the ceiling; tufts of snow or snowflakes suspended with fishing line; potted poinsettia plants, wreaths or garlands; candelabras with tall green, red or white candles; paper reindeer; candy canes; Christmas trees and other decorative accents. These items liven up the display, fill up empty space, add color wherever needed and enhance interest at varying eye levels.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3786000893298516873/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-window-display-ideas.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/3786000893298516873'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/3786000893298516873'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-window-display-ideas.html' title='Holiday Window Display Ideas'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJKq587FQA36IP-op2P3sPqPt4K4IltenJTHVKVG8O73UI7Fw4-vfc_pzMxfgEulIVcYAnq1qmhwW6VcFzv5yiWS3f6uCPRV08tV8oqGu4ByVfNVtFYi52n27YoOWTXnvhQx9AfCMKpc/s72-c/Holiday+Window+Display+Ideas.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-5984530581364217222</id><published>2010-12-16T01:21:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-16T01:21:00.155-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Tips to Have a Dollar Christmas Party</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrmEUhiuEWdcjnztgC9BA-vfPxstvDocmwJzfU40AyrvUzS_Y4MSpr6wOLc10KBdSnozuHIhb8ma4lkUC88rX87nVgocZaMIYvndMPzl-1G5htH96fQSdSC6eMn6xRcR904C8sfJoC2M/s1600/Dollar+Christmas+Party.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrmEUhiuEWdcjnztgC9BA-vfPxstvDocmwJzfU40AyrvUzS_Y4MSpr6wOLc10KBdSnozuHIhb8ma4lkUC88rX87nVgocZaMIYvndMPzl-1G5htH96fQSdSC6eMn6xRcR904C8sfJoC2M/s1600/Dollar+Christmas+Party.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
170. Growing up my mother's family always had a Dollar Christmas Celebration with her family. Everyone received $1.00 gifts. This was BEFORE $1.00 stores! We had to be creative! We would plan all year to get ideas. We would give all the men things like De-icers, tools, etc. Women would get ornaments, craft projects. Everyone would be remembered, and no one spent very much!<br />
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173. 1. Start early. Inform relatives or invitees that only $1.00 gifts will be allowed. Communication is the key! Promoting this party with enthusiasm will pay off in an exciting party. The fun is getting excited over all the fun and creative gifts that can be found!<br />
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175. 2. Start scouring Dollar stores for the best deals. Some Discount Stores have things marked down to $1.00. Target has their Dollar bins. Check Dollar Tree, Dollar General etc.<br />
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177. 3. If one starts early enough, there are hundreds of crafts or food items a family can make together.<br />
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179. 4. Decide on one gift for all men, one gift for women and one gift for children.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5984530581364217222/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-have-dollar-christmas-party.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5984530581364217222'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5984530581364217222'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-have-dollar-christmas-party.html' title='Tips to Have a Dollar Christmas Party'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrmEUhiuEWdcjnztgC9BA-vfPxstvDocmwJzfU40AyrvUzS_Y4MSpr6wOLc10KBdSnozuHIhb8ma4lkUC88rX87nVgocZaMIYvndMPzl-1G5htH96fQSdSC6eMn6xRcR904C8sfJoC2M/s72-c/Dollar+Christmas+Party.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-3879602816142734142</id><published>2010-12-15T01:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-15T01:18:00.188-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Christmas Card Crafts for Kids</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyc4vRcbWwoQhN0CgRe_t6m94dL2aeorxk6OE7-rRstSs3FugsLwdnT_45Hvf2dEwSX2a30oIxDyZwcapnUaTKtPSvwTvIhJu4pWr_ZqLxVEvDbbHJfuJzZPmioMmoLu1L8FyadKE2bdY/s1600/Christmas+Card+Crafts+for+Kids.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyc4vRcbWwoQhN0CgRe_t6m94dL2aeorxk6OE7-rRstSs3FugsLwdnT_45Hvf2dEwSX2a30oIxDyZwcapnUaTKtPSvwTvIhJu4pWr_ZqLxVEvDbbHJfuJzZPmioMmoLu1L8FyadKE2bdY/s320/Christmas+Card+Crafts+for+Kids.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
180. There are many great ideas you can explore in order to help kids create their own Christmas cards, drawing from a variety of different types of craft materials. Developing personalized Christmas cards for classmates, family or a teacher can be a wonderful craft project for children to delve into on a snowy day in preparation for the Christmas holiday. You will need to buy the materials you'll need from a craft store or a retail chain that carries these types of supplies such as Walmart.<br />
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182. <b>Use Paint</b><br />
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184. Consider making use of a graphics program like Paint, which normally comes with Microsoft Windows, to create a design for your card. By using a program like Paint to create a card, it can have the added benefit of getting children interested in using the computer. This program is truly user friendly, and kids can use it to create Christmas design by utilizing the tools in the toolbar. Once the child creates a design, you can print out the image on card stock. Now, the child can add various materials to the card, like glitter or cotton balls for snow or Santa's beard. She can then sign a personalized message to complete her Christmas card.<br />
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186. <b>Giant Christmas Card</b><br />
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188. Creating a giant Christmas card that various children in a family (or a classroom) work on can make for a wonderful Christmas card project, especially as a surprise for a teacher or even a mother or grandmother. If you choose to pursue this type of design, it can help to section off areas for each child to work on before you begin. Or, you may want to assign certain elements of the design to each child; for example, one child might be responsible for designing the border on the card. Another can create the snow, reindeer, etc. This can help to prevent disagreements from popping up.<br />
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190. <b>Homemade Cards</b><br />
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192. Another approach that kids can take to create Christmas cards is to use construction paper and various craft materials to make a homemade, handcrafted card that the recipient will cherish. Children love working with their hands, and they particularly enjoy creating crafts with a parent or with other kids. You can purchase an array of different types of craft materials either from a craft store or a retailer that sells these products. It is usually a good idea to buy various types of items from cotton balls, glitter and glue to crayons, markers and paint. Remember to select materials that are non-toxic and that are easy to clean up after you complete your Christmas card creation project.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3879602816142734142/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-card-crafts-for-kids.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/3879602816142734142'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/3879602816142734142'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-card-crafts-for-kids.html' title='Christmas Card Crafts for Kids'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyc4vRcbWwoQhN0CgRe_t6m94dL2aeorxk6OE7-rRstSs3FugsLwdnT_45Hvf2dEwSX2a30oIxDyZwcapnUaTKtPSvwTvIhJu4pWr_ZqLxVEvDbbHJfuJzZPmioMmoLu1L8FyadKE2bdY/s72-c/Christmas+Card+Crafts+for+Kids.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-5047432441198735206</id><published>2010-12-10T01:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-10T01:00:06.333-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Baby | Kids"/><title type='text'>Amazing Baby Rocker That Transforms Into A Lounging Chair</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiktomcglZVOCUmTFg6Co_ABTcn-itAkWk6Veyrsijiqli0ImYnWLJMKdVf9AinWRfms1NaDfZ9c2s-9TygzK4DA0A-QPyvBURSGNjH-ssXVZhPXJDPLfVX4AO8CnNYwGLZruWMqVUCNg/s1600/baby+furniture.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;348&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiktomcglZVOCUmTFg6Co_ABTcn-itAkWk6Veyrsijiqli0ImYnWLJMKdVf9AinWRfms1NaDfZ9c2s-9TygzK4DA0A-QPyvBURSGNjH-ssXVZhPXJDPLfVX4AO8CnNYwGLZruWMqVUCNg/s640/baby+furniture.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOCo0NP_AL3HzD4KCO0coMNow1PH-7FB5s4wbop0YAarb3JHpCS5na_F8U6f-HXtG4F7wKsK0oSdeRIrEXn_d_IauAb-A5RkhiHaTHBTwyVrd46rT1_onpqOKprLXJ9a70Bwk7yP-02A/s1600/baby-rocker.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;282&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOCo0NP_AL3HzD4KCO0coMNow1PH-7FB5s4wbop0YAarb3JHpCS5na_F8U6f-HXtG4F7wKsK0oSdeRIrEXn_d_IauAb-A5RkhiHaTHBTwyVrd46rT1_onpqOKprLXJ9a70Bwk7yP-02A/s640/baby-rocker.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
193. &lt;div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;New baby rocker by Italian brand Bombol is made to impress. It features a patented dynamic backrest that adjusts as the baby shifts her weight. That allows the baby to change her position regularly to remain comfortable. The backrest can also be adjusted. There are three positions of it: for sleeping, for resting and for sitting. All these adjustments can be done without disturbing a sleeping baby. The rocker can be also transformed into a lounging chair for toddlers because safety harness is removable. The Bamboo baby rocker is available in three modern colors and is a perfect addition to a minimalist living space.&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5047432441198735206/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/amazing-baby-rocker-that-transforms.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5047432441198735206'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5047432441198735206'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/amazing-baby-rocker-that-transforms.html' title='Amazing Baby Rocker That Transforms Into A Lounging Chair'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiktomcglZVOCUmTFg6Co_ABTcn-itAkWk6Veyrsijiqli0ImYnWLJMKdVf9AinWRfms1NaDfZ9c2s-9TygzK4DA0A-QPyvBURSGNjH-ssXVZhPXJDPLfVX4AO8CnNYwGLZruWMqVUCNg/s72-c/baby+furniture.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-5308502837843820443</id><published>2010-12-09T01:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-09T01:00:05.270-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Family | Living"/><title type='text'>Recycled Bookshelf With Built-In Mirror</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKa4gJKbGBF1Eu2x0DHBzjCOOUH3eTGgbrX_HuzvWbZr_SaMIyhRrlqXOvQjOUSn2V5_t0WNHMZ1MCtnvpBN1OWL290aim4QVn6xozs-L5a0CnGHbREA_adM8Rju1XU-GWXWO0tQFhN4/s1600/bookshelfs.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;402&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKa4gJKbGBF1Eu2x0DHBzjCOOUH3eTGgbrX_HuzvWbZr_SaMIyhRrlqXOvQjOUSn2V5_t0WNHMZ1MCtnvpBN1OWL290aim4QVn6xozs-L5a0CnGHbREA_adM8Rju1XU-GWXWO0tQFhN4/s640/bookshelfs.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
194. &lt;div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;Furniture Blogs&lt;/a&gt; - Salvadrawer by Ubico Studio is one of those pieces of recycled furniture that is creative, practical and good looking. It a bookshelves system made of reclaimed oak, Douglass fir, plywood, and brass. The design is aimed to prick up the mundane book shelves. The system comes with a 31×42 cm mirror and a terracotta pot plant that make showcasing books in the living space more pleasant to an eye. The cool thing is that most of materials for the shelf come from dumpsters, construction sites and the streets of Tel Aviv.&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5308502837843820443/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/recycled-bookshelf-with-built-in-mirror.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5308502837843820443'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5308502837843820443'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/recycled-bookshelf-with-built-in-mirror.html' title='Recycled Bookshelf With Built-In Mirror'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKa4gJKbGBF1Eu2x0DHBzjCOOUH3eTGgbrX_HuzvWbZr_SaMIyhRrlqXOvQjOUSn2V5_t0WNHMZ1MCtnvpBN1OWL290aim4QVn6xozs-L5a0CnGHbREA_adM8Rju1XU-GWXWO0tQFhN4/s72-c/bookshelfs.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-5320161497814884017</id><published>2010-12-08T10:22:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-08T10:22:39.768-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Tips to Keep a Christmas Tree Fresh</title><content type='html'>&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMa3EHC6QJT-T5vLjmpovBuOoNCQ0E1VPLQNknuqV9d53iUNf4o9Qgq0t4iE5XQB-3FZToYZB0n0Ot4dDB_Z2PGbiFJWMbZ9ENN63J8A1fadxcutvt3FFUkNElcsTiXlwIZNm0zstde2I/s1600/christmas+tree+1.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMa3EHC6QJT-T5vLjmpovBuOoNCQ0E1VPLQNknuqV9d53iUNf4o9Qgq0t4iE5XQB-3FZToYZB0n0Ot4dDB_Z2PGbiFJWMbZ9ENN63J8A1fadxcutvt3FFUkNElcsTiXlwIZNm0zstde2I/s320/christmas+tree+1.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Your tree will look healthy and happy until New Year&#39;s if you follow the steps below.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
195. 1. Select the freshest tree possible. Ideally, buy one that is cut the day you bring it home.<br />
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197. 2. Cut 1 inch off the base, place the tree in a bucket of water, and stand it in a cool, shady place if you don't plan to set it up right away.<br />
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199. 3. Cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch off the base of the trunk when you bring it inside to set up.<br />
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201. 4. Place in a tree stand that holds at least 1 gallon of water. Add plain water.<br />
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203. 5. Water the tree every day.<br />
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205. 6. Avoid allowing the water level to drop below the cut end of the trunk. If it does, a seal will form and prevent any more water from being absorbed by the tree. You'll need to make another cut in the trunk if this occurs.<br />
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207. 7. Keep the tree away from the fireplace, vents and other sources of heat.<br />
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209. 8. Spray tree with an antitranspirant, which is a clear film that slows water loss from the needles. Spray it on before trimming the tree.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5320161497814884017/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-keep-christmas-tree-fresh.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5320161497814884017'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/5320161497814884017'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-keep-christmas-tree-fresh.html' title='Tips to Keep a Christmas Tree Fresh'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMa3EHC6QJT-T5vLjmpovBuOoNCQ0E1VPLQNknuqV9d53iUNf4o9Qgq0t4iE5XQB-3FZToYZB0n0Ot4dDB_Z2PGbiFJWMbZ9ENN63J8A1fadxcutvt3FFUkNElcsTiXlwIZNm0zstde2I/s72-c/christmas+tree+1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-335145411562079888</id><published>2010-12-07T01:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-07T01:06:00.595-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Outdoor"/><title type='text'>Tips to Build a Clean Burning Fire With Little Smoke</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_TLU-D22CLpQf-f-e6TyRsSFpx-xGWb3W2MzGqS0vWBTkGK0k50ItaANrH-hGkqRXUcNqaqyqDocQZKEqwEOaqgQvEZej0Tr4SJwVMP3PfuobcFh8w519RU03rgmgrfT6QEtCRyWMH0/s1600/Burning+Fire+With+Little+Smoke.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;177&quot; ox=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_TLU-D22CLpQf-f-e6TyRsSFpx-xGWb3W2MzGqS0vWBTkGK0k50ItaANrH-hGkqRXUcNqaqyqDocQZKEqwEOaqgQvEZej0Tr4SJwVMP3PfuobcFh8w519RU03rgmgrfT6QEtCRyWMH0/s320/Burning+Fire+With+Little+Smoke.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
210. </div>On a chilly winter night, nothing warms a home more quickly than a crackling wood fire. Building a brightly burning fire takes a little practice, but once you've mastered the technique you'll start efficient fires in only a few minutes.<br />
211. <br />
212. 1. Place two split logs in your fireplace with 4 to 6 inches between them. Choose logs that are about 3 to 4 inches thick.<br />
213. <br />
214. 2. Twist a length of black and white newspaper and place it between the two logs.<br />
215. <br />
216. 3. Place 1 inch of kindling on top of the newspaper and logs. Light the newspaper with a match and allow it to burn for several minutes.<br />
217. <br />
218. 4. Lay 3 or 4 small logs (3 to 4 inches thick) perpendicularly on top of the two logs in the fireplace once the kindling has almost burned out.<br />
219. <br />
220. 5. Add larger logs once the fire is burning brightly. Always add 2 or more logs at a time for most efficient burning.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/335145411562079888/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-build-clean-burning-fire-with.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/335145411562079888'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/335145411562079888'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-build-clean-burning-fire-with.html' title='Tips to Build a Clean Burning Fire With Little Smoke'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_TLU-D22CLpQf-f-e6TyRsSFpx-xGWb3W2MzGqS0vWBTkGK0k50ItaANrH-hGkqRXUcNqaqyqDocQZKEqwEOaqgQvEZej0Tr4SJwVMP3PfuobcFh8w519RU03rgmgrfT6QEtCRyWMH0/s72-c/Burning+Fire+With+Little+Smoke.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-6931410810056916496</id><published>2010-12-06T01:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-06T01:00:07.295-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Find Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4PjL5qhqXggZRgeoLKm6MQhnIZd5MmYEIPbdElg4CbFyHX9p1fS11tf9BqIFNZeKfTjkOhjZXHPmq2EO-MjaJwwn-IHHh_cvoExLR_Zf9P5Ohr4S4cS3b6RQkhE3ITQja35fZhY9vTQ/s1600/christmas+gift.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;213&quot; ox=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4PjL5qhqXggZRgeoLKm6MQhnIZd5MmYEIPbdElg4CbFyHX9p1fS11tf9BqIFNZeKfTjkOhjZXHPmq2EO-MjaJwwn-IHHh_cvoExLR_Zf9P5Ohr4S4cS3b6RQkhE3ITQja35fZhY9vTQ/s320/christmas+gift.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
221. </div>When you're trying to plan a frugal Christmas, finding cheap Christmas gift ideas is very important. Luckily, with a little advance planning, it's possible to have a great Christmas without going into debt.<br />
222. <br />
223. 1. Give handmade gifts. Knitted hats, crocheted blankets, beaded bracelets, personalized scrapbooks, or handmade candles make very special Christmas gifts. If you enjoy spending time in the kitchen, a plate of cookies and a collection of your favorite recipes is a good idea to consider as well.<br />
224. <br />
225. 2. Offer up a service, such as free housecleaning, lawn mowing, or car washing. This is an especially good idea for senior citizens, who really don't need anymore knick knacks to dust. Just keep in mind that you need to follow through with your promise to make this a good gift.<br />
226. <br />
227. 3. Encourage creativity by giving children crayons, markers, stickers, coloring books, and sketch pads purchased from your local dollar store. These items can also be purchased very cheaply during the "back to school" sales in July and August if you remember to plan ahead.<br />
228. <br />
229. 4. Consider giving a "secondhand rose." Although it's commonly believed that all Christmas gifts must be purchased brand new, gently used items can be excellent presents. For example, used bookstores are a great source of Christmas presents for avid readers. Stores that sell used DVDs and video games can also be good resources for the teens on your holiday shopping list.<br />
230. <br />
231. 5. Buy "joint" gifts. For example, instead of buying separate presents for your brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew, you could buy a family board game for all of them to enjoy together.<br />
232. <br />
233. 6. Look for experiences to share. If you normally exchange gifts with all of your friends, see if they would be willing to go to a play together or check out a new restaurant in lieu of the gift exchange. In addition to saving money, you&#39;ll have fewer people to shop for and fun memories to share!</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6931410810056916496/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/find-cheap-christmas-gift-ideas.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/6931410810056916496'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/6931410810056916496'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/find-cheap-christmas-gift-ideas.html' title='Find Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4PjL5qhqXggZRgeoLKm6MQhnIZd5MmYEIPbdElg4CbFyHX9p1fS11tf9BqIFNZeKfTjkOhjZXHPmq2EO-MjaJwwn-IHHh_cvoExLR_Zf9P5Ohr4S4cS3b6RQkhE3ITQja35fZhY9vTQ/s72-c/christmas+gift.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-8349657132416639734</id><published>2010-12-04T01:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-04T01:46:00.193-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Christmas"/><title type='text'>Celebrate Christmas Without Gifts</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVLRIVO5BxthXyWxD3gBWw_bfnOjudmX1hcQUQZR6EhUa-ugbSYdiXoAC86U4X9Mb0y0PyjXSGtmcT04gzHGD-oVLBdk7QSJE36I15q9q3y223kPlN7ZGU8STXrYHwEHVKf0mLNZQR1s/s1600/xmas.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVLRIVO5BxthXyWxD3gBWw_bfnOjudmX1hcQUQZR6EhUa-ugbSYdiXoAC86U4X9Mb0y0PyjXSGtmcT04gzHGD-oVLBdk7QSJE36I15q9q3y223kPlN7ZGU8STXrYHwEHVKf0mLNZQR1s/s1600/xmas.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
234. Not every Christmas celebration involves gift exchanges. In fact, you might find that a giftless Christmas ends up being a more meaningful way to spend time with your family than one where you exchange costly gifts. Particularly in an economic depression, when people are using all their money for basic survival, it may become advisable to celebrate Christmas without gifts, while still celebrating the deeper values of Christmas.<br />
235. <br />
236. 1. Discuss the matter with your family. Decide as a group to have a giftless Christmas in which only affection and food, not material things, is exchanged. Make sure your family understands that a Christmas without gifts doesn't mean they have nothing to look forward to. There will be plenty of other events and projects equally as fun as gifts.<br />
237. <br />
238. 2. Inform your relatives and friends that you are "going giftless" this year. Telling family members that you are not exchanging gifts helps prevent your ending up with a lot of presents that make you feel compelled to reciprocate.<br />
239. <br />
240. 3. Get the whole family involved in planning and preparing the food for your family Christmas. Why not bake some new special cookies and fruitcake and pound cake and other treats this year? Take special requests and do something unusual to give your family something new to look forward to.<br />
241. <br />
242. 4. Put a home-made nativity scene under the Christmas tree, or your kids' artwork, or some other decorations. The point is to avoid making the area under the tree look empty, reminding your kids of what's missing in this family Christmas.<br />
243. <br />
244. 5. Plan activities that can substitute for opening gifts. Consider the spirit of Christmas and the Christmas story of the baby Jesus for your inspiration as you plan your celebration. The idea is to get the whole family mobilized and looking forward to an activity they love on Christmas as much as they would have looked forward to gifts.<br />
245. <br />
246. 6. Plan a Christmas game that everyone can get involved in, and give out inexpensive prizes, gag prizes or food prizes (see the Resources below for ideas). Prizes are a great substitute for presents.<br />
247. <br />
248. 7. Throw a white elephant gift exchange. A white elephant gift exchange is not the same as giving gifts! A tradition at Christmas work parties, a white elephant exchange can also be a hilarious game at home. And it can fill up the empty area under your Christmas tree. See in Resources: How to Do a White Elephant Gift Exchange.<br />
249. <br />
250. 8. Plan a photo auction. Have all your relatives and friends bring in extra photos on Christmas Eve that everyone can "bid" on using Christmas objects and food such as gingerbread cookies, candy, Christmas streamers, ornaments, etc. At the end, let everyone exchange photos as they like so everybody ends up with some photos. This is a great way to celebrate your family memories and creates both memories to take home and a memorable and hilarious event.<br />
251. <br />
252. 9. Plan a family Christmas concert or a play for the family to put on, Brady Bunch or Partridge Family style! Celebrate with a family concert and show off everyone's talents. A Christmas without gifts does not have to be a Christmas without entertainment!<br />
253. <br />
254. 10. Work together on a creative project like a piece of art or a craft that the whole family can contribute to. Relate it to Christmas in some way.<br />
255. <br />
256. 11. Celebrate Christmas Eve without gifts with your family on December 24.<br />
257. <br />
258. 12. Take digital photos of the Christmas celebration with a digital camera. Download the pictures and place them in an online album that all your relatives and friends can view.<br />
259. <br />
260. 13. Celebrate Christmas Day by playing games and creating beautiful memories with your family. Remind yourself of what Christmas is all about and remember what is most important to you. You&#39;ll find it surprisingly meaningful when you celebrate Christmas without gifts.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8349657132416639734/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/celebrate-christmas-without-gifts.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/8349657132416639734'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/8349657132416639734'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/celebrate-christmas-without-gifts.html' title='Celebrate Christmas Without Gifts'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVLRIVO5BxthXyWxD3gBWw_bfnOjudmX1hcQUQZR6EhUa-ugbSYdiXoAC86U4X9Mb0y0PyjXSGtmcT04gzHGD-oVLBdk7QSJE36I15q9q3y223kPlN7ZGU8STXrYHwEHVKf0mLNZQR1s/s72-c/xmas.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-1265559148936965068</id><published>2010-12-03T03:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-03T03:46:03.995-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips to Have a Debt Free Holiday</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCJFlR2Daf6D2OfcaikdzgUVBX85rEiFzo8FGtRw_VUPqe7wwlmlDKErG1GP_qPioDWezjvROFMGKQJ5YjelCO7U3x7fEv0191yoJCcytFajvudvwh4Vuk0dDR6XqVa5sD4gABbpqzM8/s1600/Debt-Free-Holiday.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCJFlR2Daf6D2OfcaikdzgUVBX85rEiFzo8FGtRw_VUPqe7wwlmlDKErG1GP_qPioDWezjvROFMGKQJ5YjelCO7U3x7fEv0191yoJCcytFajvudvwh4Vuk0dDR6XqVa5sD4gABbpqzM8/s1600/Debt-Free-Holiday.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
261. Ah, the holidays. Good food, good friends, good times and ... good night! Is that what I really spent during the past month? No way!<br />
262. <br />
263. If this was your reaction last year, you're not alone. The American Research Group indicates that American shoppers are planning to spend less this year than during the previous two holiday seasons. Here's how you can join the trend and keep your holiday spending under control.<br />
264. <br />
265. 1. Keep your eating habits under control. Holiday food can be a real budget killer, as much of it tends to be very expensive. Focus on eating cheap meals between parties and family dinners. Skip a meal once in a while if possible. Both your wallet and your waistline will thank you. And check online for coupons and other promotionals for restaurant meals.<br />
266. <br />
267. 2. Make it a practice to keep purchase receipts year-round, rather than just at the holidays. If you use your debit or credit card for your purchases, make sure that your account provider sends you a year-end statement categorizing your purchases. This will give you a much clearer idea of what you're spending your money on both during the holidays and throughout the year.<br />
268. <br />
269. 3. If you're sick of trolling malls and department stores and of perusing coupon booklets, lock yourself away for a few days and get away from it all to recharge. Go over all of your receipts and purchases, and see what shape your budget is in. If you're overbudget, then consider cutting out a dinner or perhaps a present or two.<br />
270. <br />
271. 4. Limit the gift purchase secrets to the holidays. Of course, you don't want your spouse to know what you spent on him, but maintaining this habit the rest of the year can be a surefire recipe for trouble. Talk about your expenditures with your spouse to make sure that you're both on the same page about your budget.<br />
272. <br />
273. 5. Post your credit card debt somewhere where you will have to see it every day. Don't let this balance get out of hand, no matter what your needs are over the holidays. Pay off this balance in full at the end of the month if at all possible. Use any points that you have accumulated on your card to make further holiday purchases if you can.<br />
274. <br />
275. 6. Don't disrupt your savings habits to get through the holidays. Maintain your retirement savings plan as usual, and always pay yourself before you spend anything. Dipping into your emergency savings may be better than racking up further credit card debt.<br />
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277. 7. Sit down before the holidays arrive to create a spending plan or even a special budget for the holidays. Make a pre-New Year&#39;s resolution to always compare prices on major purchases, as well as to search for coupons online and in the papers. Consider whether any purchase (especially a large one) is really the best use for your money right now. Buying a new flat-screen TV is always fun, but it may not be wise to do so if your credit cards aren&#39;t paid off.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1265559148936965068/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-have-debt-free-holiday.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/1265559148936965068'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/1265559148936965068'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-have-debt-free-holiday.html' title='Tips to Have a Debt Free Holiday'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCJFlR2Daf6D2OfcaikdzgUVBX85rEiFzo8FGtRw_VUPqe7wwlmlDKErG1GP_qPioDWezjvROFMGKQJ5YjelCO7U3x7fEv0191yoJCcytFajvudvwh4Vuk0dDR6XqVa5sD4gABbpqzM8/s72-c/Debt-Free-Holiday.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-6653762843748826062</id><published>2010-11-30T05:09:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-11-30T05:09:32.974-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Decorate"/><title type='text'>Ideas to Decorate a Christmas Tree</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_C3vZ9PIjgimXMq_kBjc5t55-XfCjU1BgeHZBI-gzkMMdoTHmuvU47Xb7CDKAl2OP60K9KoL4LXnhYOenPH_2pE6MRcSCZA3xwAbiLmDMhqRPLhV92PqFSD2vE5qjEEsDklpWlC_hLU8/s1600/tree.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_C3vZ9PIjgimXMq_kBjc5t55-XfCjU1BgeHZBI-gzkMMdoTHmuvU47Xb7CDKAl2OP60K9KoL4LXnhYOenPH_2pE6MRcSCZA3xwAbiLmDMhqRPLhV92PqFSD2vE5qjEEsDklpWlC_hLU8/s400/tree.jpg&quot; width=&quot;336&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
278. In years past, Christmas tree ornaments were collected or made over the years and displayed on trees during the holiday season. Many times ornaments would be handmade and used every year to be passed down from generation to generation. Today the trend is toward theme trees. A certain theme is developed and appears for a year or two on a tree when another theme will be chosen for several more years. There are thousands of themes from which to pick and all make charming Christmas trees.<br />
279. <br />
280. <b>Color Themes</b><br />
281. The easiest Christmas tree theme to create is a color tree. This is where everything on the tree is one color. Red trees are strung with red lights, ribbons and beads. Red ornaments or fake apples can be used and poinsettia blooms and cardinal birds can be perched on the branches. A blue tree will have blue lights and ornaments with blue garland. White trees have clear lights with pearl garland. Ornaments are white or clear glass, white satin covered or clear acrylic snowflakes.<br />
282. <br />
283. <b>Country Theme</b><br />
284. Create a country tree by using rustic looking decorations. Use a red and white checkered tablecloth for the tree skirt. String popcorn and cranberries for garland. Bundle cinnamon sticks and tie with red bows to hang on branches along with gingerbread people and cookie cutters made into ornaments by poking a hole in the top and inserting a tie on which to hang them.<br />
285. <br />
286. <b>Victorian Theme</b><br />
287. Instead of tinsel garland use fabric eyelet or lace to wrap and dip around the branches of the tree. Lights should be clear in order to show off the old fashion glass ornaments with intricate detail. The Victorian era was a time when ephemera, or post cards and other paper ornamentation, was popular. Purchase reproductions of Victorian post cards and cut the figures out decorating them with feathers, beads and other bobbles to hang on the tree.<br />
288. <br />
289. <b>Vacation Theme</b><br />
290. Decorate the tree to reflect a family vacation. Recreate a beach vacation by trimming the tree with sea shells and string blue lights. Use pearls from oysters in the sea as garland. The tree skirt can be made from several grass skirts.<br />
291. <br />
292. <b>Family Theme</b><br />
293. Every person in the family should pick a favorite ornament and place it on a family tree. They should also make several ornaments and these will grow year after year. Place photos of family in tiny frames made with toothpicks or craft sticks to hang on the tree as well.<br />
294. <br />
295. <b>Unique Themes</b><br />
296. Decorate a tree with just candy or place family collections of teddy bears, butterflies, dolls or tiny cars on the branches. Sports items make a good theme or anything else your family loves.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6653762843748826062/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/ideas-to-decorate-christmas-tree.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/6653762843748826062'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7194666667895279721/posts/default/6653762843748826062'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://furnitureinfoblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/ideas-to-decorate-christmas-tree.html' title='Ideas to Decorate a Christmas Tree'/><author><name>Unknown</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_C3vZ9PIjgimXMq_kBjc5t55-XfCjU1BgeHZBI-gzkMMdoTHmuvU47Xb7CDKAl2OP60K9KoL4LXnhYOenPH_2pE6MRcSCZA3xwAbiLmDMhqRPLhV92PqFSD2vE5qjEEsDklpWlC_hLU8/s72-c/tree.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194666667895279721.post-966485663316096596</id><published>2010-11-29T07:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-11-29T07:20:26.531-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Gifts"/><title type='text'>Cheap &amp; Homemade Christmas Gifts</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43PkEc_ZwO3HWVFYK8gXYqAyMrtAKtlrhmvxl4B0m-T1U6IUpeMzHV90d-pSr_rkKRXs8-R-VprSPBFFz-0Hl_-Bg8RUHJ_boLjhRSbCGT6iqw6dbNVRWKq1sUi-TeDivU-9xuyat2Ww/s1600/christmasgifts.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;256&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43PkEc_ZwO3HWVFYK8gXYqAyMrtAKtlrhmvxl4B0m-T1U6IUpeMzHV90d-pSr_rkKRXs8-R-VprSPBFFz-0Hl_-Bg8RUHJ_boLjhRSbCGT6iqw6dbNVRWKq1sUi-TeDivU-9xuyat2Ww/s400/christmasgifts.jpg&quot; width=&quot;400&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
297. Have a small spending budget for Christmas gifts this year because you lost your job, are a student or just because of the poor economy? Don't worry - here are some classy yet original gift ideas for mom, dad, whomever! Not only will you save a little cash, but your Christmas gifts will be personal and meaningful.<br />
298. <br />
299. <b>Gift idea 1: </b>Burn CDs.<br />
300. <br />
301. Give a Christmas gift that's personal and has meaning. If you know someone well enough to choose music they would like, you've got yourself a very good gift. Jazz it up by decorating the CD with Sharpie markers or printing a CD cover with the list of songs.<br />
302. <br />
303. <b>Gift idea 2: </b>Make cookies or holiday bread.<br />
304. <br />
305. This is an economic Christmas gift idea if you have lots of people to give to. Mini loaves of bread can be wrapped with ribbon, and food is a gift that everyone appreciates (unless it's fruitcake!).<br />
306. <br />
307. *You can even turn this delicious gift into a Christmas tree decoration! Leave your decorated Gingerbread men out for a few days, cover in hairspray and hang on the Christmas tree!<br />
308. <br />
309. <b>Gift idea 3: </b>Coupon books never go out of style.<br />
310. <br />
311. Christmas coupon books should be reserved for those very close to you. You should be able to know exactly what that person would want - tangible and intangible wants. Some inexpensive gift ideas are: an hour of your devoted attention, a bubble bath, take out dinner after a stressful day of work and a free car wash.<br />
312. <br />
313. To really brighten up your Christmas coupon book, use colored construction paper, stickers, photo cutouts of you and the gift recipient, etc.<br />
314. <br />
315. <b>Gift idea 4: </b>Make a gift basket.<br />
316. <br />
317. This is a great gift idea because not only can you tailor every item you put in the basket to the person you're giving it to, but you can also usually get individual items for less than what you'd pay for a professional gift basket.<br />
318. <br />
319. If you have a gift basket theme in mind a few months out from Christmas, you can pick up items as you find them on sale. Good theme ideas: spa treatment, a house plant kit, cooking with vegetables and spices from your own garden, the book lover's basket and one for a pet.<br />
320. <br />
321. If you'll be giving your gift before Christmas, consider making a Christmas-themed basket. Include Christmas cards and ornaments (that you got from the sale shelf, of course), maybe a burned CD of Christmas music. We all know that one person who absolutely LOVES Christmastime, and this gift is perfect for him or her.<br />
322. <br />
323. <b>Gift idea 5: </b>Frame a poem or photo.<br />
324. <br />
325. If you're artsy, this is a good gift for you to give. Frame one of your masterpiece photos or take a great one of you and your gift recipient together and frame it. See the link in the Resources Section for how to make a beautiful decoupage picture frame.<br />
326. <br />
327. If you're a writer, print one of your poems in a classic font and frame it for a personalized home decoration.<br />
328. <br />
329. Both of these gift ideas can be Christmas-themed as well, if you choose. Print a special Christmas quote on nice paper and frame it for a professional yet sentimental gift. Or, purchase miniature frames at the dollar store, decorate for Christmastime, put in some photos, glue on some ribbon and give to your gift recipient as tree ornaments.<br />
330. <b><br />
331. Gift idea 6: </b>Give a Christmas craft for the kitchen: cookie mix.<br />
332. <br />
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