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Creativity is such a broad concept…it’s hard to even define it. On the other hand, it’s pretty easy to come up with examples and a lot of times they have to do with items being repurposed and used as something else or in environments where they weren’t originally meant to be. A lot of things can be repurposed, including furniture, decorations and large things like pallets or even shipping containers. In one way or another, they can all be used to create a home with tons of character. Old tires deserve a second chance It’s hard to believe that anything beautiful can come out of a dirty old tire but you’d be surprised. The thing is, old tires are quite...

We take great care of our clothes and accessories and sometimes we even display them in ways meant to draw attention. Clothes are for us what the colorful feathers are for the bird-of-paradise and the difference that, at the end of the day, we can take them off and prepare some new ones to wear tomorrow. We put them on clothing racks and sometimes we even make them a part of our home’s decor. If you like the idea of an open clothes rack, we have a few suggestions that you might enjoy. Chic racks you can put together yourself First off, consider the idea of a DIY clothes rack. This can be an opportunity for you to embrace the...

Honey Lime Salmon has layers of flavor from a quick marinade, sweet and sour glaze, and is finished with more fresh lime juice. It cooks on a sheet pan under the broiler, resulting in tender fish with a golden brown surface.  Salmon is on the dinner menu at our house almost every week. It’s a favorite for both Frank and I and our three kids, so we keep it in the regular rotation. And even with so much salmon-cooking, I’m always changing the way I prepare it. I have had great results with Slow-Cooked Salmon, Pan-Seared Salmon, and Salmon Satay. Today’s recipe uses one of my earliest favorite salmon-cooking methods – broiling. See my earliest use of this method in this very old...

Clutter happens. Want strategies to eliminate it from your apartment? Here are five common clutter hotspots around your home and how to tidy them up for good.  Depending on your lifestyle and type of person you are, you may have a certain kind of mess that accumulates in your apartment. You’ll probably notice that you struggle with keeping the same places free from clutter. Everyone has these clutter “hot spots,” and there is a pattern in which areas tend to get more cluttered. If you aim to keep a cleaner, more organized apartment, focus some decluttering energy on these typical hotspots. Not only will it make an immediate improvement, but having these spots well organized will help you keep your...

Air fryer chicken wings are extra crispy on the outside and juicy delicious on the inside! A delicious alternative to deep-fried wings with heaps of flavor and crunch, these are the perfect snack for any occasion! Enjoy crisp with salt and pepper or toss in your favorite sauces! A Note About Air Fryers An air fryer is like a convection oven that circulates air in such a way that food not only cooks really fast, it can become extremely crisp and delicious! There are different types of Air Fryers, the following are ones I’ve used: MY TOP PICK FOR AIR FRYERS is the Cosori Air Fryer 5.8QT. I love the large capacity of this air fryer, it’s a fairly reasonable price,...