Now that winter is over and we are deep into spring gardeners need to take a new perspective on their gardens. With the new season you might be considering making house revamping projects, and numerous other things too long to list here. It’s...

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At Staying Close to Home you find all kinds of family fun ideas for holidays, ways to spoil your pets and simple tips on entertaining friends and family.
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Staying Close to Home shares family friendly recipes from appetizers to desserts If you can read you can cook so get your apron on and start cooking.
At Staying Close to Home you find all kinds of family fun ideas for holidays, ways to spoil your pets and simple tips on entertaining friends and family.
Staying Close to Home sparks creativity. Now grab your glue gun and get ideas for your crafting fix.
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Now that winter is over and we are deep into spring gardeners need to take a new perspective on their gardens. With the new season you might be considering making house revamping projects, and numerous other things too long to list here. It’s...
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Strawberries are in their height this time of year. We have already gone Strawberry picking and need to go back again. I love how versatile they are and how easily you can freeze strawberries. While looking for recipes to remake from years...
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Not only is tomorrow April Fools Day but it is also my birthday so I feel totally compelled to play April Fools Day Jokes on my children. I guess it is my way to forget that I am in fact getting a year older. Since I needed to get this post up...
Who can resist those mint Oreos on the shelves this time of year, especially when the end result is these Ultimate Mint Oreo Brownies? I know that lent is upon us but I am sure you can indulge a little on St. Patrick's Day, especially if you are...