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DIY Patio Area Lighting

June 29, 2018 By Dana Vento 50 Comments

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The days start off so bright and sunny and as the sun hides behind the landscape it is time to light up the backyard.  We are all about outdoor entertainment, dining al fresco and spending time outside.  To enjoy our backyard and all the amenities of the outside from pit fires to cornhole we decided ...

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How to Choose a Cruise Line

June 24, 2018 By Dana Vento 46 Comments

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Vacation season is year-round for everyone because none of us vacation at the same time.  It's all about finding the right vacation, the right brand, the right location and then choosing the details.  According to statistics the cruising industry generates over 39.6 billion dollars a year, which ...

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How To Celebrate A Boy’s 16th Birthday

July 3, 2016 By Dana Vento 27 Comments

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Honestly motherhood does not come with an instruction book to help out with parties and the how to.  Having 3 kids boys and girls, I have to stop and ponder how to celebrate each of their birthdays.  I know I am not alone in trying to solve the how to celebrate a boy's 16th birthday. ...

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Pass The Pepper Please

November 9, 2014 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

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Our society is so salt jaded, that it is always, "pass the salt", but its counterpart is more necessary than the salt when it comes to getting flavoring just right. The essence of a good salad or soup can be accentuated when the craftiness of a freshly ground pepper kernel graces its exterior. ...

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