February 27th, 2015 at 8:00 am
Extreme couponing is not just a TV show. It’s a habit, an adventure, a way of life for shoppers around the world who want to stretch their buying power to the max.
Thousands of websites have been created to dispense advice for novice and would-be clippers. But all share some common tips. Here are a few:
February 27th, 2015 at 7:30 am
Everyone wants to eat healthier. One of the problems with that is that even when we do put healthier foods on our shelves or in our refrigerators, they often come replete with chemicals and preservatives designed to keep them fresh during their transit from field to shipping warehouse to store shelves to your plate.
But what if there was a way to take advantage of the bounty of crops, meats and breads produced by the vast number of local farms and bakeries throughout the United States, and have them delivered right to your door?
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February 26th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Few things can improve your quality of life like a well-manicured landscape. With the year-round pleasant weather we enjoy throughout Southern California, we have a bevy of choices and options to beautify our homes. But, as with anything else in life, having a plan now can help ensure success later, so here are a few helpful tips for how to get your Southern California garden ready for spring planting:
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February 26th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Most buyers and sellers know a home appraisal is required as part of a real estate transaction. Not all of them realize, however, that the appraisal’s results pretty much run the show. The only exception is an all-cash deal.
An appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s worth. In all 50 states, home appraisers are required by law to be licensed or certified. Each appraisal encompasses a variety of factors. Typical data for a single-family home include recent sale prices of similar properties nearby, amenities, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, floorplans, and condition of the property’s interior and exterior. Proximity to transportation and the community’s school district might even be factored in. Appraisers consider these and other information to determine the home’s fair-market value.
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February 26th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Author: Jacqueline Z. Grossnickle
Photo: Courtesy of The Row
Information provided by: Angeleno
Outfitters to the inherently chic, The Row has introduced its newest must-have accessory, the Market bag—a trapezoidal tote in dreamy pink suede that tops our list of “it” bags for the season. Round ring handles crafted in Italy out of multilayered rosewood were inspired by “the lining and aesthetic of Riviera boats,” say designers Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. With such attention to detail, it’s no wonder the twin sisters were the 2014 recipients of the esteemed Accessories Designer of the Year award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
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