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<title>Lesley Dietschy - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Lesley Dietschy is a freelance writer and the founder of the HomeDecorExchange.com.  The Home Decor Exchange is a valuable website full of information and resources about home and garden decorating.

In addition to editing the Home Decor Exchange website, she is a crochet pattern designer and needle fiber artist.  You can view her crochet patterns and needle fiber designs at: ErinOliviaDesigns.Etsy.com]]></description>
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<title>2 Pampering Gifts to Crochet</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I love to give my friends and family pampering gifts that I have crocheted.  Crochet the cotton bath puff and cotton face scrubbies found below, put them in a decorative basket with some great smelling soaps and gels and you have the perfect gift!]]></description>
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<title>10 Gift Ideas For Crochet Lovers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Being a crochet lover for both a hobby and a business, I have tried many crochet gadgets, books, patterns, and anything else associated with crochet.    My friends and family occasionally ask me what I want for Christmas or my birthday and I try to think of a new crochet gadget or a new crochet book that I would love to have.  For the people that do not crochet, they have no idea what type of gift to buy for the person who loves to crochet.]]></description>
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<title>Kid Friendly Enchilada Recipes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I had no idea when I became a mother that one of my greatest challenges would be cooking for my children.  I have always heard how picky kids are about what they eat but I didn't realize what "picky" really meant until my son reached 4-years-old and simply refused to eat anything that wasn't chicken fingers or fruit snacks!]]></description>
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<title>Kid Friendly Lasagna</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I am one of the many moms that have a picky eater under the age of five.  If he had his way, he would only eat chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and pudding.  After many attempts to make a meal that the whole family will enjoy, I found a recipe in one of my cooking magazines and changed it up to suit my busy lifestyle.  This meal is sure to please the picky eaters in your home. ]]></description>
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<title>Cheddar Chicken Noodles and Seasoned Green Beans</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This recipe has become one of my family's favorites.  Not only does it please my picky four-year-old son but it also pleases my would-rather-be-eating-pizza husband.  Pair this casserole with a side of seasoned green beans and dinner rolls for a tasty and healthy meal.]]></description>
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<title>Turn Your Bedroom Into a Peaceful Retreat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Your bedroom should be a stylish and peaceful room to help you relax and recharge.  It should be the ultimate escape to help you unwind from the stresses of the day.]]></description>
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<title>How to Love Your Laundry Room</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Have your ever thought about how many hours you spend in your laundry room if you added them up at the end of each week?  If you're like me there are very few days that go by without doing at least one load of laundry.  This being the case, it makes perfect sense to decorate your laundry room in a style or theme that pleases you and helps the chore of doing laundry a little more enjoyable. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Stop Cleaning On Weekends</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:25:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I used to spend my weekends cleaning house until I learned to take a few minutes here and there to stay on top of the dirt and grime.  By doing a little cleaning every day, I avoid having to spend my weekends cleaning.  Try some of the following ideas to help you free up your weekends.]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips to Keep Your Nails Strong and Pretty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's that time of year for spring cleaning and outdoor gardening.  While our hands and fingernails are an integral part of these chores, you don't have to ruin your manicure.    Consider the following nail care tips and your nails will never show that you have been digging in the dirt or scrubbing that kitchen floor.]]></description>
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<title>8 Honey Beauty Tips</title>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the dictionary, honey is a sweet yellowish or brownish fluid produced by various bees from the nectar of flowers.  Besides using honey as food, did you know that honey is one of the oldest and most effective beauty aids?]]></description>
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<title>10 Great Uses for Baking Soda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Baking soda is affordable, widely available and great for many uses.  It is commonly used for deodorizing your refrigerator, but did you know that you can also use it for heat rash and as a substitute for spackle?  ]]></description>
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<title>Baking Soda Beauty Tips</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Baking soda is a versatile and natural substance that is made from sodium carbonate, soda ash, or sodium bicarbonate.  It is a known fact that baking soda has numerous uses including baking, deodorizing, everyday cleaning, and best of all beauty.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For a Cozier and More Inviting Home</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:54:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently, I had a few unexpected guests in my home and I panicked when I realized how untidy my home was.  My children's toys were everywhere, I had big pillows and blankets on the floor where my family plays together, and my kitchen sink still had our lunch dishes in it, and so on.]]></description>
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<title>Color Choices In Your Home</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As we all know, color choices play an important role in our daily lives from the clothes we wear to the cars we drive.  According to studies, our choice of one color over another color may have something to do with the way color makes us feel. ]]></description>
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<title>Easy To Grow Houseplants Clean the Air</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A houseplant, usually native to tropical climates, is grown indoors for decorative purposes.  Houseplants also provide a natural and cost effective way to clean indoor air.  According to Dr. Wolverton's NASA study, it is suggested that at least one potted plant per 100 square feet of home or office space is needed to be effective air cleaners.]]></description>
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<title>Popular Faux Painting Techniques</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Add some color, depth, elegance and charm to your home using one or more of these popular faux painting techniques.    Combing - Combing can give your walls a very dramatic look. First step is to paint your walls your base color and let dry completely - overnight is best.]]></description>
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<title>Spring Decorating Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:05:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Spring is a time of freshness, radiance, brightness and energy.  Most of us like to reflect these feelings in our homes but are not quite sure how to go about it.  We want to bring the outdoors in and fill our homes with light, color and radiant energy. ]]></description>
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<title>Ten Tips to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2007 11:07:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your flowerbeds and pots look like weed beds?  Does the paint on your house look faded?  Are your shrubs hiding your front door?  If so, it may be time to boost your home's curb appeal.  ]]></description>
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<title>15 Fast, Fun and Easy Christmas Decorating Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:47:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Decorating your home for the holidays does not need be stressful or expensive.  Being one of the most popular times of the year to decorate, get your family involved and have fun making your home beautiful for the holiday season. ]]></description>
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<title>Christmas Tree Safety Tips</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Christmas time and decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of many people's holiday season.  Many family traditions involve going to a tree farm or Christmas tree store to pick out the perfect tree.  A real tree can add the beauty of the season to your home and fill it with a pleasant scent of pine.   ]]></description>
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<title>5 Great Tips to Improve Your Google AdSense Earnings</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:27:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a webmaster, chances are you know about Google AdSense.  The AdSense program allows website publishers to display relevant advertisements on their website to earn revenue.  The website publisher will earn a percentage of the advertising revenue when their website visitor clicks on the advertisement. ]]></description>
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<title>The Beauty and Durability of Laminate Wood Flooring</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:03:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being the owner and editor of two home decorating websites, I was recently asked my opinion of laminate wood flooring.  In my opinion, laminate flooring is becoming one of the fastest-growing products in the flooring industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Selecting and Caring For Table Linens</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Fine table linens are typically characterized by beautiful materials, elegant designs, and fine workmanship.  Fine linens are smooth and soft and usually made from linen or cotton.  There are subtle differences in linen and cotton.  Linen comes from the flax plant and has a lighter and crispier feel to it.  Linen is also highly absorbent and lint-free.  ]]></description>
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<title>How to Naturally Dry Hydrangeas</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2006 14:20:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Beautiful, colorful hydrangeas are amongst the most popular flowers to be used in dried floral arrangements.  The most important step in preserving and drying hydrangeas is choosing the right time to cut them.  Follow the helpful steps below and you'll be on your way to creating a beautiful dried floral arrangement. ]]></description>
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<title>Creating a Summer Flower Arrangement</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:28:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Summer is a great time to find colorful flowers to create cheerful arrangements for your home. Take advantage of this flowering season by choosing flowers in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, such as the ones listed below:]]></description>
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<title>Using Mirrors in Home Decor</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 13:25:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mirrors provide a special touch in home decor by adding light and creating the illusion of space.  A mirror is defined as a reflecting surface that forms an image of an object when light rays coming from that object fall on the surface.   ]]></description>
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<title>Simple Ideas to Organize Your Kitchen</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2006 10:42:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The kitchen is often known as the heart of the home.  It is the place where we gather to eat, cook, entertain, and spend time with friends and family.  As a result, the kitchen can become one of the most difficult rooms to organize and keep clean.  Try some of these tips and time savers to organize your kitchen and simplify your life. ]]></description>
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<title>Growing and Preserving Cut Flowers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There is nothing more cheerful than vases full of fresh flowers placed around the house that have been grown and cut from your own garden.  A cut flower is one that has been cut at the stem and placed in a vase of water.  Cut flowers are grown from both annual and perennial plants.  Here is a short list (by common name) of cut flowers that you can grow in your own garden to enjoy for many years to come. ]]></description>
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<title>Best Perennial Plants for Summer Color</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Summer is here and it's time to plant and enjoy the beautiful flowers that blossom during the heat of the season.  A perennial plant is one that remains in the ground for two or more years and ultimately gives a garden its character.  Most perennials spread readily, filling out gardens and providing a show of color year after year. ]]></description>
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<title>25 Common Link Exchange &amp; Search Engine Terms</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2005 07:10:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's world of website promotion and traffic building, a whole new set of terms and definitions have developed.  To be a successful webmaster and/or website owner, it is important to know the meanings of some of the most popular link exchange and search engine terms. ]]></description>
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<title>4 Fun Ways to Display Photos</title>
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<description><![CDATA[From baby pictures to vacation pictures, images of family and friends are treasures that are kept for a lifetime.  They make great gifts and add cheer and warmth to the interiors of our homes.  Below are four fun ways to display your favorite photos. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Create a Wildflower Garden</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In today's gardens often populated by geraniums, roses, and zinnias, wildflowers can provide a simple and graceful flair.  Almost any garden or landscape can be beautified by their presence.  Not only are wildflowers easy to grow but they possess a natural resistance to pests, disease, and harsh climates.  They can survive in clay soil, nutrient poor soil, sandy soil, and practically no soil at all.  Once established in their preferred habitat, wildflowers can survive on their own without pruning, weeding, primping, and little or no watering. ]]></description>
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<title>15 Summer Decorating Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2005 10:29:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Summer decorating is a wonderful time to lighten up the colors and fabrics in your home.  While you may not be able to decorate every room, there are numerous ways to add summer flair.  You can decorate with a summer theme such as fruit (apples, strawberries, grapes), flowers (roses, carnations, daisies), or seaside nautical in addition to following some of the ideas listed below. ]]></description>
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<title>Simple Ideas to Conquer Paper Clutter</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 17:40:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are stacks of papers, mail, newspapers, and growing "to do" lists cluttering your home?  Has it been months since you've seen your countertops or have you completely forgotten what your countertops look like?  Paper clutter includes bills, warranties, cards, mail, memos, sticky notes, lists, letters, advertising flyers, school papers, etc.  If any or all of these items are cluttering your home and countertops, follow the simple ideas below to organize your papers and gain control over the clutter.   ]]></description>
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<title>50 Ideas to Organize Your Home</title>
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<description><![CDATA["Organize" is a familiar word heard on many of today's popular decorating shows.  Every family has its struggles with some type of clutter whether it is stacks of papers or a cluttered and cramped bathroom.  In fact, the National Association of Professional Organizers reports that 80% of what we keep we never use, we wear 20% of the clothes we own while the other 80% hangs there just in case, and 25% of adults say they pay bills late because they lost them.    ]]></description>
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<title>Are Your Houseplants Safe?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There is nothing more attractive and cheerful than a room filled with healthy green houseplants.  They offer aesthetics to the interior of our homes, improve indoor air quality, and often provide psychological satisfaction to the caregiver in getting something to bloom or produce new growth.  However, did you know that plant exposures are some of the most frequent poisonings reported to poison control centers?]]></description>
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<title>Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a gardener's best friend.  The ladybug's bright coloring brings welcomed cheer to the garden, as well as helping with pest control.  Since medieval times, ladybugs have been valued by farmers all over the world.  Many believe that the ladybug was divinely sent to free crops of insect pests.]]></description>
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<title>About Pine Needle Baskets and How to Use Them in Your Home Decor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Have you ever had the pleasure of strolling through a forest covered with fragrant pine needles?  Can you imagine those pine needles being crafted into a basket, tray, or sculpture?  In this article, you will discover the brief history of pine needle baskets and how to use these beautiful and fragrant works of art in your home decor.]]></description>
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<title>About Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them to Your Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2005 10:04:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Visualize watching a bright green hummingbird in your garden moving from flower to flower in search of the tasty nectar within.  These beautiful and tiny birds weigh about 2 to 20 grams and are found in a wide variety of environments from the high Andes to lowlands, and from dry desert areas to rainforests.  They have slender beaks, extensible tongues, ten primary feathers, and tiny feet suitable for perching but not walking.  ]]></description>
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<title>Five Ways to Create a Healthy Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2005 23:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought of your home as being healthy or unhealthy?  While the concept of a healthy home may be new to some of us, it is steadily gaining popularity with homeowners.  ]]></description>
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