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Believe it or not, wine racks can certainly be used for more than just holding some of your favorite bottles of vino. And, obviously, they are a great fit for your home in more rooms and corners than just your kitchen. Although, there are some nifty, new ideas for the kitchen too of course! Take a peek at these 15 clever, stylish, and super cute ways to use any or all of your wine racks!! You can store virtually anything that needs to be sorted or organized in a wine rack. Maybe even makeup brushes, jewelry, yarn for your crafts,...

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat would a summer garden be without basil? It has a fresh taste, aromatic, and the perfect herb to add to any dish. This year I'm having a hard time keeping up with my basil plant. It has never looked basil better- the leaves are the perfect size, they have that gorgeous bright green color, and the flavor is insanely fresh. The last thing I would want is my basil going to waste. Since summer is (sadly) winding down, I've been trying to make the most out of my summer basil plant. However, I know I won't be able to...

I listened to Hail Mary by Andy Weir on vacation. Addictive with a unique concept and storyline, I easily slipped into the story narrated by Ray Porter, Weir delivers an engaging science fiction thriller. Project Hail Maryby Andy Weir Narrator: Ray Porter Length: 16 hours and 10 minutes Genres: Science Fiction Source: Purchase Purchase*: Amazon | Audible *affiliateRating: Narration: 5 cups Speed: 1.3x A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this incredible new science-based thriller from the #1 'New York Times' bestselling author of 'The Martian'. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission...

(Although we fully recognize that everyone’s idea of “modest” when it comes to house and yard size is relative.) Just because you may have less front yard space than the rolling acreage upon which your dream house sits, doesn’t mean your front yard landscape can’t be gorgeous.  Thought, care, and strategic landscaping can transform even the humblest of front yards into showstoppers. Transform Your Front Yard with One of These Creative Front Yard Ideas 1. Symmetrical Approach One of the classic methods of transforming a modest space into something seemingly grander is the use of symmetry. This is true for...

Fitness vs. Fatness (Part 9): Ask What You Can Chew For Your Country The Kennedy Administration would begin a massive public relations campaign by the renamed and restructured President’s Council on Physical Fitness, promoting the virtues of exercise. The public push for fitness would continue with vigor during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson. There was seemingly an ulterior motive to these efforts – promoting fitness in the youth would ensure that more draft-age men would be classifiable as 1-A, or at least might be easier and less-expensively put through their paces in basic training. These goals of serving your...