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September 30, 2026
By jannelle sanchez

Design

September 30, 2026   ●   jannelle sanchez

13 Entertaining Tips to Make Hosting Easier

Are you hosting any get-togethers this fall? If you ever get in your head when planning parties, like I do, just take a deep breath, remember that people love to hang out with you, and read these entertaining tips from our past house tours...

#9 is a game-changer.

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September 30, 2026
By Casey Elsass

Food

September 30, 2026   ●   Casey Elsass

Back to Basics: How to Make Really Good Scrambled Eggs

When scrambled eggs are good, omg they’re good. When they’re bad, eek! A few small decisions will give you a tender scramble every time. Here are my eight rules...

"By the time you sit down, they’ll be perfect."

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September 29, 2026
By Joanna Goddard

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Do You Ever Think About Death?

Just a casual question for a cloudy Tuesday afternoon...

Just a casual question for a cloudy Tuesday afternoon...

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