How to mingle at a party

How do you get the courage to mingle at a party, especially an office party? Whom to approach, whom to avoid … it’s so confusing. But Sarah Ivens, former editor of OK Magazine U.S. and author of numerous etiquette books, has tips...

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How to make a perfect centerpiece using floral tape

Ever wonder how florists get their arrangements to stay so perfectly in place? The secret is in the floral tape grid they create to hold the flowers exactly where they want them. Floral designer Rebecca Cole shows how to make a taped grid, and...

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How to get closer to your tween

The years between childhood and adolescence have their own set of issues. Children are often just as confused as you are by their conflicting desires. One minute they're playing with dolls, the next minute they’re worrying about...

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How to plan a Vegas vacation

It’s not all about gambling in sin city. Pauline Frommer, author of the Pauline Frommer Guides to Budget Travel, shows you how to plan a vacation in Vegas that includes art, culture, outdoor adventure, and low-priced hotel rooms. Who knew?

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How to find last minute travel bargains

With fuel prices continuing to skyrocket you might think it's impossible to have a bargain vacation. Not true, says Travelocity's Genevieve Brown, who shows us how to find last minute travel bargains.

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How to have a successful garage sale

If you've got tons of stuff that needs a good home, as long as it's no longer YOUR home, throw a garage sale. Here are the key tips that will make it a success, from Garage Sale America author Bruce Littlefield.

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How to teach your dog to speak and stop barking

Does your dog have a bad barking habit? Adrena Wilhelm from Canine Companions for Independence explains how to teach your dog to stop barking. With a little patience and these expert tips, you'll be able to nip that barking habit right in the...

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How to de-stress air travel

Air travel can be stressful any time of year, but especially when airports and planes are packed with travelers around holidays and long weekends. Mark Orwoll, Senior Contributing editor for Travel + Leisure, has some simple tips to de-stress air...

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How to plant a tree

You don't have to have a green thumb to plant trees. Garden stores are filled with lovely saplings and young trees you can plant yourself with a little knowledge and a little muscle. Here's gardening editor Kristin Schleiter showing you how to...

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How to thinly slice an onion

We can't promise you won't cry when you slice onions, but we can promise that you'll enjoy watching Marc Bauer, Master Chef at the renowned French Culinary Institute and its popular L'Ecole Restaurant show you how to thinly slice an onion.

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How to make a video diary or vlog of your vacation

If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the story you could tell with a video diary or vlog of your next vacation! Let digital filmmaker and YouTube sensation Joe Penna, known online as MysteryGuitarMan, show you how to capture and share...

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How to open a bottle of wine like a pro

Open a bottle of wine badly, and you'll likely end up with bits of cork for your guests to chew on as they sip. Save yourself the embarrassment by watching Food and Wine magazine's Senior Wine Editor, Ray Isle, show you how to open a bottle of...

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