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Easy ideas for elegant outdoor summer entertaining

To really impress your guests this summer, give your outdoor soirees a little extra elegance that goes beyond the usual grill-out. The good news is that it's easier than you'd imagine to create an ambiance that is welcoming and sophisticated.

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Choose happy foods, not foods that make you sad

"Grab the ice cream and bring on the chocolate!" While this may be a typical response to a bad mood for many, studies have shown that eating junk food can actually make you feel even worse. In fact, there are both physical and emotional side effects of chowing down on unhealthy foods that may make you want to rethink your decision to overindulge.

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Tempting summer meals that are healthy and easy to make

Once the warm weather arrives, we are all searching for ways to make our meals not only healthy, but refreshing and delicious. And we all want quick meal options - so that we can spend more time outside enjoying the weather with friends and family and less time in the kitchen.

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Forty-nine million reasons to test your drinking water

Clean water is essential to life and long-term health - and the United States enjoys some of the safest, cleanest drinking water in the world. However, a recent study shows that up to 20 percent of U.S. water violates the Safe Drinking Water Act - a federal law meant to ensure water quality.

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The spices of life: Six seasonings that promote good health

Eating well - choosing healthful, nutritious foods that also taste great - can be a challenge. Don't you wish there was something simple you could do for your health - something that might also make it easier to eat healthy foods? There is - simply spice things up.

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Gifts people love to open again and again

Looking for a gift for the person who has everything? Don't succumb to gift cards, baseball hats, and t-shirts. Instead, be creative and try a gift like a 1- to 12-month wine club gift or even wine-related accessory to round out your shopping, and the recipient will surely be impressed.

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Cooking more at home? 4 easy ways to spice things up

If you like to cook, there's a pretty good chance you're doing more of it now. With the economy slowly recovering and families rediscovering the value of gathering around the dinner table, more people are skipping restaurants and honing their skills as home chefs.

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Tips to make the most out of everyday family fun

If you thought a day of family fun would bust your budget and take a lot of time to plan, think again. Contrary to common belief, it is possible to plan fun, family-friendly activities without breaking the bank. Here are some valuable tips to get you on the road to celebrating, saving and offering your family more throughout the year.

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How to get the most out of hosting

Dazzling guests with a perfectly prepared meal is always the goal when deciding to open your home to friends and family, but it sometimes can be a stressful experience. Following a few simple tips from a chef who knows a little bit about entertaining guests at high-profile events can help put you at ease when planning your next big get-together.

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Easy ideas to make summer celebrations sparkle

Summer's here, kids are home, the weather is warm and everyone is looking to celebrate the season with a party. Summertime party experts encourage hosts to take a fresh approach to party planning by creating themes that turn ordinary get-togethers into fun events.

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