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Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #478

Messy Messy Fail - The nice weather has finally crept up on us, yet my summer clothes really are all still in storage.  Time to break out the shorts and the tanning lotion! Tidy Victory - Spring concerts are almost done which means more time at home and less at work!  Don't get me wrong I love my job, but they do not call it work for nothing. [TAG1] Welcome to the Happiness is Homemade Link Party 478.  We are excited about another month of sharing, linking, reading, Pinning and inspiration. Linda, from A Labour of Life is our hostess for the month of May, so let’s get started As I said last week though, when my life gets overwhelming I...

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15 Kids Cooking Sets for Your Little Gordon Ramseys in Training

When they’re going from mud pies to real pies, these kids cooking sets will keep them creating Kiddos who love cooking are right at the beginning of their culinary adventures. We absolutely want to foster that love, so we’re keeping a list of goodies we want to make sure we keep on hand to support their kitchen projects. Our guide to kids cooking sets is how we’re keeping track of it all, and if your little one is a budding chef, you’ve come to the right place. There’s nothing like watching our little ones learn a new skill, especially when they’re as passionate as young cooks usually are. Cooking is a talent they’ll take with them throughout their lives and,...

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No-sew project: Super-easy custom rainbow t-shirt with turn-up cuffs

Post contains affiliate links This custom t-shirt project couldn’t be easier to DIY yourself. All you need is a bit of time and your favourite iron-on patch to turn an old tee into a new-for-summer top that’s unique to you. I love the turned-up cuff look but I always find that just rolling up my t-shirt sleeves isn’t enough to keep them in place all day. So I’ve decided to make the turn-ups a permanent addition to my tee and it’s easy to achieve with iron-on fusible fabric tape. Here’s how to upcycle your clothing to give it a fresh look, with no sewing required! You will need Iron-on embroidery patch of your choice. I’ve chosen a rainbow iron-on patch...

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Best Weekender Bags

As we begin to plan summer travel, we’re impressed by these cool duffel bags that are great for traveling light A weekender bag is a duffel bag with vibes. It’s also a great way to travel light, especially in the heat of the summer. By Angela Lashbrook Updated by Justin Krajeski Travel has a fair number of stressors to accompany its long list of lessons and benefits, and chief among them is the nightmare of the checked bag. Dragging myself from my tiny economy seat upon landing, only to discover that the airline has somehow lost my roller bag, and now I need to buy a week’s worth of underwear and socks after putting my money through the EU exchange...

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CNN Went Full Jerry Springer

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.I have advocated for giving Donald Trump’s sociopathic behavior full exposure. But CNN’s decision to run a town hall with the former president enabled that behavior and managed to harm journalism, the network’s reputation, and the American political process all at once.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic: MSG is finally getting its revenge. America’s unconvincing reasons for denying F-16s to Ukraine Night at the Vatican A Trump DreamI have long argued that Americans need to see more, rather than less, of Donald...

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