I've been following the lives of the Marshall family for the better part of the last 4 years. In that "you should be too" kind of way, not the creepy internet stalker way. They're a busy household with two children and a third due any moment. They always make life look easy and glamorous, so when Cole shared a time saving tip on Instagram a few weeks ago I was all ears! More

My boyfriend and I recently embarked on a search for an apartment in the now infamous rental market in San Francisco, attending open houses that feel like cattle calls, where prospective tenants line up with their binders full of personal information and checks made out for steep application fees… just to be considered. More

Is it possible to learn something new in six seconds? Is six seconds long enough for a meaningful connection with friends and family? Why six seconds? That's the amount of recording time you get in Vine. Read on to learn more about Vine and how to use it to discover how to fix items around the house, connect with loved ones, and share how to tips. More

There's no question about it, IKEA is a great resource for affordable and stylish furnishings, but it can can sometimes feel like a hassle to shop at the Swedish retailer's stores, especially when you are in a hurry. After spending some time at one of their stores this weekend, I have a few tips to help you get in and out faster. More

I'm sure this has happened to you: a careless sweep of your arm or the cord from your blowdryer sends your make-up to the floor, destroying a compact containing eyeshadow or blush or powder. Do you suck it up and toss the powdery mess into the garbage and buy a new one? Before you do that, consider this save. More

The day before Thanksgiving I slipped on my front steps and broke my foot. Suddenly, life became a lot more challenging. Hopefully you'll never break anything, but if you happen to come home from that holiday skiing trip with a souvenir, here are some of the things I've learned that will make your life a lot easier. More

Leave it to Martha to illustrate the easiest way to fold a fitted sheet so that it lays flat in your linen closet. It may seem easier said than done, but really… it's quite easy with a bit of practice! More

Getting married? Having a baby? Your life is about to change forever, and we're not just talking about your growing family. Welcome to a lifetime of spam emails. Every vendor or planner you contact, store you register for, or contest you enter is going to use and possibly sell your contact information...unless you were smart and created a throwaway email account. More

The gift giving is over, the wrapping paper and tree are at the curb, and a mountain of new toys threatens to overtake your home. No matter how careful you are, it's difficult to curb the deluge of new play things your child receives during the holidays. And the worst part is, all of that stuff can not only overwhelm your home but your little one as well. Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks from around the web for taming the toys in your home and giving yourself (and your child) a fresh start this year: More

If you're the kind of person who finds it impossible to pick out any books to give away, maybe you should try looking first at the books you know you want to keep forever. Today's one minute tip comes from Katie Deedy, with an old-fashioned way to organize your book collection. More