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A Quick House Update/Blog Experiment

Hey there. I subscribed to some new software that will allow me to share the Instagram Stories I’ve created here on Design Mom. (I don’t think it will allow me to share older stories — just the new stuff moving forward — but I’m not totally sure about that yet.) …

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Mark Hulbert: Wondering how much your Social Security check will increase next year?

Are you happy or sad that your monthly Social Security check next year will be approximately 1.2% higher than it is this year? Your answer no doubt depends on whether you look at the glass as half full or half empty. Had the Social Security Administration set next year’s COLA …

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5 Senses of Cozy Fall Edition

When I start to style a space I always want it to be cozy for myself and my family. Our living areas are one spot I really focus on making cozy during fall so we can gather together as a family to create special memories. Personally, I feel cozy when …

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