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		<description><![CDATA[Moving into a new apartment can be an adventure, but it can also feel limiting, as most leases bar any big design changes. Even though you don't own the property and can’t make drastic renovations, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it feel like home -- and you don't need drills, bits and hammers in order to make it happen.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shannonphilpott.com&amp;blog=8585983&amp;post=1307&amp;subd=sphilpott&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>When Grown Kids Return to the Nest &#8230;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After your children leave home, it’s likely that you’ve packed up the trophies and posters on the wall and converted their bedrooms into an office, sewing room or even a guest bedroom. When an adult child returns to live with you, a struggle for space and comfort might show up, too. A few space-saving techniques that won’t involve an emotional battle or pricey home remodel can help smooth the transition for all.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shannonphilpott.com&amp;blog=8585983&amp;post=1303&amp;subd=sphilpott&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though Christmas cards and family portraits portray an image of a season of joy, the holidays often lead many on an emotional roller coaster ride that can easily run off course. From the hustle and bustle of shopping to preparations for family get-togethers, the spirit of the season can dwindle without the opportunity to recoup.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shannonphilpott.com&amp;blog=8585983&amp;post=1298&amp;subd=sphilpott&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to Christmas gatherings, the tree may be the focus of the room, but the food is the center of the action. The table is where friends and families come together to celebrate the festivities of the season.
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		<title>Homemade Christmas Decorations: A Family Affair</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who purchase Christmas décor each year can add quite a bit of expense to an already expensive tradition. Rather than buying yet another string of lights -- possibly pushing the electric bill higher -- or paying for pricey, mass-produced decorations that you are likely to encounter in as many homes as you visit during the holidays, this year make your own. You may or may not save money, but you will certainly provide a project that the family can share.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shannonphilpott.com&amp;blog=8585983&amp;post=1282&amp;subd=sphilpott&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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