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My favorite thing about Airbnb isn’t just its affordability. Instead, it’s the exposure it gives me to the quirky little places people live. Whether it’s a roma wagon caravan or a house in a cave, I think it goes to show that with a little love and care, you can make a home anywhere. Take, for example, “The Muffin Mansion” in Flagstaff, California. It was once a food truck but the

Here’s a very helpful tip for all you onion-lovers out there, who love the taste but hate the tears. Jack Scalfani shows you the simple secret to cutting an onion without crying — no goggles required! Did you know that the end of the onion is what really makes you tear up? So by removing the cone-shaped bulb completely, you have a much less emotional experience. Move this part of the onio

Fire pits can take up a lot of coveted backyard space. That’s why I love this fire pit, grill, and table combo. What? Yup! It’s as awesome as it sounds! It’s not a 3-in-1 DIY but it is a really awesome product. I wish I could have this for summer. It would be a little ‘over-grill’ for my backyard. It’s a too big for my patio/yard space and there are one two many control freaks that w

Spring is in the air, which means that Easter is just around the corner. It’s a great time of year filled with egg hunts, pretty dresses, and of course, pictures of our kids crying on the Easter Bunny’s lap. But mostly, its that time of year when we get to eat the marshmallow Peeps from our kids’ Easter baskets! Who can resist those pastel-colored puffs? I know I can’t, so I was very

[video width="854" height="480" mp4="http://www.beautyofplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hy.mp4"][/video] BLTs are pretty much the best sandwiches ever. They’re so simple, yet so delicious. The thing is, I hadn’t eaten a proper BLT in ages (there’s definitely a method to making this thing right). That’s why I was so happy to discover the ultimate secret to making the perfect sandwich

Lillian of County Clork, Ireland has just revealed a shocking secret about her humble suburban home. Though it may look ordinary from the outside, it’s anything but once you step inside! Everyone has a private obsession. For most, it’s usually something simple, like a shelf of Special Moments figurines. For others, it’s a bit quirkier, like a collection of 46 bridal bouquets. But for L

There’s nothing that brings a smile to someone’s face quicker than cake, especially one that as vibrantly crafted as this rainbow ice cream cake. It begins with the multi-colored whipped cream lathered joyously around the surface of the cake, immediately catching curious gazes. The use of sprinkles accentuates this as well, but most of all, what makes this cake stand apart most of all is its

Chocolate Cake Recipe Makes 5 layers in the Wilton cake pan set or two 9" chocolate cakes Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1 cup strong black coffee (or 1 heaping tablespoon espresso powder dissolved in 1 cup water) 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 table

This certainly looks like a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. There’s even a carton of milk being poured into it and a spoon on the side. But wait…look again. The milk is suspended in midair! In fact, this isn’t a bowl of cereal at all. It’s a cake. It’s a cake! How is it a cake? I am truly flabbergasted at the amount of creativity and innovation that went into making this deceptively

The Fat Quarter Shop and Kimberly show us how to make a darling receiving blanket simple and has no batting or binding to complicate things this is simply wonderful. these make great baby shower gifts! Once again the birthing of the quilt. This is the second video in the number of these bindless Whitney quilt with other Whitney. His version of a Rag Quilt. All the parties except when a lot