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According to a new report by father - son doctors accidents involving sand holes have caused more deaths than shark attacks. Between 1990 and 2006, there were 16 deaths in the U.S. involving sand holes or tunnels and only 12 fatalities due to shark attacks. I know this is morbid stuff, but how many of us come face to face with sand holes compared to sharks? Sand holes and tunnels can collapse Read more
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Angela and I have been rethinking and restyling some IKEA products, thinking beyond the flatpack. Today, I'm sharing my first project, which was made from the SKURAR Hanging Planter. ($5). I love this product's design and lacy detailing and have long admired the easy switcheroo that turns this planter into a hanging lamp. At least, it seemed Read more
Walking briskly is a great option for those looking to do a low-impact workout that's easy on the joints or one you can squeeze into your workday without needing a shower afterward. You could hit the gym and walk on a treadmill, but if you want to burn more calories, here are three reasons you should take your walking feet outside. A treadmill belt is flat, consistent, predictable, and Read more
As the Winter lingers, keeping your kids holed up inside, chances are they're more than a little ready for some springtime sun. Help them beat the seasonal blues by switching up your family's routine with these 10 fun cabin fever cures: Head to an indoor pool. Part of the problem may be boredom, since your kids are probably sick of their Winter activity standbys. Swap out the typical TV-and-PJs Read more
Body-wise, running can be a high-impact sport, which can mean achy joints, irritated tendons, and other running-related injuries. Many runners use various methods to try to lessen the impact of constantly striking the ground. For many runners, that means choosing a soft surface. But while you may think that running on soft surfaces may help lower the strain on your body, this may not always be Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member simplysofie from the Su Casa group: Remember those burl wood tables from the '70s? Well, they’re back! I picked one up from a thrift store in the San Fernando Valley for $25. It was left outside amongst some old tools. It had a thick, yellow, shiny varnish that was not cool. So I sanded it and chiseled out a hole for succulents and here it is: Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member h2urHome. As you can see my previous side table on the right was way too small for the master bedroom. This was because it was used in our last home where we had a platform bed. It just wasn't going to cut the mustard for the new room. I found a side table at an auction. (It was dirty!) I put off refinishing the table because I just wasn't into Read more
