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Easter brings to mind the idea of renewal, rebirth, freshness and life. It is a time of bonding with family and community around these ideas too. Although for kids, Easter may just mean candy, eggs and bunnies, and most likely in that order. Here are some ways you can create a home that celebrates all these ideas beautifully.

Easter is a holiday that’s second to none when it comes to indulging your sweet tooth. You can go to the store and buy yourself a pound of Cadbury Eggs and devour them in front of a Saturday afternoon Easter special, but you’ll feel better about yourself if you rationalize your sugar overdose via more underhanded methods. For example, decorate your living room with an Easter egg tree that just happens to be adorned with candy-filled eggs. Now you’re no longer pigging out, you’re celebrating a holiday.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, some of you may be in a panic about what to get your special mom to show your gratitude. While I’m sure she loved those HP 564xl ink cartridges you bought her last year, maybe this year it’s time to show your appreciation with the thoughtful gift of relaxation. Bale & Twine have created a sensuous “Love Her” Black Pepper Rose soap duo made with an intoxicating blend of baby rose fragrance oil, black pepper and vanilla oleoresin essential oils, and then topped off…

Socialite Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti has launched a new collection, called “V by Eva” for HSN.com, which is filled with colorful and unique clothing and accessories. Known for her “distinctive, global sense of personal style and her inspirational ability to share her vision,” V by Eva “embodies the experiences, discoveries, passions and life events that shape us all.” Eva has definitely created this spring line with confident, daring women in mind. Snakes take center stage in the form of rings, necklaces and earrings, and snakeskin prints slither their way onto pants and…

Daylight Savings Time has meant an unnecessary headache for many iPhone users who rely on their alarm clocks to wake them up in the morning. With a bug that prevents the alarm clock app from readjusting to the new time, iPhone users have reported problems waking up in time for work last November. Although iOS 4.2 claimed to have resolved this issue, here’s what you can do just in case the bug reappears.

Some may argue that flowers for Valentine’s Day are clichéd, but for young couples who want to go through time-honored traditions, flowers are the best bet. They come in countless varieties so do a little bit of research if you want to make the right impression. For some ideas on how to present flowers charmingly and with a little bit of modern style, click after the cut.

If this is your first time staying up for Black Friday, don’t become a victim of this post-Thanksgiving shopping kickoff. Here are some quick and doable tips for keeping awake and keeping your spot in line!