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Blue and White Beach Bedroom Makeover

Looking for ideas to decorate a blue and white beach bedroom? Here’s one of my favorite before and after rooms decorated for summer. Do you remember this bedroom from last year? This is where it started. Before it was painted navy blue. Before it had its own DIY headboard. Before it was completely decorated from head to toe. This is the room I have stayed in my whole life. When I was little I used to sleep on bunk beds in here and read Nancy Drew books. When I was a new mom, my kids would stay in here in a pack-n-play. I’ve spent more vacations in this room than all the seasons of Downton Abbey combined. I came back...

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Blue and White Beach Bedroom Makeover

Looking for ideas to decorate a blue and white beach bedroom? Here’s one of my favorite before and after rooms decorated for summer. Do you remember this bedroom from last year? This is where it started. Before it was painted navy blue. Before it had its own DIY headboard. Before it was completely decorated from head to toe. This is the room I have stayed in my whole life. When I was little I used to sleep on bunk beds in here and read Nancy Drew books. When I was a new mom, my kids would stay in here in a pack-n-play. I’ve spent more vacations in this room than all the seasons of Downton Abbey combined. I came back...

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Hey Pandas, What Do You Wish Someone Had Told You Before Moving Out For The First Time?

Me and my sister just got our first apartment away from home. We haven't even fully moved in yet but I'm at a point where I'm cursing my dad for not giving us a bit of advice on what we choose. For instance, if you're going to get an apartment, it's best to choose a lower floor if you've got heavy furniture. Because lugging it up two flights of stairs? Yeah, it sucks.Another thing I wish we'd known: most apartments won't take a dog over 80lbs here. It doesn't matter what his breed is, or if he's an extremely well-trained, child-friendly dog who went through obedience classes.#1That is ok to come back, to try again, to start over as many...

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Affordable, Entry-Level Ultralight Tent: 3FUL Gear Lanshan 2 Review

Dabble in ultralight backpacking before you dive into it, with the stout, if imperfect, 3FUL Gear Lanshan 2 Tent. Backpacking tents are marvels of modern tech. They’re lightweight, packable, and durable enough to withstand the tests of Mother Nature. But their advanced manufacturing processes come at a cost. Tents from industry leaders such as Z-Packs or Hyperlite Mountain Gear regularly go for upward of $700. For hikers on a budget, this can be just as intimidating as an entire stretch of mountains. Enter 3FUL Gear and its humble Lanshan 2 ($158) ultralight tent. In its quest for recognition, this shelter faces an uphill fight. The brand isn’t exactly a household name, and you won’t find one at your local outfitter....

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Affordable, Entry-Level Ultralight Tent: 3FUL Gear Lanshan 2 Review

Dabble in ultralight backpacking before you dive into it, with the stout, if imperfect, 3FUL Gear Lanshan 2 Tent. Backpacking tents are marvels of modern tech. They’re lightweight, packable, and durable enough to withstand the tests of Mother Nature. But their advanced manufacturing processes come at a cost. Tents from industry leaders such as Z-Packs or Hyperlite Mountain Gear regularly go for upward of $700. For hikers on a budget, this can be just as intimidating as an entire stretch of mountains. Enter 3FUL Gear and its humble Lanshan 2 ($158) ultralight tent. In its quest for recognition, this shelter faces an uphill fight. The brand isn’t exactly a household name, and you won’t find one at your local outfitter....

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