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5 Ways To Stay Healthy This Year
The wintertime can be tough, no matter where you live in the world. The cold temperatures, whipping winds, and constant rotations of friends and family being sick can really affect how you feel. So, why not be proactive and try to stay healthier and happier this year with a few simple steps! It won’t take much to try to stay healthier, and if you do find yourself getting sick, these practices can help…
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How To Make Quick & Easy Cornbread
When the winds are whipping outside, and the temperature is cold enough to need extra layers, there is nothing we crave more than warmth after a long day. The first option would be to curl up next to your Valor Fireplace and get cozy and warm, but what about when your feeling hungry? One favorite that can be made in less than an hour is delicious, soft cornbread! This great…
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How To Make Holiday Gingerbread Cake
When you think of Christmas baking, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most, it’s easy to think of cookies, pies, bars, bite-sized treats or even homemade chocolate. But one of the most popular items on a Christmas baking list would be gingerbread and usually in the classic form of gingerbread man cookies or perhaps a house! Now, to put a fun and exciting twist on the…
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Quick & Easy Cinnamon Buns
Who doesn’t love a homemade tray of warm cinnamon buns? Whether you’re preparing for guests, heading out to a social function or just have a craving, these cinnamon buns are quick, easy and delicious! They won’t take too much work to make, and the recipe can be easily doubled to make extras for a large crowd or for the freezer for later use. Ingredients Needed: 2 Cups Of Flour 1/4 Cup…
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Home Tasks To Tackle In November
Now that October has come to a close, we can now welcome November with open arms! As we do that, it’s important to remember that November can bring colder temperatures and a change in the weather pattern, so it makes for a great time to get a few things done in and outside of the home before the season changes. These tasks won’t take too much time and will be well…
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Homemade Pumpkin Muffins
The harvest season is upon us, and one of the most popular ingredients is pumpkin! Whether you enjoy pumpkin in your latte, your baked goods or in your main course, the options are endless. However, today our focus is on delicious, easy to make pumpkin muffins that won’t take long to create. Not only can you whip these treats up right before guests arrive, but they also freeze well if…
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Q&A: What Maintenance Will My Gas Fireplace Need?
The care and maintenance of your gas fireplace is very important. You always want to ensure your fireplace is in good working condition, so you can flip on the heat on whenever it’s needed. So, the big question is how much maintenance does your Valor Gas Fireplace really need? Once a month? Once a year? And what’s the best way to ensure your fireplace runs smoothly every time? These are…
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Homemade Soft Pretzels
There is nothing better than the smell of a freshly baked good, cooking away in the oven. Not only will your house smell amazing through the process, but you’ll also be able to serve and share your hard work with your family and friends. One very sharable treat that will have everyone talking is making homemade soft pretzels right from your own kitchen! These pretzels taste just like the ones…
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4 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
With the Summer season on the way, we usually will see bright sunshine, hot temperatures, and no clouds in the sky. But there can be one annoying thing that comes with Summer, which is pesky bug visitor: mosquitoes! Not only are they annoying and hard to get rid of, but they can leave you with itchy bites that can really put a damper on your summer. Luckily, there is an…
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Spring Cleaning Your Valor Fireplace
As the warmer months quickly begin to approach, the last thing we are thinking about is heating up the house with our fireplace as the sun will start to do that for us! However, before you shut everything down, it’s essential to give your Valor fireplace the maintenance it deserves. This will also ensure that it will be ready when temperatures begin to drop in the fall and winter, and you’re ready…
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