February 2012 Keep-It-Together Checklist

Equipped with a can of paint (and a few other supplies), it’s easy to brighten your space in just a few short hours. Try a bold color on both unfinished and finished wood furniture or even your glass coffee table. For a smaller project, use colorful paint to reinvent a ceramic lamp, a wooden mirror frame, or even throw pillows. The possibilities are endless!

Have a few friends and neighbors each prepare one of these big-batch meals and swap, that way can enjoy a variety of delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

Enlist the kids help to make festive Valentine’s Day decorations.

Protect the tables in your home from unsightly rings with these one-of-a-kind coasters.

Use this guide to arm yourself with an arsenal of tricks in the kitchen. Make breadcrumbs and freeze leftover tomato paste to so your leftovers from a recipe don’t go to waste. Or, learn the fastest ways to core an apple and seed a pomegranate to get lunches and snacks ready more quickly.

It’s not too late to show your sweetheart some love. These creative, no-fuss DIY projects make perfect last-minute gifts.

It’s that time of year again. Download these handy apps to get a head start on this year’s taxes.

Work one (or all) of these simple relaxation strategies into your day to keep stress levels low.

Did you know certain colors affect the way you feel? If you’re in need of a quick pick-me-up after a long winter, or simply looking for a change, a new paint color in your home might be the perfect solution. These warm neutrals, greens, and blues will not only look great on your walls, but they’ll make you feel better, too. Now, that’s a win-win situation.

Pick up these 11 ingredients for six nights worth of delicious, time-saving meals.

Now’s the time to invest in that statement piece you’ve been holding out on—February is the best time to score great deals on furniture.

These products will help soothe the effects of cold, dry winter air.

Last-minute dinners don’t have to come straight from a box or a can. Fresh arugula and prosciutto can do wonders to dress up a frozen pizza, and just four simple additions can transform an ordinary can of chicken noodle soup into Thai coconut soup. With more than a dozen other convenience food upgrades to choose from, preparing dinner will seem like magic.

Keep your fingers from feeling the wrath of winter by giving them a little extra TLC. Why not paint them a nice winter shade while you’re at it?

These everyday items can be used in different ways to help fix common winter problems.

It's not even March, but booking early not only gives you something to look forward to, it also cuts your costs dramtically.