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The best travel pillows of 2023: six comfy designs reviewed

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We’ve all been there, struggling to get comfortable on a long journey. Luckily, travel pillows can help support the head and neck, whether you’re travelling by car, train or plane, or just relaxing in a terminal or waiting room. We’ve reviewed six popular choices to find the best travel pillows you can buy this year. Jump to:  Best inflatable travel pillow Best long-length travel pillow Best memory foam travel pillow Best for versatility Best for chin support Best for camping How to use a travel pillow What to look for in a travel pillow How we tested  We judged these...

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How to Create Ribbon Wreaths

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Have you ever seen those gorgeous ribbon wreaths that pop up in elegant department stores for the holidays? Beautiful though they are, they are often expensive – and might not be exactly the colour or style to match your décor. The good news is, they are simple and inexpensive to make – and fun! You can indulge your creativity and tailor them to match any season, party, or décor style. I have some I keep up all year round. Follow this easy step-by-step guide to create your own ribbon wreath – or make them as gifts. Enter the Wildwoods You...

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Class, Power, and Murder on the Emerald Isle: The Case of Malcolm Macarthur

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One Sunday in early May 2022, I went for a walk with my son in Sandycove, a coastal suburb just south of Dublin. It was a bright and beautiful day, and the first fine possibility of summer was in the air; the beach was crowded with picnicking families and children flinging themselves, shrieking, at the icy sea. We made our way up the hill past the bathing area at the Forty Foot, and when we came to the squat Martello tower in which James Joyce set the opening chapter of Ulysses, we paused for a moment. As I dutifully informed...

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Most Likely To Impress: Former Schoolhouse in Pennsylvania Makes the Grade With Buyers

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[TAG0]Realtor.comThe offers rolled in quickly for a one-time schoolhouse priced at $398,000 in rural Pennsylvania. And after just days on the market, the charming antique is already pending sale. “It’s an incredible property,” says Stewart Gross, who is co-listing the property with his mother, Holly Gross—both with BHHS Fox & Roach West Chester. “Part of it is the unique window structure on the tower and the main staircase going upstairs.” Staircase with unique window designBrian Castro/ Virtual Vista A plaque on the building shows the 1887 date.Brian Castro/ Virtual Vista Interior with a chalkboardBrian Castro/ Virtual Vista The building in Honey Brook, PA, dates...

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Reversible Reclaimed Wood Wall-Art

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The whole title of this project would be: “Reversible, spring/fall, distressed reclaimed wood, mason jar flower holder wall art,” but that just gets unwieldy! Reclaimed Wood Wall-Art: Easy and Versatile I wanted to do something that could conceivably be done on an afternoon or a weekend, with minimal tools and supplies, and that would still wow your friends. I saw some things similar online, but I'm always asking myself, “how can I make that idea better?” And this is what I came up with! Supplies needed: A pallet or other reclaimed wood Paint Sandpaper Nails Burlap (or any rustic looking fabric)...

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