http://www.sheknows.com/authors/laura-carson-miller/articles Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967371/5-unusual-garden-planters While the plants and flowers in your garden certainly add color and personality to the chosen space, when it comes to container gardening, remember, your planter pick can actually be the star of the show. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967371/5-unusual-garden-planters Laura Carson Miller Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964092/how-police-auctions-can-help-your-community Have you heard about the largest police auction in the country, called Property Room? They take the seized and surplus items from police departments around the country and place them online for the general public to bid. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964092/how-police-auctions-can-help-your-community Laura Carson Miller Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963478/hand-and-nail-care-while-traveling Traveling can take its toll on your hands and nails. Between handling luggage, exposure to pool or ocean water and dry airplane air, it pays to be prepared when it comes to hand and nail care. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963478/hand-and-nail-care-while-traveling Laura Carson Miller Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963326/multitasking-beauty-products-for-your-beach-vacation So you’re hitting the beach for your vacation, and you are already worried about fitting all your swimsuits and party dresses into your carry-on, right? Well don’t sweat it, as we here at SheKnows have found all the best multitasking beauty products to help free up space for chic dinner dresses, curve-hugging cover-ups and dancing shoes galore. Check out our list of picks that do double- and triple-duty for you during your travels. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963326/multitasking-beauty-products-for-your-beach-vacation Laura Carson Miller Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963166/top-5-holistic-hotel-spas For many people scheduling the occasional massage or facial is considered a luxury, so imagine going on a trip out of town and staying at a fabulous hotel with the added benefit of specialized holistic spa accommodations? It's like a dream come true, and we have the spas to make that dream a reality! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963166/top-5-holistic-hotel-spas Laura Carson Miller Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960437/types-and-uses-for-cool-scissors When I think of scissors, I recall trying to learn to cut with them as a child; it seemed quite the insurmountable task. Luckily, it's much like riding a bike. Once you get the hang of it, a whole new world opens up! I've collected links to a bunch of fun scissors that cover many areas of home and life. See which ones you might need! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960437/types-and-uses-for-cool-scissors Laura Carson Miller Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960435/booking-travel-past-present-future When traveling, figuring out where to go and how you're going to get there can often be half the battle. While travel has certainly moved into the 21st century with gusto, some people still enjoy leaving the planning to someone else, while others meticulously plan each and every aspect of their trip solely on their own. Today we look at booking your travel plans and how it has changed through the years. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960435/booking-travel-past-present-future Laura Carson Miller Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960433/tips-to-prevent-sore-feet-while-traveling When you take off for work or play, whether it's a car trip to the next town or a long flight across an ocean, nothing can ruin a vacation jaunt quite like sore, aching feet. Many variables can make or break the mood for your traveling tootsies, so let's get up to speed on the best ways to keep feet happy and healthy while traveling. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960433/tips-to-prevent-sore-feet-while-traveling Laura Carson Miller Thu, 31 May 2012 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960431/ponzi-schemes-what-they-are-and-how-to-avoid-them Today I'm looking inside Ponzi schemes and how they operate, in hopes that the knowledge will keep you from ever getting involved in such a thing. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960431/ponzi-schemes-what-they-are-and-how-to-avoid-them Laura Carson Miller Thu, 24 May 2012 06:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960353/how-to-find-barter-options When you exchange goods or services without using money, this is called bartering. This form of "sales" has really grown in popularity in the last few years. With the economy tight, people might have less actual cash to use for purchases, but the skills or goods they have available can easily be put to work in a barter scenario to create a win/win situation for everyone involved. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960353/how-to-find-barter-options Laura Carson Miller Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960313/coveted-beauty-products-to-get-abroad When traveling out of the country, along with seeing sights and eating delicious foods, shopping is at the top of the list for most women. And shopping for beauty products they can’t get here in the U.S. is a priority for beauty product aficionados and those they love! Bringing home a most wanted makeup or skincare item from abroad can really spice up your beauty routine and make you the envy of your product-junkie friends and family members. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/960313/coveted-beauty-products-to-get-abroad Laura Carson Miller Mon, 11 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/960289/how-to-disinfect-your-house-after-sickness We’ve all been through it -- you or another member of your household is battling an illness and you are hyper-aware of the potential spread of germs to anyone and everyone in your living quarters. Here are ways to "divide and conquer" during and after an illness so you can once again enjoy a healthy environment in your own abode. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/960289/how-to-disinfect-your-house-after-sickness Laura Carson Miller Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959865/should-i-hire-an-architect-for-my-renovation If you're considering a renovation of your home or even if you are just remodeling one room or a say a kitchen plus dining area, you might be wondering if you can pull it off on your own or if you need the professional services of an architect. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959865/should-i-hire-an-architect-for-my-renovation Laura Carson Miller Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/959853/how-to-prepare-guest-room-and-bathroom-for-guests When you have guests coming to stay with you, it's nice to go the extra mile to make their personal quarters especially inviting and restful. These tips will make your guest bedroom and bathroom a lovely and lush place to unwind in the evenings and begin the day during their stay. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/959853/how-to-prepare-guest-room-and-bathroom-for-guests Laura Carson Miller Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959629/get-hair-dry-faster-while-traveling When I’m traveling, whether for work or play, dealing with blow-drying my hair is not something I want to spend a lot of time on. I’m sharing some easy beauty tips and tricks to speed up the process of drying your hair while on the road . Short, medium or long, these products will have you out the door and into the mix in no time flat. You'll have more time for fun when your hair is quickly done. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959629/get-hair-dry-faster-while-traveling Laura Carson Miller Wed, 23 May 2012 07:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/959443/how-to-deal-with-home-pests Your home is your castle and you want to keep it that way, right? While you might be known to your friends as the hostess with the mostest, you don’t want to be hospitable when it comes to home pests. This how-to article offers ways to deal with unwanted visitors in your home, hopefully before they take up permanent residence. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/959443/how-to-deal-with-home-pests Laura Carson Miller Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/958887/health-benefits-of-champagne A nice glass of perfectly chilled bubbly is something I hold dear, whether for celebrating a special occasion or for no reason at all. Who knew that along with being a top toasting choice and the perfect mate for fresh-squeezed orange juice, champagne offers health benefits, too? Cheers to that! http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/958887/health-benefits-of-champagne Laura Carson Miller Fri, 11 May 2012 08:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/958425/how-houseplants-contribute-to-health-and-happiness We all know houseplants are pretty to look at, but did you know they offer health and wellness benefits as well? Having houseplants can help you live a healthier and happier life. Find out how below. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/958425/how-houseplants-contribute-to-health-and-happiness Laura Carson Miller Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/958421/5-ways-to-create-a-memorable-meal-gathering Entertaining at home is one of my very favorite things. I especially love it when it’s warm outside and the grilling is easy! Here are some tips to create a memorable meal and host a party that provides fun and festivity for all. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/958421/5-ways-to-create-a-memorable-meal-gathering Laura Carson Miller Tue, 15 May 2012 08:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/958117/how-hotels-create-zen-ambiance When traveling, whether it’s for work or play, we all like our hotel to be a place of quiet respite and at times to serve as a calm oasis in the storm, depending on what our travel plans might entail. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/958117/how-hotels-create-zen-ambiance Laura Carson Miller