Feb. 3rd’s New York Times had a story that caught my eye and made me outraged! Renters in an Upper East Side apartment decided to get their sweet dachshund-terrier mix “debarked” after a neighbor threatened to complain to the co-op board. That’s right, they didn’t make the complaint and the Marder family...
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Living in the city presents plenty of challenges to a car owner no matter the size of the city. I have owned large and small cars in large and small cities and each experience was unique. Here are my picks for best all-around “small” vehicles for urban life. 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 330S Here is...
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You two have decided to get a place together. That’s great news. You two will get to know each other in ways you can’t yet imagine. However, there are a few things that we (boyfriends) should share with you before we share a place. Shower clutter – We hate it. Why do you have all...
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Congratulations on finding your new place! When is the party?! Hosting an apartment warming party is a great way to bring old friends together and meet new friends. Think of it this way: you get all of your friends in one place and friends get to shower you with cool stuff for your new...
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If you have a baby, are having a baby, or know someone having a baby (or all three!), you may or may not know that companies offer some really awesome equipment in an attempt to keep your baby safe. Our blogger Bobby went over a couple of helpful child-proofing ideas (“Parental Necessity: Child...
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Believe it or not, there are actually healthy foods that won’t cost an arm and a leg. You should also consider the ways you indirectly save money by eating healthier. Being healthy means having a higher immunity and making fewer trips to the doctor, for example. Whatever the reasons for making wiser decisions in...
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I tend to have a bit of free time in my apartment after my 50-hour work week, blogging, reading, and boyfriending. This time I’m mentioning is mostly wasted on social networking sites. It’s been this way for me since high school. Though, back then it was mostly chatting on AIM and updating my dramatic...
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Despite our best attempts to go green, the chances are in favor of there still being plenty of little items around the house that don’t quite fit into a recycling category or maybe have one or two other uses left in them. Living in an apartment often means you have to maximize your resources....
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I’m sure everyone enjoys a night out with friends, maybe some dancing, a little bit of eating, and a few delicious drinks! However, this can definitely begin to add up and, if you’re on a budget like me, this is definitely a drawback of a good time. You have that perfectly awesome new pad...
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Whether you have had your apartment for years or you are just moving into your first place, there are just some appliances you should not be without. Most places come with the basics: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and if they aren’t included, then you should be able to work something out with the apartment...
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