Archive for January 31st, 2010

Long Live the Woof!

January 31, 2010
By Ashley
Long Live the Woof!

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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Small but Cool Cars for Urban Living

January 31, 2010
By Mike
Small but Cool Cars for Urban Living

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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3 Things Your Boyfriend Doesn’t Tell You Before Moving In

January 31, 2010
By Mike
3 Things Your Boyfriend Doesn’t Tell You Before Moving In

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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Planning an Apartment Warming Party

January 31, 2010
By Mike
Planning an Apartment Warming Party

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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More Baby Proofing Tips

January 31, 2010
By Ashley

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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5 Healthy Eating Tips for College

January 31, 2010
By Mike
5 Healthy Eating Tips for College

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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Facebook Vs. MySpace- My Timewasters

January 31, 2010
By Bobby
Facebook Vs. MySpace- My Timewasters

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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