If you’re stuck in a small apartment, at times you may feel like you have no room to breathe, let alone participate in day-to-day living.  Read and follow these tips to get rid of your claustrophobia and live with a clear head and clean space. Open shades and windows to let the world around you...
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Many apartment complexes do not let you paint your walls, so spruce up your living space with these alternative ideas to make your pad more “homey”. Wall Vinyl Decals – These unique and temporary alternatives can be found in many different designs, styles, and colors.  You can add borders to the top, middle, or bottom...
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If you have ever noticed, certain foods seem to taste better during certain times of the year.  So whatever the season you plan your party in, these hors d’oeuvres are guaranteed hits! Winter Seasonal Vegetables: Kale Leeks Radishes Rutabaga Turnips Beets Broccoli Sweet Potatoes Parsnips Onions Celery Artichoke Carrots Cabbage Seasonal Fruits: Chestnuts Grapefruit Lemons Oranges Tangerines Mandarins Kiwis Hors d’oeuvre Ideas: Cranberry-Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread (delicious recipe served with an assortment of crackers) Carrot Coconut Soup (delicious recipe) Balsamic Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini...
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If you’re tired of the same old “drinking” parties, plan your party with a specific theme in mind.  Here is a short list of cool ideas that are sure to be a guaranteed hit! Spa Party – Most women love to be pampered and feel beautiful, and getting the spa treatment does just this.  These...
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The hors d’oeuvres and drinks are all set out, the stereo system is loaded with your newly burned CD, and your guests are arriving.  As the guests pile in, you begin to hear the same questions over and over again and a neighbor knocks on your door to ask you to keep the noise...
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I live in a very small apartment (just barely 700 sq ft) with my boyfriend and his dog.  This makes for a very…cozy… living arrangement.  As I look forward to the Christmas season, I began to wonder how on earth I was going to fit a Christmas tree into this cursedly small space!  After...
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Tired of the same old decorating ideas of painted walls and nice curtains?  Here are some fun ideas for decorating your living space to create a unique environment: Use mirrors for unique decorations – and make your room appear larger!  Mirrors give the appearance of space, especially used in small spaces.  Add some uniquely framed...
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Anyone who has ever rented an apartment knows that the less the amount of “stuff” you accumulate, the easier it is to live.  However, throughout time, it is inevitable that things will be acquired and you may just run out of space for living!  Therefore, I have put together a list of helpful tips...
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My workout area is confined to a small 10×12ft. bedroom. This can make life difficult at times. But with a little creativity, you can turn your small area into a gym. 1. Invest in a yoga mat and some instructional DVD’s – Yoga is a great routine to get familiar with, especially for people that...
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With living in an apartment, picking the right dog can be difficult–especially coming from a person who isn’t partial to small dogs. After doing some research, I was surprised to find that there are numerous large-breed dogs that are well-suited for apartment living. 1. Mastiff - Mastiffs are huge so when my boyfriend told me...
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