It’s no secret that living with your significant other will change your relationship. But putting in the extra effort to ensure it changes for...
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Apartment Life
Stay Hydrated All Day With These Cool Water Bottles
Hydration is important. I am sure of the fact that you do not need me to tell you that. But, if you are going to keep hydrated, do it right and do it in style!
I want to share with you some of my favorite hydrating containers, as I like to call them (mostly because...
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Simple Salsa in the Crock-Pot
It’s time for another crock-pot recipe. This time it is for a delicious appetizer: a simple salsa that you and your friends and family will surely enjoy.
This recipe is good for an appetizer, afternoon snack, addition to a fiesta-themed party, or even for a tasty topper on tacos, burritos or fajitas. Don’t forget the...
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DIY Moss Art: Green Decor Just Got Greener
I just started a DIY project at home with the help of my friendly neighbor. With the growing popularity of the living wall, I wanted to try my hand at creating a simple version for my own home. I love the idea of plants as art and decided to start with something simple to...
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Kickin’ It Old School: Retro Style
If you have been following my posts then you should be well on your way back about 20 to 40 years.
Okay, let’s run down the check list: you have the retro apartment; you have the old school Nintendo emulator and all of the games; now you have to get the right retro clothes. There...
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Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks (or else!)
Given enough time anyone can pick up a few bad habits. If fact, without the proper guidance from childhood, people are likely going to fail at functioning successfully in society. Dogs are no different. When your dog acquires behavior problems, the sooner you step in and begin to break him of those problems the...
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Effortlessly Increase Your Bank Account in 6 Steps
Let’s face it: you want to save more money – everyone does – but when it’s painful, we often fall off the saving wagon. Before you attempt uncomfortable methods to increase your bank account, consider these effortless ideas first.
Let Banks Pay You: Compare banks and only use high-yielding accounts. For savings, I use the...
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Staying Close When Living Far Away: 6 Tips to Keep Connected
You’ve already read and mastered the Top 5 Long-Distance Moving Tips. Bags are packed (or unpacked) and you’re far from where you’ve always called home. Adventures and learning opportunities are everywhere!
But distance can be hard on relationships, whether a significant other or family and friends. Here are a few ideas for staying close when you...
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Apartment Warming Tracks: 15 Songs You Hadn’t Considered
Ready to welcome guests into your new pad? Keep the party alive with the right beats. I generally choose music with solid beats and minimal “emo.” Here are some tracks that will keep the conversation moving and the guests moving. (Each song links to the song on YouTube.)
Bandoleros, Don Omar Feat. Tego Calderon: A chill...
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Exercise at Home
It is often difficult to make time to go to the gym or the park to workout. Even worse, in today’s busy career-driven world, many of us find ourselves working late and just wanting to head home when we finally finish up at the office.
It is still nice to be able to workout, even...
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Kickin’ it Old School: 3 Pieces of Apartment Décor
No matter the season or year, you can always find a style to call old school or retro. Decorating your apartment in an old school or retro style can go either way when it comes to cost, but when you do it well it can be a fun place to live that entertains friends...
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