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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My husband and I celebrated our 8th anniversary this past weekend. We wanted to find something to do that was fun and special, but we had commitments spread out across the weekend that inhibited us from traveling too far. Sometimes it is fun to be a tad spontaneous so we decided to...
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I have mentioned my affinity for coffee in past blogs. Some prefer to call it a caffeine addiction, but for me it is not that. I love coffee — the smell, the taste, the warmth (or the coldness of an iced coffee on a rare occasion), the smoothness, even the color. As you can imagine,...
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You did it! You finally found your new apartment after months of searching. Whether this is your first apartment or your tenth, one thing remains the same: it’s time to party! When you host an apartment warming party you are letting friends and family know that you are established in your new home and...
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I recently left my job waiting tables – for this reason and that. Many of my server friends had expressed how lucky I was to be getting out of the industry. My response was, “Don’t be too jealous, we are going to be STRAPPED! I foresee many backyard BBQ’s in our...
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The temptation to gobble up every last bit of Easter Candy and Dessert has been overwhelming to me the last couple of days! I have found myself walking by these tasty sweets on more than one occasion, eyeballing them with a fierce intensity. I can’t help but envision myself as a female...
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Finding out later in the week that you could have saved 20 cents on the gallon of milk you bought on Monday can be a real bummer. That money that you can save is not just for milk but for everything you need to stock your apartment. Just remember that the 20 cents you...
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Once a year my longtime BFF’s parents host a gigantic poker party. It’s a REALLY big deal. People go to great lengths to get on the list of invitees and must hold a certain standard to remain there. DON’T get too drunk and obnoxious, DON’T cancel without a replacement, and DON’T...
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Every year at Easter our church choir invites all the members of our congregation to sing the Hallelujah Chorus along with them. It is such a wonderful morning of celebration. The chorus sounds magnificent with its many voices, accompanied by brass, organ and tympani. I usually look forward to singing with them every...
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Although I do not consider myself a professional on dating, I have some hot tips ensuring at least your end of the bargain is a success. 1. Don’t do something boring that feels like a job interview. Pick something team oriented. Call me crazy, but I refuse to go on movie dates. They offer no...
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