Hello 2010 (almost)!  New Years Eve is a night for celebration and ringing in the New Year, often with friends and family and a champagne toast.  I have always enjoyed the holiday and the opportunities for new beginnings, but I am not one who likes driving out on the roads the eve of.  There...
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I come from a huge family. On my mom’s side alone there are 8 siblings. Each one of her siblings has no fewer that 2 children. This means that major holidays and family events required some serious logistical planning. My family being as it is would not stand a family member staying at a...
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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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It’s a little after 11 p.m. and my roommate, along with most everyone in the building, is asleep. I’m bored. She has a full day tomorrow so I don’t want to disturb her, so what should I do? I’m thinking violin practice is about as good of an idea as a game of Hungry...
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Another favorite Caribou Coffee drink is the Mint Condition. Also a great dessert drink, with a lot of sugar, it’s particularly delicious in the winter months. Check out “How To Make a Vanilla Latte at Home” to get the basics for this drink. Then you’ll need: Chocolate syrup Mint syrup Whipped cream Andes Candies
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Hosting a casual wine party is a great way to reconnect with old friends and meet a lot of new people in a relaxed environment. I have hosted several of these very casual events and the most important part of the evening is all the planning that is involved before the first guest even...
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My family has a lot of get-togethers around the holidays, mostly involving food and gifts. A couple years into my adult life I realized my contribution expectations had changed. Though I never received a manual, it become obvious I was expected to help out during the holidays (as I should be). The problem was...
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The digital world has given us a lot of gifts. Perhaps one of the most valuable being the space we save by eliminating extra stuff. It’s no secret apartment life has advantages, but space isn’t usually one of them. Save space and simplify life by considering some of my favorite techy products for the home. Digital...
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My girlfriend and I were ready to put up a Christmas tree, but we don’t have a lot of space. Another issue we had to address was our lease agreement. It stated that we couldn’t have a live tree or any decorations that may pose a fire hazard. Fortunately, we found a flame-resistant four-foot...
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