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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I like to think that I am fairly aware and environmentally conscientious. However, just because I know about ways to be more environmentally friendly, doesn’t mean that I am a practicing dirt-worshiping tree hugger. In fact, a recent accounting of products around my apartment has left me amazed. Over the years it seems that...
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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 messed up big time when I moved out of my first apartment. I pretty much figured that I’d just leave what I didn’t want any more inside and not clean I thing. I thought it was the complexes job, and they were going to clean it anyway right?  Wrong. Dead. Wrong. $756 bucks ...
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