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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Tonight is date night but you just spent all of your cash filling up your gas guzzler. So much for sushi. I guess you are staying in. Instead of feeling disappointed, take this opportunity to come up with some fun, intimate ideas you can share with your loved one in the privacy of...
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If you have trouble sleeping at night, you are like millions of other people in the country. Insomnia affects the length and quality of sleep you get every night. The rest you get at night affects (but is not determinative of) how the next day goes. If you have a bad day, then you...
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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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Have you ever traveled with a group of people somewhere that requires calling dibs on your bedroom? A cottage? Houseboat? Ski Chalet? I can picture it now: rushing in with our smallest bag we can carry, checking out each room, ready to hurl it onto the first bed that looks...
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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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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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Find a reason and make it happen. For us, our book and wine club keeps our love for books, wine, and each other alive! I used to be such a bookworm as a little kid. Then as I started getting into my teen years I had less and less time for books (at least less...
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Every time I try to squeeze more than four additional people into my apartment it reminds me of my favorite episode of the show Mad About You. Carol Burnett guest stars as Helen Hunt’s mother. She and her Dad are visiting for Thanksgiving and they pull up for their visit in an RV. Due...
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You are thinking margaritas and appetizers while your friend is thinking dance club. Another friend is thinking the best dive bar in town. And yet another friend is thinking wine bar. Obviously, you are not going to make it to every single one of these places (unless you’re going for a bar-hopping kind of...
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