Last month I came home after a particularly rough exam. It was one of those days that exuded negativity – and my bedroom displayed evidences of last night’s all-nighter everywhere. Piles of loose leaf papers piled high amidst empty bottles of Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino (my new drink of choice) that littered my cluttered...
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I have a very best friend who is very much like myself. We are both good at talking about getting motivated, but usually wind up procrastinating and disgusted with ourselves. Each Spring we each start our own workout regimen. We often find ourselves wishing we would have just kept up with...
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Sack lunches aren’t just for kids anymore. With today’s economy and the country’s increasing health problems, it’s a good idea to pack your own lunch for a healthier meal. Here are some of the things I throw in my brown bag of deliciousness to satisfy my stomach throughout my work day! Healthy foods for lunches...
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Every holiday we get together with family to celebrate the occasion. Whether it’s inviting a few people over to our apartment (we traditionally host Christmas Breakfast with both sets of Grandparents each year) or heading to a larger gathering of family members, we are always looking for fun, new recipes to prepare. ...
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The world is filled with awkward situations. Sometimes I feel as if my own life is just a series of awkward circumstances. Just this morning, I looked down to see a white sliver below my shoe that was a souvenir from my last trip to the bathroom. Awesome. Then, in a sudden spout...
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My boys have been talking about Easter since the day after Christmas. Their focus changes rather quickly to the next celebration where they will be bestowed with gifts. Easter has always been my favorite holiday. I’m a choc-o-holic, so as a kid I looked forward to the giant chocolate bunny that...
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Say goodbye to the past and hello to what is new! When William Shakespeare wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow,” he had no idea what tricks Google had up their sleeve. Get ready to update your life this spring. Google offers amazing free resources that will take your life out of the “2000 and LATE”...
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Let’s start by first breaking the misconception that a well-put together bedroom somehow makes a man less manly. Part of becoming a man means you are competent enough to go out into the world and live on your own. Now, when I say “live”, I don’t mean just surviving with milk crate furniture and...
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Recently I have been thinking and blogging a lot about quality time. I’ve discussed the lack of quality time with your roommates. I’ve talked about the downsides to pushing your family aside to embrace your new found independence. I have also mentioned keeping things cool with your neighbors. Well, I feel like...
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Living in an apartment with a pet can be difficult, but for pet lovers like me, it’s a necessity! Unfortunately when it comes to keeping a spotless home, my pup isn’t exactly helpful. Pet hair getting embedded in carpeting, sofas and even the occasional bed sheet can be pretty disgusting; especially for guests–not everyone...
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Lately, it seems that I keep hearing more and more from my friends about wanting to get involved with volunteering in their communities. I don’t know if there is something in the air or what, but I am definitely not going to complain about it! In fact, I am happy they bring it up...
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Linens in your home can say a lot about you. When selecting bed linens, every characteristic of the product affects the quality and value. You cannot simply rely on the price to denote quality. Now, the smart shopper arrives at a choice by analyzing the product’s attributes and deciding how these mesh with her...
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I want to be a master. I want to be good at one thing. Have you ever felt like you do everything in life part-time? I go to school part-time. I work part-time. I write part-time. And even though there is no such thing as a part-time Mom, I sure...
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Keeping your car fueled, fridge stocked, bills paid and work happy, can create an awfully busy schedule for most people. I personally feel I am one of those people. I tend to focus on those four things and that is all. Money, work, food: If all that is in order then my life is...
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There is something about being able to open my windows that makes me want to clean my apartment from top to bottom. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh air and budding leaves and flowers that does it. The spring air smells so good I want to bring it right into my living...
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