Ready to welcome guests into your new pad? Keep the party alive with the right beats. I generally choose music with solid beats and minimal “emo.” Here are some tracks that will keep the conversation moving and the guests moving. (Each song links to the song on YouTube.) Bandoleros, Don Omar Feat. Tego Calderon: A chill...
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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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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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Here is yet another bum off the street that I picked up that just happens to be an apartment frequenter. Nicki (aka Bum) has some insightful thoughts on living with your boyfriend/girlfriend or a close friend. If you guys can think of any questions about rooming with peeps or with your love bug, please ask...
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Today’s economy is kicking most of us in the bum. With this economy comes downsizing, which may mean selling your home and moving into an apartment. You may see this as a bad thing; I, being the optimist I am, see this as an opportunity for a fresh start! Don’t get...
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My friend recently introduced me to one of most hilarious shows of our time – Flight of the Conchords. Oh.my.word. I cannot stop laughing as I watch these two goofball men, whom form the failing band called “Flight of the Conchords.” The band (who has been a real band since 1998),...
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You don’t necessarily have to be a slob to attract pests to apartment. They can come from neighbors’ apartments or a little spot around your pad that you never even thought about. The point is, pests are a part of life and can infect anyplace. It is your job to rid...
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If you have a baby, are having a baby, or know someone having a baby (or all three!), you may or may not know that companies offer some really awesome equipment in an attempt to keep your baby safe. Our blogger Bobby went over a couple of helpful child-proofing ideas (“Parental Necessity: Child...
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I’m sure everyone enjoys a night out with friends, maybe some dancing, a little bit of eating, and a few delicious drinks! However, this can definitely begin to add up and, if you’re on a budget like me, this is definitely a drawback of a good time. You have that perfectly awesome new pad...
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Whether you have had your apartment for years or you are just moving into your first place, there are just some appliances you should not be without. Most places come with the basics: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and if they aren’t included, then you should be able to work something out with the apartment...
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