Posts Tagged ‘ entertaining ’

BBQ on a Budget

April 6, 2010
By Amy
BBQ on a Budget

I recently left my job waiting tables – for this reason and that. Many of my server friends had expressed how lucky I was to be getting out of the industry. My response was, “Don’t be too jealous, we are going to be STRAPPED! I foresee many backyard BBQ’s in our...
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Game Nights That Will Have You ROTFL

March 10, 2010
By Amy
Game Nights That Will Have You ROTFL

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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Planning an Apartment Warming Party

January 31, 2010
By Mike
Planning an Apartment Warming Party

Congratulations on finding your new place! When is the party?! Hosting an apartment warming party is a great way to bring old friends together and meet new friends. Think of it this way: you get all of your friends in one place and friends get to shower you with cool stuff for your new...
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Ideas for Fun on the Cheap

December 22, 2009
By Bobby
Ideas for Fun on the Cheap

Here are several ways to have fun and enjoy your apartment with friends while saving money! Most importantly! Forget the bar! Save the Gas and the money for drinks and buy some bulk drinks for your fridge! That is right! stay at home! The money spent on a one time investment in some board games...
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“Grown Up” Party Ideas (and for those who aren’t “fully grown” yet)

December 20, 2009
By Ashley
“Grown Up” Party Ideas (and for those who aren’t “fully grown” yet)

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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Late Night Boredom Ideas

December 16, 2009
By Mike
Late Night Boredom Ideas

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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Hosting a Casual Wine Party

December 9, 2009
By Mike
Hosting a Casual Wine Party

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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