So you just got new digs and a new coffee table you have fallen in love with. Everything is put in its place, your decor fits you to a “T,” and now you just need a few extras to spruce up the place. Where do you need extras and what do you need? My favorite...
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Living in such close quarters with two young and rambunctious boys proves to be challenging at times. We want to be respectful of our neighbors, but also want our boys to be able to be children. It’s yet another one of those compromises requiring a balance in our lives- a little give...
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I personally feel like I am an understanding and patient person, but everyone has limits. I’m desperate for some guidance so please listen to my thoughts and comment! World of Warcraft is the most popular MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) in the world right now. However, it seems to be destroying relationships left...
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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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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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Alright guys, you love playing video games – I love playing video games. They can be a good way to relieve stress, improve hand-eye coordination or even just a safe way to show your friends that you are better with a Barrett .50 at shots over a kilometer. No matter why you game, the...
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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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I’m thinking that if you were on the second floor or higher in your apartment that the answer you would literally be shouting is ‘YES!’ (in response to the title). Well, here is my story: This was three years ago and it was the first time I had ever lived away from home. I was...
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Of course a kick-butt game night includes your awesome peeps, food, and, let’s face it, electricity. These three things I have used, partied with and had a blast with (not only my friends, but even my family!). Imagining my mom holding a Rock Band guitar and singing along to Metallica…weird? I bet you know...
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Social gatherings at apartments usually involve alcohol consumption. The easiest (and most legal) way to enhance the amount of fun involving alcohol is to get a game of beer pong going. Beer pong steps up competition in a friendly and fun manner. Beer pong is very easy to get going. All you need is twenty...
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