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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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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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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Paying rent, school, heat, and car loan and insurance can take up a bit of my cash each month, but I was hanging out with my roommate the other night and we came up with some pretty clever birthday gift ideas that wouldn’t cut too bad into our budgets. (This is going to be...
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I informed all of you of my last Valentine’s day adventure in Grand Fun on a Small Scale- Celebrating Valentine’s Day. Well, this year, I got more than I bargained for. Note to the guys – you plan it! I have never once had a Valentine’s Day where I didn’t plan the day...
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The digital world has given us a lot of gifts. Perhaps one of the most valuable being the space we save by eliminating extra stuff. It’s no secret apartment life has advantages, but space isn’t usually one of them. Save space and simplify life by considering some of my favorite techy products for the home. Digital...
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