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apartment design \ Chalkboard Paint
Doodle it up! DIY magnetic chalkboard
If you’re looking for a simple and fun way to display notes, doodles and messages, we’ve got a project for you! Create a custom, magnetic chalkboard that fits your style and fits in your space. It can be any shape and as small or large as you like. We’ve outlined the materials and steps below. [...]
Get that spooky spirit
Are you ready for Halloween? Got a new costume all ready to impress your friends? Or are you still thinking about recycling the one you wore last year… and the year before that? Never fear, Atlanta residents. We have some fun ideas for how to get that spooky spirit with activities and events around the [...]
Don’t miss: Bloktoberfest is Saturday
What: Bloktoberfest, a citywide block party/Oktoberfest gathering with art, music, food, beer, several thousand of your friends and neighbors and much, much, more. When: This Saturday, October 15, noon to 7 p.m. Where: On South Street between Broad and 17th. Who and Why: The entertainment lineup includes The Walkmen, Cozy Galeries, Kuf Knotz, Toy Soldiers, [...]
Haunting your Halloween house
Halloween comes and goes so quickly each year that sometimes it hardly seems worth decorating for it. As soon as the trick-or-treating is over it is time to decorate for Thanksgiving. We came up with a few easy ways to get your home looking festive for the spooky holiday on a minimal budget. Even just [...]
Chicago restaurants \ desserts \ restaurants
Chicago sweet spots
One of the advantages of living in a city like Chicago is being able to find incredible food to suit any mood. Diversity is reflected across menus. It’s also a great place to find a simple, sweet treat. Many of us have a delicious little bakery we like to meet friends at or take guests [...]
Cheese Fondue
Ingredients ½ pound shredded Gruyere cheese ½ pound shredded Jarlsberg or other Swiss cheese 2 Tblsp cornstarch 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved 1 Tblsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup dry white wine 1 Tblsp cherry brandy ½ tsp dry mustard Pinch of nutmeg Steps 1) In small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cheese [...]
Philly apartments get tougher to find
The apartment rental market in Philly is tight. Vacancies are down and those seeking rentals continue to increase. That doesn’t mean you can’t find an apartment to rent in Philadelphia, it simply means you need to be proactive, get all your questions answered at the time of inspection, and be prepared to give a deposit [...]
Atlanta restaurants \ Food \ Vegetarian
Going vegetarian in Atlanta
If you’re a vegetarian you’re already aware that going to a restaurant with your meat-eating friends can mean your food choices will be limited. Luckily, there are some cities that offer great vegetarian fare mixed in with traditional menus. If you’re living in Atlanta, you’re one of the lucky ones. Atlanta was recently recognized as [...]
Fun Fitness in Atlanta
Most cities have bike paths and jogging trails. It’s easy to find a gym to lift weights or catch a class to get some exercise, but Atlanta, takes getting fit to a whole new level. In addition to the traditional work out venues, the exercise gurus in Atlanta want you to have fun. So get [...]
Downers Grove extends bar hours
Guess whose curfew was just pushed back? Well, not really, but if you’re at a bar in Downers Grove you can now continue to order drinks until 2 a.m. on weekends. The Village Council has unanimously approved a revision to the town’s liquor code. After a 6 month trial period in which DUI’s were closely [...]
4 Ideas for girls night in
Alright, it’s time. You’ve been working hard and you’re ready for some quality laughter with your girlfriends. If you’re looking for an easy way to create a memorable evening you’ve come to the right place. To keep it simple, we’re limiting our suggestions to four of our favorite and simplest ideas so you can get [...]
Chicago apartments \ local economy \ rentals
Chicago rents still rising
If you’re looking to rent an apartment in Chicago be aware that rents are expected to continue their uphill climb into next year. Keep this in mind as you negotiate a new lease or if it’s almost time to renew an existing one. Rents are expected to rise nearly 3% this year. That’s on top [...]
Stephan Pyles Restaurant: No Kid Hungry Dinner Event
Stephan Pyles Restaurant is reaching out to Dallas residents to support the annual Share Our Strength – No Kid Hungry Dinner to help end childhood hunger in the Dallas community and across the state. The event features an incredible line up of local and visiting chefs that will prepare a multi-course menu for guests. This [...]
Business \ Dallas \ restaurants
Business Bites: Top business lunch spots in Dallas
It’s no secret that Dallas is a business-friendly city; but is it business friendly restaurant-wise? We’ve gathered a list of restaurants for when you need to make a good impression, whether your lunch date is a potential boss, associate or a client you might be wooing. Café on the Green comes first, with its exquisite [...]
Give Me Five Benefit
Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry – is reaching out to Atlanta residents to support its 5th Annual “Give me Five” event to help end childhood hunger in the Atlanta community and across the country. The event features 10 of Georgia’s top chefs preparing a five-course dinner with each dish perfectly paired with wine chosen [...]
Chicago buses try to pick up the pace
Chicagoans experience some of the longest commute times in the country, an average of 33 minutes each way, and the city of Chicago is working hard to find a solution to the increasing gridlock. The Metropolitan Planning Council is recommending creating a network of CTA bus rapid transit routes that will decrease bus travel time [...]
Lollapalooza gives back to Chicago
Each year the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago’s Grant Park bring hordes of concert-goers to town. The park provides an ideal atmosphere for the thousands of attendees to roam easily between venues. This year’s event was a sell-out for all 3 days of the festival. The lineup included Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay and Deftones. While the [...]
All your first apartment really needs
Walk into any large retail store and you’ll see it. It’s time to push back to school products, including everything you need to set up your own apartment. Some stores even provide the checklist as soon as you walk through the door. This got us wondering about how much of this stuff is really necessary. [...]
Greektown Taste of Greece 2011
If you’re looking for a fun event with delicious food look no further than the upcoming Taste of Greece 2011 festival in Chicago’s Greektown. Located along Halstad Street between Van Buren and Monroe Streets, the festival features authentic Greek food, live music, Greek belly dancers and numerous vendors. The outdoor festival is perfect for people [...]
Organizing a small space
You did it! You’ve rented your own place. It’s small, it’s cozy, and it’s yours to decorate! Creating a space that fits your lifestyle is easy, especially if you keep the ideas below in mind. First, because it’s a rental, keep in mind that nothing you do should be considered permanent. Everything should be easy [...]
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