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Worst housewarming gifts of all time
Whatever you do, don’t give these gifts to your friends for their next new apartment housewarming party. They might just hate you for life. Doormat with obnoxious greeting – Doormats are necessary, but doormats with lame/cheesy sayings are just stupid. If you give this to your friend, they will be faced with a hard decision [...]
Tips for expanding entertainment space in your rental
The size of your apartment doesn’t pose rigid rules on the amount of guests that you can comfortably entertain. Gather all of your friends and party with space to spare. Square footage is only a fraction of what makes a rental a good entertainment space. Selecting the right furniture and layout ensures that you’re getting [...]
What to expect from your date on Valentine’s Day
Trying to dig deeper into the depths of Valentine’s Day and its effects upon us, mere humans, we’ve compiled a list of archetypal males to give you an idea of what you can expect of your date this magical night. Just because we love surprises, but not that much. The Knight. This guy is the [...]
Your Super Bowl XLVII Primer
Diffuse the inevitable shout fest between Niner and Ravens fans with this very useful Super Bowl trivia. Here are the things you need to know about this year’s final matchup between the best teams in American football. When: The 2013 Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLVII, will be played on Sunday, February 3, at 6:30 p.m. [...]
Your January apartment workout
Holidays are last month’s thing, a new year began as did the task to lose the pounds we’ve been gathering since Christmas. Gym memberships seem to be on everyone’s minds, but before you sign the contract, watch out for scams and tricks. I am not a big fan of going to the gym, but I [...]
Five great ideas for your Super Bowl Party this year
Throwing a Super Bowl bash this year? You’ll need more than some chips, salsa and a big flat screen TV to keep your guests entertained. Go big or go home for this year’s party by taking advantage of some of our touchdown-guaranteed entertaining ideas. This year’s Super Bowl is taking place at the Louisiana Superdome [...]
5 Winter TV premieres worth watching, worth missing
Don’t miss the season premieres of the hottest shows of 2013. There are definitely times during the day when there is nothing good on television. No matter how many channels you have and how many times you flip through them, there will be dead spaces where the QVC sales are the most exciting things on [...]
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Awesome mocktails for your New Year’s Eve shindig
Actually these yummy concoctions are perfect for any party, but New Year’s Eve is a wonderful occasion to test drive them. And of course, no one is going to fault you if you spike them with the clear liquor of your choice…! [Note: amounts for some recipes are general, simply adjust according to how many [...]
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Holiday table setting and decorating ideas
I’ve always been a fan of holiday fun, shopping rounds and twinkling white lights. But organizing large family gatherings, especially when there’s a picky aunt looking for something to complain about…well that’s another story. Let’s just say table decorating was never one of my strong points. If you’re anything like me you’ll love these easy [...]
Stupid Christmas stocking stuffers you should avoid
File it along with your favorite cuddly endangered species – putting together a truly enjoyable Christmas stocking experience is in danger of going extinct. Think back to your childhood. Remember opening a bunch of little packages that taken individually might not be that exciting, but when put together, are a practically perfect holiday gift? It’s [...]
What do you know about the Christmas tree?
The Christmas Tree is probably the most suggestive holiday symbol, next to Santa and his reindeers. Its history is sprinkled with great moments, did you know? The first decorated Christmas tree was in Riga, Latvia in 1510. Small candles used in lighting the tree date back to the middle of the 17th century. Edward Johnson, [...]
New renter technologies for 2013
Technology is driving change everywhere you look: the way we work, the way we live, the way we ride horses. Renters now can enjoy many of the advances that formerly only home owners could afford. Where will this lead us? Crystal ball time – here are some of the technological advances that renters will enjoy [...]
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Hosting your holiday housewarming party like a Mystic Falls vampire
The Vampire Diaries is a different kind of vampire drama. One that’s actually not that lame and shows off some inspiring features, especially when it introduces themed dances and town fests. They sure know how to throw a party, let’s give them that. Leaving out the gloomy and terrifying, parties in Mystic Falls are all [...]
Tips and tricks for easy Thanksgiving meal cleanup
Avoid cleanup drama with simple pre-planning tips. Cleaning up is always the worst part of a party, particularly Thanksgiving where there are tons of people and more food than you can shake a stick at. Never fear. Simple clean up tips are here: Even no-stick pans are no match for baked-on cheese. If you will [...]
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Don’t be a turkey – cooking safely this Thanksgiving
Food safety is important every day of the year, but around Thanksgiving time we’re reminded to properly store, defrost, prepare, cook and serve your holiday turkey without giving your guests the unwanted gift of food poisoning. There’s no worse way to spend the rest of the holiday weekend than vomiting incessantly when you could be [...]
Why the hipster mantra will save the world
Hipsters are easy to make fun of but they might be the superheroes of our cities. Bear with me. In some circles, “hipster” has become synonymous with “tool,” a too-cool-for-school elitist group that wants so hard to be original that it has become a cliché. In other circles, “hipster” simply means “conscious—,” conscious of social [...]
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Bits of you based on your favorite winter holiday
A comparison is never good, unless you’re changing apartments and measure your personal growth by improving on square footage and amenities. But how about a comparison between holidays? We look a look at the three most popular fall and winter celebrations – that would be Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, of course, to see what personality [...]
Don’t get egged – Halloween candy-giving etiquette
A mid-week Halloween means lots of people will be at home for the holiday, instead of out celebrating. You could do like I do: turn off all the lights, pretend no one’s home, and avoid trick-or-treaters altogether. If you do decide to give out candy, here are the things you need to know to avoid [...]
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Staying warm while looking hot this Halloween
It’s time for everybody’s favorite holiday for dressing scantily and scandalously, Halloween! It’s the chilliest time of the year to be trying to be outside in costumes that sometimes amount to not much more than a bathing suit. I don’t know how those NFL cheerleaders in cities like Green Bay, Denver and Foxborough do it! [...]
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Tim Burton’s best Halloween flicks
You’d want to answer with a strong ‘Yes’ when looking at his extraordinary adventures in the cinematographic world. Tim Burton has built an amazing career on dark and quirky-themed movies. His creations are the perfect pre-Halloween entertainment. We’ve made a list with some of his season-suited films, perhaps you’d like to watch them again or [...]
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