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Practical Nursery Ideas for Your Apartment
One of the most exciting things about expecting a baby is getting the nursery ready. When first-time parents start acquiring baby furniture and anticipating their baby’s every need, it makes the reality of having a baby more concrete and believable. The main mistake that many first-time parents make however, is believing that they need to buy [...]
The Apartment Blues Playlist
In these hard economic times, many former home owners have now become renters. While there are many perks to living in an apartment – especially these days - apartment life isn’t always easy. If you find yourself getting the apartment living blues, here is the perfect playlist for you. Be sure to crank these songs up loud so that your [...]
College Campuses with Cemeteries
If you are a diehard college alumni, your college campus may have the perfect place for you both in life and in death. Some colleges offer the ultimate class reunion – in cemeteries and mausoleums, a small but growing trend on college campuses. Designed to house the cremated ashes of alumni, faculty and pets, a few colleges offer higher ed for [...]
Best Karaoke Bars in Austin
Austin is known for its great bars and live music scene, but this college town also has some great karaoke clubs. If you are looking for a fun night out in a place where you can let loose and sing your heart out, here is a list of some of the more popular Karaoke bars in Austin. Image: Masochismtango (flickr) Austin Karaoke 6808 N Lamar [...]
How to Plan a Rooftop Vegetable Garden
In cities where space is a much desired commodity, vegetable gardens may be considered a luxury. But if you live in a building where a flat rooftop is accessible, you could create a great rooftop vegetable garden from container pots, trellises or even raised garden beds. Whether you have a small space or an entire building’s rooftop, here are a [...]
5 Ways to Dispose of Large Objects
The day will come when you need to get rid of a mattress or a large piece of furniture. But what do you do if the object does not fit in your apartment community's Dumpster? Most apartment complexes have strict rules about leaving trash near the garbage bin, requiring you to fit it your trash inside and close the lid. Don't get stuck with fines [...]
Cities with the Most Desperate Housewives
Based on the lush lifestyles of the stay-at-home wives on the fictional show “Desperate Housewives,” the reality series, “The Real Housewives of Orange County” started as a TV show that originally featured real housewives who lived in Orange County, Calif. As the show grew in popularity, so did the syndications. Now, there are “Real [...]
5 Best Karaoke Bars in DC
Looking for a place to sing your heart out? Karaoke is alive and well in the Washington, D.C. area. From local dives to upscale venues, some of the best karaoke bars in the nation are located in D.C. Here are five of them that are considered favorites by many D.C. locals. Image: RLHyde (Flickr) Kostume Karaoke 1942 11th St. NW Washington, [...]
Biggest Easter Egg Hunts in the D.C. Area
If you are looking for an Easter egg hunt for the family, Washington, D.C. offers plenty of them. Of course, the biggest event is at the White House, but even if you do not get a ticket to the famous annual Easter Egg Roll held on the White House South Lawn, you can still get involved in some of the biggest Easter egg hunts in the D.C. [...]
