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Apartment Living

Condo’s and Rentals: Apartment Living In Both

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Apr 12, 2016

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Consider this: you’ve decided you like apartment living, and have seen a few condo listings, but don’t have the faintest idea as to whether it’d be better to look at condo listings or apartment rental listings. What’s the difference, anyway, and, importantly, what’s it like to live in each? Good questions. Let’s first tackle a […]

According to Forbes, only 8% of Americans keep their New Year’s resolutions. We’re only about a quarter of the way into the year. How is yours going? The great part is that even if you’ve been a little less dedicated than you planned, it’s not too late! Social scientists offer some simple suggestions to tweak […]

Beth Fitzjarrald

 · Apr 5, 2016

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Welcome to the 21st Century in Metropolitan America! We’re tech-savvy, intellectually advanced, globally attuned and humanistic multi-taskers. The industrial revolution in the 1700’s and 1800’s, which some might say started us on the path to the afore-mentioned attributes, also provided us with some reminders that progress isn’t necessarily squeaky clean; nor is it silent—ergo, grime […]

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Mar 14, 2016

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Have you made the decision? Are you primed to take the virtual job plunge? It’s perfectly doable, even in a small apartment; overhead is low and there are no “industrial” noises emanating from a telecommuter’s apartment to bother the neighbors. No factory or printing press equipment! You don’t need a certificate or special training and […]

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Dec 22, 2015

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What’s meal prepping? It’s a technique for buying and preparing meals in bulk so you don’t have to work quite so hard at putting together natural, healthy dishes. Our life these days is pretty hectic, and for those of us who live in an apartment and don’t have much kitchen space – either to prep […]

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Dec 17, 2015

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As the days get shorter and fall starts to fade, our apartments are getting colder. Whether you live in a heat controlled apartment building or a two family home, you may find your place of residence to be drafty, making it hard to keep cold air out. Here are a few ways to keep your […]

Lauren DiGiacomo

 · Dec 10, 2015

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  So you have a typical apartment kitchen…not the sort of space that has you whirling around a huge all-purpose chopping table/storage cart island, eh? Even if you did have a larger set-up, you’re too busy rushing around in the a.m. to do much more than pour out a bowlful of Kashi, sprinkle with sugar […]

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Oct 8, 2015

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Autumn is here and it’s time to get warm and cozy. As the weather cools down and busy schedules heat up you want a comforting home to come home to. Take some decorating cues from Mother Nature and infuse some fall into your apartment. If the heart of your apartment is the kitchen, fill a […]

Jacy Meyer

 · Oct 6, 2015

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Have you always wanted to work from home? All you need is to find something you’ll do well and for which you will be paid on an ongoing basis. The amount you’ll be able to pull in depends on the skill sets you parlay and the hours you put into pitching, publicizing and producing. Some […]

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Sep 22, 2015

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