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Small Space Ideas

Preparing Your Thanksgiving Dinner in a Small Kitchen

Cole Nemeth

 · Nov 20, 2018

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Cooking in a small kitchen is difficult enough on a regular day — which is exactly why cooking a big family meal like Thanksgiving dinner in one can be absolutely catastrophic.

Whether it’s an old college bud or a cousin who thinks you’re best friends, someone is eventually going to want to spend the night at your apartment. But even if you have a so-called “extra” room in your humble abode, it’s probably not outfitted with guest room essentials like a bed and a nightstand.

Cassie Damewood

 · Oct 25, 2018

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The kitchen is often the busiest room in the home. It’s not only the place where people prepare their food, but it’s also where they gather as a family, entertain friends, store everyday items like their keys, and even feed their pets. In short, it’s really the central hub of the home, which also means […]

Cole Nemeth

 · Sep 18, 2018

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Meal planning and grocery shopping can go a long way in helping our weeks go by more smoothly — and let’s face it: we need all the help we can get in our hectic lives. But what are you supposed to do when you want to meal plan and your fridge is too small to […]

Ramona Branson

 · Sep 11, 2018

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Plants are having quite the moment in home decor. Although home dwellers have nearly always kept plants inside, we’re seeing a bit of a plant trend right now — people are buying everything from succulents to hydrangeas and hanging plants for the bathroom. Whether you’ve always enjoyed gardening or have never even purchased potting soil, […]

Ramona Branson

 · Apr 24, 2018

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A living space can look so big when it’s empty that you can’t even begin to imagine how your sparse furniture collection would ever transform it into a home. But once you unpack all the boxes, you often feel like you’re wedged in the middle of a storage unit gasping for air.

Cassie Damewood

 · Mar 20, 2018

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Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most daunting and fulfilling experiences existence has to offer. Of course, it’s easy to see how living in a one bedroom apartment with a newborn could seem a little overwhelming.

Amanda Ray

 · Feb 27, 2018

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When we’ve had a rough week and need a little pampering, it can be fun to go to the spa — but all of those sugar scrubs, massages, and pedicures can start to add up pretty fast. Instead of forking over wads of cash for spa treatments, you should consider making yourself a retreat at […]

Ramona Branson

 · Jan 11, 2018

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Paris is the city of love. It’s the city of lights. It’s the city where you can live “la vie en rose.” And yet, it’s also a city that was built over 2,000 years ago — long before its founders had any idea how large it would become in the coming millennia. In an effort […]

Amanda Ray

 · Dec 19, 2017

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When you’re an avid baker, you want to make sure that all of your tools can be accessed at a moment’s notice — for a last-minute bake sale, a company holiday party, or just a Friday night at home with friends and family.

Ramona Branson

 · Nov 21, 2017

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