A beer gift basket For the beer snobs among us, this will be most welcome, and not your typical gift. More surprising and possibly more weird, or more classy, depending your point of view:  a range of dessert wines. A weekend getaway for one That really mixes it up, doesn’t it—separation as a Valentine’s Day [...]

1.  Homemade Invitations start your party off on the right foot—personal, put-together, and fun. Using recycled paper, the unwritten-on half of old cards, or any other re-purposed materials will keep this part of your planning under budget. 2. Buy your decorations from a discount party store.  Actually, when arranged attractively, a couple dollar streamers can [...]

By MyNewPlace Guest Blogger, Ron Leshnower – About.com’s Apartment Living Expert! Each new year is an opportunity for improvement. So, January is a time when many people begin to act on a resolution to join a gym, start a diet, adopt a savings plan, or attempt to quit smoking, with the goal of enjoying a [...]

If you’re feeling those mid-winter blues, looking around your apartment and needing something different, a little online shopping might be just the thing.  Want to make some relatively small but crucial changes in your décor?  Etsy.com is a particularly good spot—all the items are handmade by individual craftspeople, and there is such a range of [...]

Moving into a new apartment in the new year? Here are a few things you’ll want to be sure to have around on your first day! If you’re moving from an old apartment into a new one, be sure to label your boxes well so that you know where to find the essentials. You may [...]

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If you’re traveling during the holidays, chances our that you have a lot on your mind.  In the midst of cooking, gift-wrapping, and stockpiling warm clothing, make sure that you don’t forget about home sweet home. Follow these easy tips to keep your apartment secure while you get into the holiday spirit far, far away! [...]

There are some foods that you just can’t get through the holidays without eating.  Everyone has their own variations on these things, and some… aren’t quite as good.  We’ve combed the internet for the best time-tested recipes from celebrity chefs, well-loved cookbooks, and popular restaurants.  Here are our five favorites. 1. Gingerbread Possibly the cutest [...]

Everyone knows Santa loves cookies.  What does Santa not love?  Electrical fires from faulty decorations and trips to the ER on Christmas Eve. Before you tack those reindeer up over the fireplace, keep the following safety tips in mind, and ensure that everyone survives the holiday season unscorched—literally. Decorate at an age-appropriate level And by [...]

It’s that time of year—the time for increasing your daily calorie intake by 100% and drinking more themed cocktails per week than you normally see in all those months that don’t have Christmas lurking at the end of them.  So what does your open-bar choice say about you?  Keep reading for our boozy drink breakdown. [...]