Do you need new ideas on how to decorate your Thanksgiving table this year? I watched a 5-minute video on Videopedia featuring fun creative projects that can be done with your family! Preparing for the holidays is often the time you spend the most quality time with your loved ones. Check out a few creative […]
Erica Campbell Byrum
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Decorating Your Home with Orange and Turquoise
When decorating my apartment, the use of bright colors was a crucial factor. I chose Moroccan style furniture and fabrics as it uses vibrant colors and intricately designed wood pieces. The mixture of exotic, yet elegant elements of this décor has become increasingly popular in modern homes. My favorite color combo is orange and turquoise. […]
Thanks4Giving a Heads Up!
The key to organization for a great holiday is planning ahead.Whether you plan on inviting people over for an event or you plan on traveling to see others, getting a head start is the key. Holidays are usually filled with chaos and disarray on the highway in and the airports, but yours doesn’t have to […]
Thanksgiving on a Budget- Potluck the Party
Potlucks have been around forever, but they are still an effective way to feed a large number of people on a budget. You can be the host and offer your house as the gathering place, but ultimately you want to delegate responsibilities to the attendees. The potluck theme can extend beyond food, if you plan […]
Laundry Washing on a Budget
If you are lucky, you have an apartment with free laundry facilities or a doting mother who comes over and does your loads for you. If you are like the majority of renters, however, you have to go to Laundromats or have coin-operated machines at your community. Check out our money saving tips for laundry […]
Hosting Overnight Guests in Your Rental
Entertaining overnight guests can be a challenge in a one-bedroom apartment or studio, especially if it is small. If you take a little time to plan out how to make the experience a good one, it can pay off for both of you. Even if you have a large place, there are some great ways to […]
10 Tips for Throwing a Tacky Christmas Sweater Party
Thinking about throwing a holiday get-together? ‘Tis the season for elusive, ugly and tacky Christmas sweater parties! Tacky sweater parties are a perfect theme for a fun yet a festive party. Follow these tips to throw a successful tacky Christmas sweater party this holiday that is cost-effective. 1. Send Invitations: Send out an evite to all of your guests and have the image […]
Healthy Eating This Valentine’s Day
Holidays are always the hardest time to stay on your eating plan. Sweet little temptations are constantly popping up. Seems like we’re still recovering from all the sugary snacks at Christmas and now we have to battle the constant chocolate ads everywhere for Valentine’s Day! So to try and help all you health consciences individuals, […]