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I Just Moved In With My Significant Other. Why Are We Fighting?
November 30, 2011 – 8:02 pm | No Comment
Heart on Table

So you decided to move in together, things were going well, you were both excited, and you’ve had some great moments, but you’ve also had a lot of fights. It seems like every other week …

Make Yourself a Renter Every Landlord Will Love: 7 Tips to Get Approved for the Perfect Apartment
November 28, 2011 – 3:23 pm | 8 Comments
Young woman sits on the floor around boxes holding a key in her hand

Our this week’s guest blogger, Joe,  shares his tips on how to score your dream apartment.

HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF A RENTER CANDIDATE EVERY LANDLORD WILL LOVE by Joe
At one time or another most renters have experienced the angst …

Living with a Stranger Roommate vs. BFF Roommate
November 26, 2011 – 4:17 pm | 2 Comments
Coffee Break

LIVING WITH A STRANGER ROOMMATE VS. BFF ROOMMATE by Katie
Moving into your first apartment can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to figuring out who to live with. Do you ask your best …

Is This Still Ok to Eat? 7 Tips for Leftover Safety
November 25, 2011 – 5:18 pm | 2 Comments
Thanksgiving 2011 028

Our all-things-culinary pro, Sam, shares his professional leftover storage tips, just in time to help you decide if you should risk one more turkey/stuffing/cranberry sauce sandwich.
 LEFTOVER SAFETY TIPS by Sam
We have all had that …

Moving In With Your Significant Other: Issues to Discuss
November 22, 2011 – 3:58 pm | One Comment
Cropped Ducks

So in a previous post, I went over some of the basics of the decision to move in with your Significant Other. If you think you’re ready, here are some Nitty-Gritty details to consider:
1. How …

How to Know You’re Ready to Move in Together?
November 18, 2011 – 3:34 pm | 2 Comments
Birds

So, you’re dating someone, and have been for a while. You and the Significant Other have been talking: maybe it’s time to move in together? You’re already swapping nights over at each other’s apartments anyway, …

How to Cook a Classic Thanksgiving Dinner
November 16, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Mom's Thanksgiving Table

Our CIA student guest blogger, Sam, shows how to throw a real adult Thanksgiving dinner party.
FOUR CLASSIC RECIPES FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER by Sam
For most of us, Thanksgiving means a meal enjoyed with family and friends, …

Apartment Safety Tips: Holiday Travel Edition
November 14, 2011 – 7:31 pm | 2 Comments
Lock

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s no surprise that many folks will be travelling – especially those living away from home for the first time. I still remember the relief that first year …

What to Do When Your Roommate Bolts
November 10, 2011 – 4:40 pm | 2 Comments
roommate bolts

Our guest blogger Katherine tackles an all-too-common roommate situation.
 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ROOMMATE BOLTS by Katherine  
Uh oh. Your soon-to-be-roommate got cold feet at the altar, pulled a Julia Roberts a la Runaway Bride and …

The Finishing Touches: Decorating Your Apartment Walls
November 8, 2011 – 12:04 am | 2 Comments
Framed Carleton

So, you’ve moved in to your first apartment, you know your way around your kitchen, you’re starting to learn the neighborhood and you have all your furniture. Life is good, except something feels a bit …