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Shelby

Outdoors/adventure writer. Living proof that you can take the girl out of the Midwest, but you can't take the Midwest out of the girl.

Beat the Winter Blues
January 17, 2008 – 10:34 am | One Comment

Got a case of the winter blahs? It’s understandable. After all, those of us with 9-5 jobs get up in the dark, work all day, and when it’s time to go home – oh look, …

My ten steps to green your apartment
January 10, 2008 – 12:50 am | 2 Comments

10. Set up a recycling area. This can be as simple as a grocery sack next to the trash bin. Seriously. It’s not that complicated.
9. Install compact fluorescent light bulbs. It will save you money …

Six ways to survive winter in your first apartment
December 25, 2007 – 10:00 am | No Comment

The days of frosty windows and six hours of sunlight are upon us. Brrrr! Here are six tips for staying cozy, saving money and being green.
Wait for a sale, then stock up on soup and …

How to have a happy Thanksgiving in your new apartment – some do’s and don’t's
November 18, 2007 – 3:30 pm | No Comment

Maybe you just moved across the country to take your dream job and you have zero vacation time. Maybe you’re not close to your family. Maybe you’re way too broke to buy a plane ticket. …

Decorating and furnishing when you and your roommate have different styles
November 14, 2007 – 5:12 pm | No Comment

So you love sleek, modern design and your roommate adores the lacy, floral, Victorian look. Now what? If you don’t talk about your conflict before you furnish your apartment, you’ll end up with a goofy …

Ten essential places to find in your new hometown
October 25, 2007 – 12:27 am | No Comment

This would make a fun Sunday project – a sort of recent-transplant treasure hunt. If, like me, your new hometown is teeny-tiny, you may have to venture outside the town limits to find some or …

How to make friends in your new hometown
October 22, 2007 – 11:53 pm | No Comment

How does a recent transplant make friends in a small town? If anybody knows, they should tell me.
Seriously, though. When people talk about moving, they talk about finding the best deals and being near public …

How to furnish your first apartment without breaking your budget or losing your mind
October 18, 2007 – 12:44 am | 3 Comments

Now that my boyfriend and I have moved into our new apartment, we’ve discovered we need a bunch of things we didn’t budget for. – stupid little things like a toilet brush and hand towels …

Is this “settling down”?
October 5, 2007 – 2:50 pm | No Comment

My boyfriend and I moved into our studio apartment two days ago. I’m almost 23, but this is my first apartment. I haven’t lived in one place for longer than eight months since I graduated …