Christkindlmarket is a German tradition that has made its way to Chicago. This Christmas holiday market takes place in Daley Plaza from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and offers unique crafts and gifts for sale, a variety of entertainment, as well as German food and drinks.
I love this festival. First of all, it gets you outside in the winter, and if it’s snowing, it feels a bit like being dropped off in an Alpine village. [click to continue...]
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If the thought of a high gas or electric bill is keeping you from turning up the heat in your Chicago apartment, don’t worry. There are ways to keep warm without having giving an arm and a leg to pay your bills. Below are 10 ways to keep warm in chilly Chicago:
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If you’ve just moved into a Chicago apartment and have discovered that your kitchen is a little smaller than you thought, don’t sweat it! There are some excellent ways to get around the issues small spaces can present when cooking.
So, what do you need to create delicious dishes in your small kitchen space? Let’s take a look at the items you’ll need and some ideas on what and how to cook with them.
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Fashion designer Jones New York has founded an organization whose mission is to improve the quality of education for America’s children and to support teachers. The group is called Jones New York In The Classroom and it was started in 2005. [click to continue...]
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For apartment dwellers, living in small spaces brings out the very best in design ingenuity and creativity, allowing the construction of functional spaces where there were once chaotic messes. Hence, the office space in an apartment closet. Here’s how you can create one too.
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Before going on a flight, most of us get excited about traveling but majorly dread packing. There is something about packing for a trip that stresses us out and makes us want to procrastinate. [click to continue...]
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Living in the windy city means putting up with sharp winds, blistering cold and sometimes snowy days all courtesy of Lake Michigan. Nothing keeps you warmer and happier on these miserable winter days than a good coat. Keeping warm is key but fashion and looking good have to be factored in to your choice as well.
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One of the best ways to make coming home to Chicago apartments more enjoyable is to bring the scents of the fall season indoors. If you go gaga over the rich, spicy and earthy tones of this season, there are some excellent ways you can bring the scents alive in your apartment.
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Often times when you are moving to your first apartment, you think of it as a fresh start. And with a fresh start, you want a brand new look. It’s a good time to purge yourself of old things and buy new ones. On the other hand, moving is normally a time when you have limited funds. [click to continue...]
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What cleaning tips do you need to incorporate into a daily routine for the bathroom that will keep surfaces sparkling and the atmosphere inviting? Pick up some standard cleaning supplies and try working these seven things into a daily routine:
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