Happy Holidays to Greens at Edinburgh

December 25, 2009 by  
Filed under Apartment Living

xmasCalendarPageHope you have a wonderful and safe holiday!

“The only thing bad about a holiday is it is followed by a non-holiday” – Anon

Carols at the Cathedral

December 21, 2009 by jgrey  
Filed under Around Town

Enjoy holiday carols sung by the Cathedral Choir and the St. Cecilia Choir at the Cathedral of St. Paul. The music starts on Thursday, December 24 at 10:45 p.m. The event is free, so there’s no reason no to make this part of your holiday celebration.

Have a Stress-Free Holiday

December 16, 2009 by  
Filed under Apartment Living

nostressTake a deep breath, and chill. Between cooking, buying gifts, decorating and packing or cleaning your home for gifts, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Check out this handy dandy list on what to do to avoid holidays stress.

Great Gift Ideas

December 15, 2009 by  
Filed under Food

kitchentoolsTis the season for memorable, meaningful gifts. Have someone in your life that loves to cook? Get great affordable gifts for the food lover in your life. Check out this photo slideshow full of gifts like whiskey, cake molds, exotic cheeses, and a home fermentation guide. Check them out here.

Check out the Gems in Buffalo

December 14, 2009 by  
Filed under Getaways

When you think of amazing architecture and history, what city comes to mind?

You’re probably racking your brain thinking of Chicago, New York, or San Francisco. Well the answer, amazingly, is Buffalo, New York. With buildings built by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan (founder of Skyscraper), and H.H. Richardson, the city is filled with works by architectural greats.

Carbon Footprint? What Carbon Footprint?

December 11, 2009 by  
Filed under Go Green

Whether you do or you don’t, you agree with about half of the U.S. population. The number of believers have dropped from 71 percent in 2007. So, what does that really mean? It means that it will be harder to enforce laws and policies that will reduce our carbon footprint.

What do you believe?

Stay Out of the ER This Holiday

December 10, 2009 by  
Filed under Health & Fitness

toolsIt’s funny when we watch sitcoms and see the know-it-all dad fall from a ladder. In reality, that’s not all that funny.  Avoid a not-so comedic trip to the ER by following these helpful hints. What’s your holiday horror story?

Make a Home for the Gingerbread Man

December 9, 2009 by jgrey  
Filed under Food

450px-Gingy_CookieBake, bake as fast as you can. Bake a home for the gingerbread man. A fun winter craft to complete with kids is baking a gingerbread home. I found a recipe that is great to make with the kids and is very yummy. 

What would you cook with your parents as a child?

Hang Pictures the Right Way

December 7, 2009 by jgrey  
Filed under Apartment Living

powerdrill_bitTired of all the headaches when trying to hang up a beautiful piece of art? It can be a pain finding a stud and hanging it straight. Skip the stress and potential mess and use this guide to hang pictures the right way.

The Worst Foods to Serve at a Party

December 4, 2009 by jgrey  
Filed under Food

chips-and-salsaParty time! Get ready for your holiday party and start planning your menu. Start with learning what not to serve, check out this list of the worst party food. Although you will see some of your party favorites on the list, take it as a suggestion when getting your party food together.

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