With 2013 now well and truly in full swing, many families will be looking at ways to get their finances in check through more efficient budgeting. Many people may have made New Year’s resolutions at the start of the year with a promise to get those household finances sorted for the up and coming year…
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Author Archives: Birdy Davis
Three Reasons to Take a Caribbean Cruise
Happy Thursday, Urban Housewives! It’s almost Friday, and I hope you all have some great plans for the weekend coming up. I’m in the midst of planning a vacation, but I haven’t quite decided to where yet! So I’ve been doing quite a bit of research on different corners of the world and the best…
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Internet Inspiration for Home Renovations…Whew!
Hey Urban Housewives! Everybody managing to keep the midweek blues at bay? I think maybe that’s what’s got me feeling a bit out of sorts, because I can’t seem to stop wanting to turn everything in my apartment upside down. I want cool colors where there are warm, minimalism where I’ve painstakingly executed over-the-top, and…
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How to Achieve a Classic Victorian Look in Your Home
Overflowing with eccentricity and brimming with indulgence, the Victorian era has been a major influence upon many interior designers over the years. Homeowners who love quirky ornaments, gothic patterns and heavily upholstered furniture are sure to find a Victorian theme would suit their abode perfectly.
Top Home Maintenance Tasks for the Spring
With the spring sunshine trying its best to push through the clouds, many people are giving some thought to brushing away the winter cobwebs and preparing their homes for the new season. As well as giving your property a good spring clean, you might be wondering what else you should be focusing on now that…
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Time Travel and the Loved Ones Diaspora
Hey there, Urban Housewives! Today we’ve got a guest post by Lizzie from over at Lizzie Goes. She’s opening up about how the last few years have changed the way we keep in touch with those we meet while traveling the world. What a difference a few years make. In 2008, I studied abroad at…
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Making International Phone Calls: Mission (Im)Possible
Hey there, urban housewives! Is everybody surviving the crazy weather lately? A long, chilly start to spring, followed by unbelievable heat, and now never-ending rain – when will it end?! It’s all too much for a girl with a lot on her plate already to handle. I think I need a vacation, which is a…
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