Hey there, Urban Housewives! Hope you guys enjoyed that little bought of summer we got our way in ol’ New York this past week! It may only have lasted two or three days, but it was just what I needed to be reminded that spring is indeed here and summer won’t be too far behind….
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Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
Why It’s Better to Spend More on a Washing Machine
With consumers squeezed by the increased cost of living thanks to the stagnant economy, white goods manufacturers have responded by launching ever-cheaper products to tempt us into spending our hard-earned cash. Therefore, it may seem like a great time to save money by buying a cheap washing machine, but think twice – you could be…
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It’s Curtains to Curtains and Hello to Blinds!
Hey guys! When you’re doing the interior designing of your home, how you’re going to cover the windows is a crucial decision that can totally change the look and feel of a room. While everybody’s got their own personal tastes and perhaps their own reasons for choose one of the other, we’re going to take…
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Choosing Wedding Bomboniere for Men
Let’s face it: The majority of wedding bomboniere — pretty chocolates, candles, crystal ornaments, elegant picture frames, and the like — are designed with women in mind. But what if you want to purchase unique wedding bomboniere for your male guests? You want each guest to feel special and appreciated. So why not give your…
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Awesome New Apartment Additions
Ok, so I’ve been daydreaming. As you may recall, fellow Urban Housewives, my apartment is roughly the size of one of those adorable Polly Pocket toys from the 90s. Except it’s not that adorable when you’re trying to maintain a life, marriage and aesthetic style inside said minuscule place. So I’ve been letting my mind…
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The Ups and Downs of Moving with Kids
The process of moving houses is difficult and turbulent at the best of times. It is a major life change requiring hard work and readjustment. Add a couple of children into the mix and the stress levels increase exponentially.
Get Organised in 2013
Sometimes the list of things you need to remember seems never ending: birthdays, anniversaries, appointments, meetings. Keeping on top of life’s perpetual cycle of responsibilities can be a full-time job in itself, and the family calendar can quickly evolve into a mad hieroglyph of scribbled notes and cancelled appointments.