With the holidays here, I have candy on my mind and Austin Sweets Shop has got the goods. Austin Sweets Shop is a small black-owned business located on 1550 N Mason Ave, Chicago, IL in the Austin neighborhood. They recently opened during the summer this year and I’m glad they did, it’s a true gem. …
By Emma Seidensticker The light and airy fun that was summer and fall is giving way to the frigid winter weather. You'll have to ditch your shorts and sundresses for heavy winter coats and boots. With the potential for Indianapolis to experience heavy snow over the Christmas period, the default action would be to curl…
Who says you can’t enjoy a party with family and friends if you have a small apartment? There are plenty of ways to throw an enjoyable party this holiday season. You just have to get creative and declutter your apartment. In this article, we take a look at some of the easiest ways to ensure…
The holiday season is here and I don’t know about you but I am ready for the hot chocolate, festive music and activities, and the cozy vibes that come with the season. This also means now is a good time to start budgeting and creating a plan to avoid overspending. If you're planning to do…
The holiday season is in full effect and it’s time to start thinking about how you can come out in the positive for the new year. You shouldn’t feel like you have to become a recluse to save money during the holidays. There are plenty of reasonable ways to budget your Christmas dinner to make…
Baltimore has been aging like fine wine –rising from being just a port for grain and tobacco in 1729 to serving as a capital city during the chaos that rocked the Revolutionary War a few decades later. Although the Northeast side later fell into environmental devastation in the 1950s and early 1960s, Baltimore fought to…
Thanksgiving is a time to cherish the second most important thing in life: food, with the most important thing in life: friends and family. But the meals can get a little monotonous. Dry turkey again? No thanks. Canned cranberry sauce? You can do better. So, what can you do if you want to spice things…
by Lynn Atkinson When winter hits Indianapolis, it's easy to steer clear of the outdoors. Instead, weekends are spent playing board games, binging Netflix, and preparing slow cooker stews and soups. However, after several weekends of staying indoors, it's relatively easy to get somewhat stir-crazy. When this happens, perhaps it is time to brave the…
Halloween is this week and it’s time to make the most of your apartment with Halloween decorations. Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with your significant other, having a blow-out party, or just want to get into the spooky mood a little bit, this blog has you covered. Pumpkin art, hanging bat decorations,…
Soon enough the leaves will be falling and changing colors, and we’ll be enjoying all of the great things that come along with the Autumn season. Bonfires, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and just straight cozy vibes. It’s only right that your home matches the season. Here are some ways to transition your space from…