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5 no-oven recipes that will let you keep your kitchen cool

Winter is all about oven roasted vegetables and hearty entrees, but when the weather starts to get warmer, the last thing you’ll want is to make your home even hotter by using the oven. For days like this, you’ll need an arsenal of no-oven recipes to turn to. Here are… Read more

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5 Fun snacks to take on a hike (that aren’t granola bars)

Hikes can be a lot of fun, but that enjoyment will be short-lived without the right supplies, including snacks. Even on the shortest trails, it helps to have a snack on hand to fuel you. Granola is a great snack option for almost any type of exercise, whether in bar… Read more

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Tips to throw a party in your community’s amenity space

If you want to throw a party, but don’t have the space in your apartment to do so, there’s a convenient solution — use your community’s amenity space. You don’t have to worry about stashing away delicate and valuable belongings or confining your pets, and there will be less cleanup… Read more

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Unexpected benefits of giving back to the community

Giving back to your community is a noble thing to do. It’s a positive and productive way to spend your extra time and it helps people and causes that are important to you. Volunteering for those reasons alone are enough, but there are other ways that giving back can benefit… Read more

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Beer and specialty burger pairings for a great summer meal

Hamburgers and beer are a classic combination. But pairing them in a way that complements them both isn’t so simple. Some burger varieties will overpower certain types of beer and vice versa, so it’s important to find flavors that enhance rather than compete. To get you started, we compiled six… Read more