This winning recipe was submitted by Karunya, a resident from AVA Stamford! Ingredients 3 bell peppers 3 potatoes – chopped (I use red, but any variety works) 1/4 cup green peas 1/4 cup corn 1/4 cup nuts (I prefer pecans or cashews roughly chopped, but feel free to experiment) 1… Read more
This winning recipe was submitted by Simi, a resident from Avalon Somerset! Ingredients: Smoothie: 1/2 Avocado 3 tbsp Coconut Milk 2 tbsp Lime Juice 1tbsp Maple Syrup 2 Mint Leaves Ice (as desired) Toppings: Granola Goji Berries Pear Slices Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Directions: Place all smoothie ingredients in a… Read more
Do-it-yourself projects are only gaining in popularity, thanks to the availability of instructions on websites like Pinterest. But DIY-ing everything isn’t always the best option. Case in point: There are hashtags and entire websites dedicated to sharing so-called “Pinterest fails.” While these can be amusing, you don’t want your project… Read more
Living on a budget can be a challenge, but it’s also actually kind of awesome. When you’re watching every penny, you don’t have the luxury of buying something brand new whenever you need it, so you’re forced to get creative. This where the art of upcycling comes in. Upcycling is… Read more
Being on a budget doesn’t leave a lot of room for apartment makeovers. When you’re trying to save every dollar you can, there isn’t a big opportunity to take your current decor and give it an upgrade. That’s why, when you’re first decorating, it’s a good idea to have pieces… Read more