Friday, May 25, 2012

Keeping Your Refrigerator Clean

Being prepared is better than a life time of hassle.  Ten dollars worth of supplies and your refrigerator will be protected against spills and grime for a lifetime.  Take these easy tips and make your refrigerator cleaner and more organized.  Start cleaning and organizing now so you can fit that watermelon in your fridge for your Memorial Day picnic on Monday.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, right? So $10 of prevention should save you forever. This inexpensive solution to spills and grime inside your hardest-to-clean kitchen appliance — the refrigerator — is guaranteed to save you from a lifetime of scrubbing.
Not only is cleaning refrigerator shelves on your hands and knees a pain, but it's a money-waster and unsafe, too. Cleaning your fridge with the door open can waste tons of energy and puts the food safety of your fridge contents at risk.

To avoid it — forever — just take a crisp Hamilton down to the grocery store and grab a roll of super-sticky press and seal plastic wrap, like The Virtous Wife recently did on her blog:
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Press and seal wrap is different from most regular cling wrap because it's super-sticky on one side (Glad makes one variety, but you might be able to find a generic version at your local store). This makes it great for sticking down to refrigerator shleves like you would with a drawer liner in your dresser.
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So the next time you find a spill or leak in your fridge, just clear the shelf and lift off the layer of plastic wrap. Voila! Clean fridge all over again in an instant. Just remember to re-stick another layer of press and seal wrap before you put everything back in its place.

For more cleaning tips check out Apartment Therapy.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Savor Albuquerque Festival Celebrates Arts, Culture and Cuisine

Savor Albuquerque Festival will be a great summer event to take family and friends too.  This festival starting on June 7th has something for everyone.  Cuisine, dance, art and more will be happening at this 10 day festival including New Mexico's centennial celebration.


10-day Savor Festival embraces 100 years of rich culture in New Mexico, June 7-16
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- During New Mexico's Centennial celebration, the Savor Albuquerque festival recognizes Albuquerque's arts, culture and cuisine. The 10-day festival, from June 7-16, will culminate with the Centennial Summerfest featuring dance performances, culinary events, art exhibitions, creative musicals and plays. Savor Albuquerque event highlights include:




Savor Albuquerque

CULTUREThe 25th Annual Flamenco Festival International de Albuquerque (June 10-16) is a vibrant dance festival, which will showcase over 20 workshops and seven dance performances by world renowned flamenco dancers.
ARTSRoute 66 Arts Crawl (June 15) offers something for everyone to enjoy. Albuquerque galleries participate in this evening arts event, allowing visitors to experience the creative works of diverse local artists.
The 7th Annual "The Seven" New Works Festival features seven fully-produced world premiere plays with seven different directors and professional casts. The works debut June 7-10.
CUISINESavor Fine Food Festival is sure to appeal to all foodies. Local Albuquerque restaurants will be showcasing their best culinary concoctions during RoofTapas, the Rock The Boat Sustainable Seafood Festival, and at the Downtown Growers Market.
To wrap up the Savor Albuquerque festival, the Centennial Summerfest on June 16th will feature performances, five cultural pavilions along Route 66 (Central Avenue), food vendors and art exhibitions displaying the distinctive history and culture of our city and state. The day-long Centennial birthday party will conclude with a free concert by Grammy® winners Los Lobos.
Win a trip to Savor AlbuquerqueOne lucky visitor will win a trip to experience the festivities from June 8-11, 2012. The prize includes:
  • Two-night accommodations at Hotel Andaluz
  • Dinner at Lucia
  • Tickets to several Savor Albuquerque events
  • Brunch at The Grove
  • Guided tour with Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures
  • Meal at 66 Diner
  • $200 Visa card for airfare, gas or shopping
Enter to win the Savor Sweepstakes by Friday, May 18th at http://savorabq.com/savor-albuquerque-sweepstakes/.
For a complete event listing for Savor Albuquerque, visit www.SavorABQ.com.
The mission of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau is to stimulate economic growth by marketing Albuquerque as a visitor and convention destination. For more information, please call 505.842.9918 or visit our web site at www.itsatrip.org.




For more information check out ABC13 or the Festival's Website.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Make Your Apartment Your Own

Just because you don't own it in title doesn't mean you can't own it in spirit. HGTV's got some great tips for making your apartment feel like home by giving it unique touches all your own to make it a distinctive domicile.

We've pulled out the top three here, but check out the full set here.


Don't Be Chicken—Don't be reluctant about asking the landlord what you can and can't do with the space - you might be surprised. Most are fine with painting, hanging wall decorations and replacing existing window treatments and light fixtures, as long as you return the apartment to its original state when you move. A little paint, throughout the whole apartment or just on one wall, can make a world of difference in terms of how you feel about your space.

Don't Ignore Lighting—Lighting is an inexpensive way to decorate and instantly improve the atmosphere of a rented space. First things first: Change out that hideous overhead light fixture that casts a stark, unattractive light on everything. In its place, put up a chandelier or any fixture that expresses your own style. Dimmer lights are great for controlling the ambience, and canister lamps placed on the floors wash light up the walls.

Don't Resign Yourself to Rectangles—Many apartments are large rectangles where dining- and living-room spaces are in a line, creating a bowling-alley look. To cure this malady, divide each space into boxes based on functionality into boxes. A large plant, large artwork, a bookcase or a curio can be used to divide the space into halves. Curves can also take the edges off a boxy room. Think round tables, chairs and other furnishings.

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