Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:27 AM
Do you want to decorate your apartment for the holidays?
Everyone wants to be festive, but you do not want to spend a lot of
money if you are leaving for the holidays. Here are some great
inexpensive tips on how to make your apartment a holiday wonderland.
Personalize and hang stockings for your family. – this
can be a fun project and very inexpensive. Purchase plain stockings and
paint, glitter, felt, etc. and create your own designs for your
stockings.
Remember in Elementary School when you used to make paper snow
flakes in art class. Flashback to those times and make your apartment a
winter wonderland with this...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:25 AM
We hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:23 AM
We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 8:59 AM
Do you get too many greeting cards over the holidays? Here are some great ideas for what to do with them after the Holiday season is over! Have you tried any of these!
1
Scan or Photograph: Keep digital copies of important cards. File them
by year, occasion, or filtered in your digital photo album. 2 Turn into A Book: Send your greetings to Cards for Keeps and they'll transform them into a bound book. If you're feeling crafty, you can try doing this yourself by following the blog Something Turquoise's DIY tutorial. 3
Reuse: I love well designed greeting cards. So much thought has gone
into the design, so why not turn it into something...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:51 AM
Do you need a quick and easy cookie recipe for the holidays? Here is a great one that will make you delicious cookies in just a few minutes of your time.
For more information see Delish....
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:25 AM
Here are some great shopping survival tips and
tricks to help you get through the next month. If you love Christmas,
but hate the shopping this blog is for you.
The leftover turkey is wrapped up and stowed in your refrigerator, the Thanksgiving pies have been devoured, and you’re ready
for a long vacation. Unfortunately, the Christmas shopping
season kicks off with a vengeance even before you’ve had time to make
that cold turkey-stuffing-cranberry-sauce sandwich.
Don’t stress out yet—we’ve shared some
tips for saving money and staying sane while navigating holiday...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 8:42 AM
We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Spend some time
with your friends and family and remember everything in life that you
are thankful for.
...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:50 AM
You just have to make it through this week of work, and then you get
to go home for Thanksgiving. No matter how long your drive is, you need
to make sure you are prepared for holiday travel. Keep reading to find
out how to prepare for your road trip.
Planning to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with
family and friend? You won’t be alone. The AAA forecasts 42.5 million
Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving
holiday weekend, marking a 4-percent increase over last year. Before
you embark, consider these tips to help prepare you and your car for
whatever challenges might be...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:18 AM
This free event features pie tastings and demos from the best chefs in Santa Fe. The event will take place on Saturday November 10th from 1pm-5pm. You will get to try various pies and bid on your favorite pies. The proceeds go to the "Building Hope Project" through The Food Depot.
Free event features pie tastings & demos by Santa Fe's top chefs;
raffles, and holiday pie auction to benefit The Food Depot's 'Building
Hope Project'
If you love pie (and who doesn't?), don't miss the Santa Fe Harvest
Festival's 2012 event, Holiday Pie Mania, on Saturday, November 10th,
1:00-5:00 p.m. at Builders Source Appliance...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:09 AM
We hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween!
...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:55 AM
Starting now there will be many occasions that gift wrapping will
occur. Kids birthday parties to Christmas there is always something to
wrap a present for. Here are some great tips on creating an easy
present wrapping station in your house. This will prepare you for the
whole year, including the hectic holiday season.
Yeah, we went there. Consider this the first salvo of the holiday
season, for we are here to talk about organizing gift wrapping supplies.
Of course, there are many occasions that could arise between now and
the end of the year which would necessitate wrapping a gift, so if it
makes it any easier...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:54 AM
Are you having a Halloween Party for your friends this
year? If you do not have a lot of money to decorate, you can still have a
spooky apartment for the party. Here are six cheap do it yourself
Halloween decorating ideas.
This Halloween,
get creative and use supplies found in your home for green-friendly Halloween
decor.
Planning ahead for Halloween will
allow you to budget, as well as reduce the environmental impact of the
festivities. Rather than purchasing every Halloween décor piece from the store,
consider making your own by reusing supplies found right in your home. To go
green this Halloween, read on for our suggestions...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:52 AM
Cheese, Bacon, and Potato are just some of the types of pierogies you
can have. Monday was national pierogie day. They are Polish version of
the a tortellini. Make sure to check out this great how to pierogie
recipe.
Whether you spell it pierogi, piroghi or pierogie, authentic homemade pierogies are a delicious treat and a Pittsburgh tradition.
Here in Pittsburgh we eat more than 11 times the pierogies of any other
city in the nation, according to a recent survey, with pierogi fillings
ranging from standard potato and cheese to sweet prune. A popular
Pittsburgh business, Pierogies...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 5:48 AM
Make the most of your apartment, big or small, with these great tips from Joanna Smith at Better Homes and Gardens. We've pulled the top three here, but check out the full post here.
It's
tough to maintain openness in a crowded apartment room, but choosing
armless furniture helps create an airy, unfettered look, giving the
illusion of more space.
"Floating" furniture makes for a great floor plan, but it leaves a wide expanse of boring sofa-back in the open.
One
thing apartments often have going for them is open wall space. Rework a
pair of sturdy bookshelves into an attractive storage wall…Cover them
with curtains that...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 8:46 AM
Playdough, silly putty, and sludge are three favorite words of many
children. However, buying these products in the store over and over
again can be expensive. Here is a simple easy recipe to make silly
putty in your home. The kids can even make it with some supervision.
For one small batch:
1/2 bottle of glue (or 1/4 cup)
a little less than 1/4 cup of water + 1/4 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon borax
Food Coloring
Borax is so easy to find! And it’s cheap. Just look in the laundry
section of the store. One box is enough to make about a million batches
of Silly Sludge.
To make Silly Sludge, first start by measuring and pouring...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:18 AM
Free admission to the state fair does not happen very often. However, today only, you and your family can go to the state fair for free. Make sure to go today to check out the rides, foods, and events at this years fair. Also, an added bonus, parking is always free this year!
The New Mexico state fair is offering free gate admission all day Wednesday, Sept. 19.
State Fair General Manager Dan Mourning says the goal is to make the fair affordable to everyone.
"We
want every New Mexican to be able to enjoy the event we've worked so
hard to put together, and we understand that the economy is still pretty
...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:52 AM
Every time your child has a new favorite color they want new accessories to match. Well there is a way to help their changing tastes without spending a fortune. Duct Tape is the way to fix their bike helmets without buying a new one every other week.
Many of us have been there: staring at a hole in a shoe, a torn
backpack, or possibly a damaged car fender. Lacking the time or skill to
repair them properly, we reach for the duct tape, slap it on and go
about our business.
Considering the fact that repairing things with duct
tape is common enough to be an oft-lampooned stereotype, a duct tape
makeover would seem to be...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:28 AM
The end of the month is National Parks free admission day. It is a great way to take a weekend trip with a family for a low cost. There are 10 parks on the list in the New Mexico area that all have interesting sights to see. Make sure to schedule this free admission day on your calendar.More than 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all on National Parks Free Entrance Days. We’ve got a National Parks free admission day coming right up on Saturday September 29, 2012 to celebrate National Public Lands Day. It’s a great excuse to take a day trip, get outside, and make the most of the last great days...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:13 PM
Do you want to learn about dinosaurs? The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center is usually closed to the public, but this Sunday anyone can enjoy the center for free. This beautiful center has breathtaking views, hiking trails, and great programs. So go check it out, on this one public day of the year.
The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center is usually closed to the
public, but on September 2 you can explore, hike, enjoy the scenery, try
geocaching and the solar telescope, and hear about dinosaurs.
The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center in Cedar Crest is open to all this Sunday September...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:08 PM
Apartment Storage can be tricky when you have a lot of stuff and not a lot of space. However, there are ways to work with what you have to give you extra space to hide and store things around your apartment. Read below to find out some excellent tips on how to successfully store things in your apartment.
Get stuff up off the floor. There's only so much
area under foot. When you have your extra belongings in corners or
stacked next to the entertainment center, you aren't doing yourself any
favors. The best way to open up your small digs is to clear some floor
space. You'll finally be able to get around the place to see what...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 7:53 AM
The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is something the city waits for all
year. Hundreds of hot air balloons fly through the air with spectacular
color. This fiesta is a tradition in Albuquerque and has been around
for 41 years. Tons of different sponsors and groups participate in the
balloon fiesta making it something that everyone in New Mexico goes
to.
National Geographic and CNN have featured the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as a “top travel destination.”
National Geographic lists the Balloon Fiesta in its “Best Fall Trips 2012” story that covers 10 places to travel to this autumn.
CNN’s online...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 1:03 PM
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The ABQ Biopark zoo is opening a new exhibit on August 5th. This new exhibit is all about amphibians and their natural habitat. Most of the frogs featured in this exhibit are endangered, and they are being put in this program to breed and keep the population alive. Make sure to go check out this new exhibit, and see the amphibians like you never have before.
The ABQ BioPark Zoo opens its new exhibit, Amphibians: Life on a Limb,
on Sunday, August 5. The facility offers a rare glimpse into the world
of frogs and other amphibians and helps save endangered species.
One third of amphibians are threatened with extinction due to habitat
...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:35 AM
Kitchens can become the most cluttered room in your house. However, with a few simple steps your kitchen can become more organized and user friendly. This will help you know where things are, and it will make cooking a little more enjoyable for you.
Whether you've just moved into a new space, are settling into a
summer rental, or are just frustrated with your kitchen, here are some
ideas to help you arrange your kitchen for maximum cooking and cleaning
efficiency that will making mucking about in the space a lot more fun.
Start with what you have: You may love them, you
may hate them, but unless you've got the...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 7:28 AM
This Saturday head to the Route 66 Summerfest. There are activities for the whole family including a climbing wall, dancing, car shows, and delicious food. There is a stage and beer garden for the adults, and there is a trolley for the kids. This is a great event to get your family out of the house, and enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having.
There’s nothing like a street festival to make the most of summer – and is there anywhere better for a street festival than Albuquerque’s old Route 66 herself? We think not. Join in the party on Saturday July 21, 2012, for free live entertainment, car cruise, and more…
Route...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:21 AM
Are you stressed out about your family, your household, or yourself? These tricks will make your life easier, and give you just a little more time to breathe.
Keep a marker in the freezer: If you're the type of
person who cooks a lot and freezes the leftovers, or someone who likes
to buy in bulk, keeping a marker in the freezer might mean the
difference between "what is this?" and "here's the pasta sauce I made
last summer when the tomatoes were at their peak". Use it to label and
date whatever you're freezing. Bonus: no more frozen mysteries, no more wondering where to find a marker to label stuff.
Collect pint size versions...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:04 PM
It is July, which means kids are starting to get bored with playing
outside or going to the pool. Then the very popular phrase is spoken
from your child's mouth, "I'm bored". If this phrase comes out of your
child's mouth too often, here is the perfect cure so your kids can never
claim they are bored again.
Some years ago we asked you
what you do when your kids declare, "I'm bored!" It's an affliction
that is especially rampant during the summer when days are long and
activities are fewer. It's taken a while, but we think we've found a
clever cure for the boredom blues: the I'm Bored Jar.
Shay from Shaydes of Life
recreated...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:39 AM
These are ten items in your household that you should clean regularly. It only takes a minute to clean them, and it will make your household healthier.
What do I love about cleaning? When it's done! Usually the dirtiest
things in my home are the ones I forget about completely and, thus,
never clean. Luckily, that's easy to fix; if you have ten minutes, you
can get these ten chores done today.
1. Sponge -- Although you should be regularly replacing your kitchen sponge (right?), you can increase its mileage by nuking your damp sponge in the microwave to kill bacteria.
2. Ceiling fan -- If you switched on your fan this
summer only...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:32 AM
On select Thursdays, the ABQ Art and History Museum will be offering free admission. These Thursdays include talks and special events. There is no charge from 5pm and the hours of the museum are extended to 830pm. The next special event is this Thursday which includes a chocolate artisan and historian.
The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History offers free evening admission on select Thursdays (usually the third Thursday of each month), with talks and special events on those evenings. On the Albuquerque Museum free Thursday evening there is no charge for admission from 5 pm and hours are extended until 8:30 pm. The next free museum...
