Bite-Sized Inspiration: 10 Sweet and Savory Miniature Nibbles

If a basket of bite sized snacks sounds good to you, then check out these "Bite-Sized Inspirations: 10 Sweet and Savory Miniature Nibbles" below! After having my share of grilled meats and veggies over the weekend, I'm decidedly in the mood for something more compact. Just want a bite or two of something tasty? Here are 10 bite-sized nuggets of inspiration!  From savory to sweet, you can give your meals a sizeable spin to freshen things up. Try some of these recipes below for a weekday meal or dinner party treats. Don't let their size fool you into having more than you can account for. Savory Bite-Sized Snacks Mini Meatballs - Martha...

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Solo Life at Home: Using TV Shows for a Little Bit of Background Noise

It's quiet...too quiet. Does your apartment ever get a little too 'tranquil' for you? Complete silence is not for everyone, especially when you're alone in the house. Check out "Solo Life at Home: Using TV Shows for a Little Bit of Background Noise" below and get that background noise that keeps away that 'too quiet' feeling. Even when I was little, I was flummoxed by friends and relatives that would keep the TV on in the background: are you watching or not? Why add noise to the world? I held onto that point of view for decades, but now, after three years of living alone, I find myself soothed by the sounds of Liz Lemon's misadventures unfolding...

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Quick Tip for Easier Bathtub Reading

One clever little 8-year-old girl came up with a fantastic solution to the 'reading in the tub' problem. Instead of risking damaging your favorite tome by 'over-hydration' take a look at this quick tip on how to safely read in the tub with only a hook and dog leash. Maybe it's the librarian in me, worried about damaging a book, even a used paperback, but the idea of reading in a warm tub sounds a lot more relaxing than it actually is. Which is why I love this simple and clever tip devised by an 8-year-old. Her idea was to combine a suction cup hook and a retractable dog leash - smart! Her dad shared this on Reddit. What do you think...

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What's New & What's Next in Our Homes??

Apartment Therapy has released their Style Survey for 2013! This infographic cover colors, styles, eco-friendly options and more! Check it out below. Original Article here: http://bit.ly/10qr...

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Could You Live in a 16 Square Foot Apartment?

Lots of major cities are so crowded that their apartments are pretty tiny by comparison to what we consider standard, but this is ridiculous! This Tokyo apartment is a mere sixteen square feet. We'll say that again for emphasis, SIXTEEN SQUARE FEET! Check out this teeny tiny Tokyo 'townhouse' below! Have you heard the news? Tokyo is pretty crowded. And since space is at such a premium, some renters are choosing to live in something called "share houses" in downtown Shibuya. If you are in any way claustrophobic, and don't want to hyperventilate, don't click to see the rest. Share house rooms are stacked pods, lockers on the outside and...

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