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New York Cares Flexible Volunteer Opportunities

by VanessaNovember 1, 2010 Activities

A lot of people like the idea of volunteering but when it comes down to actually doing it, life can easily get in the way. Work and school schedules may prevent you from committing to an organization long term or [...]

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Print-Your-Own Halloween Mask: Costumes Made Easy

by CodyOctober 26, 2010 Activities

You might not have the time, desire, or budget to go all out on a costume, but if you’re in the mood for dressing up for Halloween without a lot of effort, or if you’re just coming across this on October 30th, [...]

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A Few Awesome, Fun Things To Do This Halloween, Besides That Stupid Parade:

by DianaOctober 25, 2010 Activities

As you may have noticed, Halloween is an important holiday for New Yorkers, by which I mean an important excuse for excessive partying and debauchery. The annual Halloween Parade in the Village is an institution, and definitely worth checking out [...]

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Make It Over With Spray Paint

by CodyOctober 20, 2010 Activities

For under $10, the cost of a can of spray paint, you can make an otherwise boring tray (or most anything, really) look more expensive and/or fit with your décor.

If the tray has a finish on it, sand it down lightly.
Clean [...]

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Game On! Favorite And Classic Games For Every Game Closet

by CodyOctober 18, 2010 Activities

Game night might not be a regular occurrence in your household, but every once in a while, when you have some friends over, wouldn’t it be nice to play some good old fashioned board or card games? Start stocking up [...]

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Halloween Pumpkin No-Carve Silhouette Project

by VanessaOctober 12, 2010 Activities

I know that Summer is the popular guy in class but Fall has always been my personal favorite. Yeah, Summer has a good tan and doesn’t make you go to school, but Fall smells good and means crisp air, crunchy [...]

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A checklist to keep you warm and toasty.

by AnnaSeptember 20, 2010 Accessories

Lead image from Louise Dungate Knitwear.
So fall and consequently, winter is upon us. Time for ruddy noses and icy toes. Some people don’t favor the colder months, but I’m a fan. Being a romantic sort, the colder months give me [...]

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Get Your Damn Hands Up: Last Night’s Jay-Z Show At Yankee Stadium

by LauraSeptember 14, 2010 Activities

Sometimes in life, you just know. And yesterday morning, upon waking, I just knew that if I didn’t find and purchase a last minute ticket to the Jay-Z/Eminem concert at Yankee Stadium and instead sat home on my couch in Jersey City [...]

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She’s Crafty: Recycled Stationary

by VanessaSeptember 9, 2010 Activities

I have been wild about stationary ever since I was a kid pouring over the Sanrio collection. My tastes have matured since then but I am still crazy about all things paper and pen. I particularly like making my own [...]

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Brew Your Own Beer: Success! My First Homebrew

by DianaAugust 30, 2010 Activities

As promised, I have brewed my own beer… and it’s delicious! It does not taste like soap! It’s a golden-red ale, super sparkling and foamy. Yum.
Quite a relief actually, because for the past few weeks I’ve been slightly concerned that [...]

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Before Summer Slips Away

by CaraJuly 28, 2010 Activities

Every summer when July 4th rolls around I get nervous because to me that signals the slippery slope that summer is over. Many a friends argue with me to the contrary that the summer is just beginning. Nonetheless, [...]

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Examples Of Artwork I Matted Myself (Using OMFGstyle’s Easy Steps)

by CodyJuly 15, 2010 Activities

Okay, so I’m sure you read Vanessa’s amazing article on how to mat your own artwork. But maybe you haven’t tried it yourself yet. Well, that stupid. Because I have. And I have to say… It’s saved me a bundle, [...]

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Paper Cherry Blossoms Craft Project

by VanessaJuly 12, 2010 Activities

Hello lovelies! Spring has sprung and summer is officially here!
If you were lucky enough to catch the elusive cherry blossoms in full bloom a couple months ago, you know how incredible they are. The cotton candy pink bursts explode from [...]

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Beach Essentials Shopping List

by CodyJune 17, 2010 Activities

Going to the beach is one of my absolute favorite things to do. The beau and I go every weekend in the summer and over the years, we have perfected the art of packing for the beach: one well-packed beach [...]

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Ten Things To Do In The New York City Area This Summer

by KellyJune 16, 2010 Activities

I used to hate the summer. Heat, humidity, sand in my crack.  But the older I get, the more I enjoy the rare amount of sunlight I get compared to the days spent at a desk, the time I get [...]

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How To Sell At A Craft Fair or Flea Market

by VanessaMay 17, 2010 Activities

We all knew arts and crafts were awesome back in elementary school but somewhere along they way they became Grandma’s domain. It turned into a world filled with upholstered and bedazzled picture frames, gaudy scrapbooks and everything seemed to be [...]

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Pimped Out Picnic

by CaraMay 6, 2010 Activities

Spring is in ze air at last… And we are in love with nature and all that it offers!
Why not take the opportunity to host a pimped out picnic with a bunch of friends this weekend?!
The art of picnicking is [...]

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Ten Things To Do In The NYC Area NOW!

by KellyApril 21, 2010 Activities

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If you live in the New York City area, you can probably agree with me that this past winter season felt like the longest one ever!  And so far we’ve been teased with a few blissful [...]

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Eco-Friendly T-Shirt Dog Toy

by VanessaApril 19, 2010 Activities

Well, hello ladies. Guess what? Despite our nasty weather here in Brooklyn this past weekend, Spring is upon us. Which means you are probably going through your closet and unveiling a whole new wardrobe you forgot you even had. That [...]

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DIY: Designer-Inspired Tassel Keychain (Yeah, She’s Crafty)

by CodyApril 5, 2010 Accessories

I saw a very cute tassel keychain at Kate Spade, but couldn’t help but gawk at the price. A couple of days later, my shoe designer upstairs neighbor was tossing out yards of patent leather and I salvaged it from [...]

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