Touchdown! The Perfect Preseason Party

(Image courtesy of Janet) With the start of school one thing is certain - football season is just around the corner! We know it's just preseason right now, but it's never to early to start practicing the wave and dusting off your favorite jersey.  Watching your favorite team pass and run their way to victory just isn't the same if your friends aren't there cheering with you. That's why renters.apartments.com put together this list of the essential items for your football get together. Keep reading to learn more.  #1 - TV:You won’t want to cut your grass without a lawnmower and you can’t watch a football game without...

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How To Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven

We're betting there's a pretty high chance that you love bacon, since a lot of people do! But if you're tired of greasy stovetops or are interested in trying something new then how about baking bacon? Check out "How To Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven" below! How To Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven What You Need Ingredients1 to 2 pounds bacon EquipmentAluminum foil1 to 2 baking sheetsTongsPaper towelsPlatter Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F: Turn on the oven and preheat to 400°F. Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. If you're cooking multiple sheets of bacon, position a second rack in the top third of the oven. Arrange...

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Comfort Food From Around The World

Do you enjoy comfort food? Here are some great recipes from around the world. Each of these recipes is considered a "comfort food" in their country. You can learn more at The Kitchn. TOP ROW 1 How to Make Fried Rice - China 2 Cuban Black Bean Soup - Cuba 3 Korean-Style Steamed Eggs - Korea 4 African Beef & Peanut Stew - The Congo and Ghana 5 Gluten-Free Dessert Recipe: Marking's Bibingka - The Philippines Authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara MIDDLE ROW 6 Vegetarian Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) - Vietnam 7 Shepherd's Pie - Ireland 8 Lamb Korma - India 9 Authentic...

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Home Sweet Home

Loving your apartment isn't just about the things that you put into it. To transform your new abode from a simple apartment to a home you enjoy spending time in you only need to add a few things. These tips courtesy of Apartment Therapy will help you learn to love your space even more than you already do! Letting Go: It's possible to focus so much on decor, design, and picking the perfect furniture to reflect your personality and interests that can turn your house into a place of stress. How about taking a quick breather and switching gears for a sec and not allowing that stress to enter your home? Trust it will all eventually come together and just let it all happen when it does. Try cherishing your home in all its different quirky stages. Your mind and wallet will thank you for it in...

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