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iStock.com/AntonioGuillem Whether you’re moving out of your parent’s house or making the jump from the college dorm room into an actual apartment, moving into your first apartment is an extremely exciting experience in your life. Making the move into your first apartment might also be your first big step into adulthood. Searching for your first apartment, going through the application process, and beginning to budget for expenses isn’t going to be a walk in the park, but it’ll be worth it. To make this the smoothest transition possible, you’ll need a bit of guidance. We’ve put together a first apartment...

Looking for a creative gift for your child’s teacher but don’t want to break the bank? Here are 30 DIY teacher gifts you can make at home! Whether it is the first day of school, Christmas, teacher appreciation day or the last day of school, you are probably looking for a gift to give your child’s teacher. More and more parents are starting to give gift cards with a cute printable. This is an easy gift idea, but not everyone can afford to give a monetary present. This is when a DIY teacher gift is the way to go! Types...

Hi friend! Welcome to a brand new week!  We had a busy, but good weekend. The most exciting thing was Jordan finally got the short haircut she’s been wanting for over a year.  It’s kind of a long pixie and she LOVES it!  She looks darling and I’m so happy that she’s happy!  Plus, it will be so much easier to brush since she’s tender-headed and that was always a struggle. I shared a video on my Instagram Stories if you want to check it out! TUESDAY GOODIES Now onto today’s post! You might have been confused by the title,...

amazonEditor's Note: Products featured on Wide Open Eats are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to appetizers, presentation is everything. Charcuterie plates are more enjoyable with a lovely display of cheese and meats artfully arranged around each other, and cupcakes taste better with a cute topping of frosting and sprinkles. My favorite dishes are the ones that involve a bit of artistic flair, like fruit tarts, where you get to arrange the fruit in an aesthetically pleasing pattern. As fun as it is to use your...

There are many reasons to favor classic bar soap over liquid—it’s more environmentally friendly (less packaging), generally contains fewer harsh, skin-stripping chemicals, and tends to be cheaper. The downside? It can leave a dreaded layer of soap scum on your kitchen or bathroom sink. To counteract this slimy problem, here are 10 of our favorite metal soap dishes, both freestanding and wall-mounted. Featured photograph courtesy of Niki Turner from Steal This Look: A Vintage Bath in England with a DIY Faucet on Remodelista. Above: This Kyoto brushed stainless steel soap holder lets water dry from soap at all angles. Available...