Did you know that the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank provides emergency food assistance to more than 104,000 members of the Western and Central Virginian community each month? Or that last year alone, the community donated more than 700,000 pounds of food…providing more than half a million meals to hungry families? Whether you are [...]
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We know how exhausting and demanding the end of the semester can be for all of our student residents and we like to do what we can to help alleviate some of that stress! Today, Wednesday May 2nd, we are serving ice cream with an array of toppings to our residents in the 13th [...]
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The year 1970 brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and the very first Earth Day! Founded as a means to promote a healthy and sustainable environment in the United States, Earth Day has since gone global and continues to enlist support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city dwellers [...]
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The end of the academic year is drawing near, and that means completing exams, finalizing projects, graduating (for some), anticipating summer activities, and (for many) moving out of your current residence. You will undoubtedly discover some household items that you no longer need or are unable to take with you in your transition. Don’t let [...]
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We are excited to announce the much anticipated Grand Re-Opening of jean theory: this Saturday, March 17th! Jean theory:’s new home is located on the Downtown Mall at 111 East Main Street, right next door to Derriere de Soie and Verdigris. Saturday promises to be another beautiful, sunny day, so head to your local downtown [...]
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Vinegar can be used to clean almost anything in your home. Not only is it a fantastic way to avoid using harsh chemicals that affect your health and the health of our environment, but it is also easy and economical! Try some of the simple, non-toxic recipes below using white distilled vinegar for a [...]
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Look out, Charlottesville – winter has finally decided to make an appearance! After enjoying a nearly 60 degree day today, and a nearly identical day called for tomorrow, the meteorologists at Newsplex and NBC29 are calling for snow on Sunday. To help prepare you for this event, we’d like to remind you of a [...]
Read MoreMoving can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. There are so many options when choosing where to live. I often meet people who are overwhelmed when deciding where to move, especially if they are moving for the first time. Follow these simple steps to an easier way to choose [...]
Read MoreWhen you move into a new apartment, one of the first things you may want to do is make it reflect your personality. Decorating can be a lot of fun and doesn’t have to be a lot of work. Here are 3 easy ways to add a little pizzazz to your new home.
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