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Happy Independence Day

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming,Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fightO’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming?And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,O […]

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to ALL my PEEPS!!

Apartment Hunting for Beginners: What You Need to Look For

My son is moving into his first apartment for his last couple of years in college. Looking for an apartment was a good experience for him as he needed to know what to think about, what to look for in a living space and learn how to compare his choices to make a decision. Of […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLACK TIE AND JAM!!!

Black Tie and Jam is 1 YEAR OLD today! I can’t believe it’s been a year! What a year it has been! I started this blog on a whim. My main intention at first was for writing practice while I looked for a professional writing job. Since I was completely new to the blogging world, […]

First College Apartment Basics: Items to Get Your Student Started on the Right Foot

You can find many lists on this subject. I know because I have seen them. Some of these lists include less than the basics, meaning your college student will end up going out to search for what he/she needs. Other lists suggest items a college student would never ever use. If you are a parent […]

Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BLACK TIE AND JAM~

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Black Tie and Jam!

Oh Holy Night

O Holy Night!The stars are brightly shiningIt is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!Long lay the world in sin and error piningTill he appear’d and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your kneesOh hear the angel voicesOh night divineOh […]

Housekeeping 101: Cleaning the Refrigerator

The refrigerator is probably the most used appliance in a household. As many times as the doors open and close, the refrigerator can quickly become disorganized and messy. I don’t know about you, but items get pushed back and forgotten, the vegetable drawers begin to take on a life of their own and don’t even […]

Housekeeping 101: Creating a Cleaning Routine

If you are new to the whole housecleaning merry-go-round, the best thing for you to do is to come up with a cleaning routine that works for you, your schedule and anyone else in your household. Dozens and dozens of folks have published cleaning routines on their websites. You can find just as many books […]

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