Author Archives: Alex Kava

A Simple Gift for Those You’re Not as Close To

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Alex Kava

It always surprises me how quickly Christmas comes around from one year to the next. One moment you’re out celebrating the 4th of July with family and friends on a lake, barbecuing it up and soaking in the sun, and … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Houseplants to Survive Winter

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Alex Kava

This summer, I got my partner new plants for the apartment. She had always mentioned wanting succulents, so I went out of my way and picked up some cute potting accessories, pots, and soil and took her to a greenhouse … Continue reading →

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Making Due with What You’ve Got

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Alex Kava

I’m about a year and a half into my lease at an apartment I love, yet I still haven’t done it the service of decorating it enough to feel homey. In fact, the walls are the biggest part that show … Continue reading →

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Holding Yourself Accountable

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Alex Kava

As I’m sure most other people out there can agree on, keeping up with lifestyle habits that are particularly new is quite difficult at first. Since a habit is formed within so many days (I’ve heard 5 weeks, 22 days, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Wrapping

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Alex Kava

With holiday season upon us, I always find it extremely useful to have my home prepared ahead of time for something that everyone loves to say they enjoy but deep down hates to do more than once: wrapping gifts. In … Continue reading →

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How to Set Up a Productive Office

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Alex Kava

Let’s talk about something pretty important today. That topic will be your office setting, or where you work in general. I mean, think about it: Without a comfortable and familiar setting in your office, why would you have any will … Continue reading →

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Candy Season

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Alex Kava

Every year when October rolls around, all I can begin to think about are the inevitable bonfires, the cooler weather warranting hoodies and jeans and jackets, and the sweet treats that fit the seasonal theme of the month. I’ve long … Continue reading →

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To Move or Not to Move

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Alex Kava

I’m currently in the midst of making some big decisions with my fiancee about our next year ahead of us. While I’m extremely thankful to be going through it with her and not alone, it’s still been a lot more … Continue reading →

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Game Day Preparations

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Alex Kava

One of my absolute favorite things to do around this time of year is host NFL watch parties at my place on Sunday afternoons. Most people only tend to do this during the playoffs or on Super Bowl Sunday, but … Continue reading →

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Preparing Against the Machine We Call Time

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Alex Kava

There are a lot of things in life that catch my interest. A lot of things, in fact, that I wish I could devote more time to. For example, I wish I could spend more time cooking, and spending my … Continue reading →

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