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Moving into a new apartment doesn’t have to be difficult if you follow these simple steps before you pack up your belongings.

A little organization before you move can save you plenty of headaches.

Label each box. Clearly label what’s packed in each box, such as kitchen items, towels, collectibles, etc., with a Sharpie. Unpacking is much more easier when you know what’s in the box.

Get more tips here.

College is a chance for you to explore different careers, but you may be in a for a rude awakening if you want to make a six-figure salary and you’re majoring in criminal justice or education.

Cops, court reporters and teachers can be low-paying jobs — or it make take you years to get to a higher salary. It’s best to know pay before you graduate — or at least before you pick your major if it’s a big deal.

Read more about different professions and their pay scales here.

If a big, juicy burger isn’t your thing and you’re more likely to sink your teeth into a veggie burger, check out this list of top-rated veggie burgers.

Tasters tested these burgers using a variety of factors, including:

• Only widely available national brands.
• Only “original” or “flame-broiled” flavors (or the simplest flavor available).
• Each burger would be prepared according to the package instructions.
• Each burger would be tasted twice: once naked, and once with a bit of Heinz ketchup.

Which brand do you think scored best? Find out here.

Healthy recipes are really the last thing many of us want to hear about our diets, but the food you eat can make a difference in your heart health.

Try adding whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and more low-fat dairy products to make your recipes healthier.

Learn more here.

I’m always looking for ways to cut my bills, but my cell phone bill just keeps growing out of control. With data plans, texts, iPhones and other smart phones, the costs for a cell phone can quickly spiral out of control.

Check out our thrifty tips to save on your monthly cell phone bill.

Read more here.

Apartments are the backdrops for many famous movies and sitcoms, including Friends, The Devil Wears Prada and Sex In The City. Apartments on the big screen make living in one seem very, very cool.

Check out movies and sitcoms that feature apartments here.

If you don’t have any idea of what to do for Valentine’s Day, check out this list of ideas of things to do in Tuscaloosa this weekend. The best part is that you don’t have to have a sweetheart to take part in these activities

If you don’t have a Valentine’s Day sweetheart, treat yourself to an event. Or, if you have a date, treat them to a special event they’ll enjoy.

Learn more here.

Who didn’t try weird food combinations as a kid? But some people continue with strange food combos well into adulthood, like peanut butter and cucumbers. Check out this list of strange food combos.

1. Mashed potatoes and noodles with gravy.
2. Gravy and biscuits with grape jelly.
3. Peanut butter and mayo sandwiches.
4. Chocolate cake with pinto beans.
5. Hollowed-out pickles filled with ranch dressing and cheese.

Read more here.

Are foods that you eat on this list?

Red is such a powerful color. It’s bold, aggressive and take charge – and you can definitely implement it into your home décor. Red is definitely not for the shy. Read our ideas for how you can work red into your home décor. Learn more about it here.

Will you decorate with red?

Nachos are classic Super Bowl fare. This recipe mixes the traditional recipe up a bit with black beans.

Ingredients

5 7- or 8-inch corn or flour tortillas or 4 cups tortilla chips (about 4 ounces)
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, queso quesadilla, Chihuahua, and/or asadero cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup roasted red sweet peppers, cut into thin strips
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh or canned sliced jalapeno peppers, drained
Salsa (optional)

Get the rest of the recipe here.

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