Cooking tips, techniques for delicious dishes

Hey there DIY-ers, and welcome back to those who went home for the holidays. In light of the recent return to real food, I’m throwing out some more tips for your basic food and cooking needs here at school.

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Meaningful writing tips worth noting

It’s do-it-yourself note week! We’ve all had birthdays, holidays and other occasions that were especially noteworthy. Here are some hints to help you write the perfect personal note.

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Fresh tips to spring into a new DIY season

In honor of the beautiful weather, I thought I would share some DIY tips to help you spruce up your style and living space for the springtime:

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DIY: Host a party on a tiny budget

Hey all you crafting fans! This week we're hitting up the party circuit again with some bright new ideas to fight the winter blues:

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BSU Dinner confronts color blindness

Saturday Feb. 25 the Black Student Union hosted their annual Soul Food Dinner, Color Blind. Doors opened at 5:30 p.m. and by 6 p.m. the College Union Ballroom was packed.

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Cooking on a budget: Tips for when you just can’t afford every pot and pan

Having complications with your kitchenware? If you're anything like me, half the instruments you need to cook seem to be missing from your "all-inclusive college starter kit" just when you need them. Use these alternatives when you can't find the tools you need.

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Clean up the clutter: Keep track of papers, prevent mess with simple tricks to organize

As it gets colder and the snow gathers in Geneseo, we would rather snuggle up with our calculus textbooks and humanities classics than clean our rooms, de-clutter our desks or rearrange our closets. Thankfully, I'm here to procrastinate on my homework and help you get organized:

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Set hearts racing with the Valen-time put into these sweet gifts

Happy V-Day fellow creators! This week I'm a bit early for Valentine's Day, but you all need to get your stuff together for your loved one or else the holiday isn't going to be quite so rosy. I've put together some tips to send your gift over the edge and to earn you some bonus points with your significant other:

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Don't let stains leave a blemish on your wardrobe: tips for cleaning up unexpected spills

It’s been another long week, but we’re all looking forward to the weekend. Everyone knows, however, that the weekend can make anything prone to mess, so take heed of these stain removal tips to prepare yourself for any mess:

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Winter blues? Try some stone cold DIY creativity!

Welcome Back DIY-ers! Let's break up those wintery blues with some tricks to keep you and your things warm and dry for the next few months of chilly weather:

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Happy holi-DIYs! Decorate on a budget with these tips

Happy holidays, my handy DIY-ers! To get you in the mood for the holiday season and help you procrastinate on studying for finals, I've put together some tips to warm up your home for the last few weeks of the semester.

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Make your home sparkle in a flash

As the holiday season approaches, our lives inevitably become both crazier and messier. But if your roommates are throwing a party or your parents come for a surprise visit, you might want to spruce the place up a bit. And no, I don't mean go buy a tree!

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Bland baked goods begone! Try these DIY tips to brighten your sweets

It's that time of year when everyone dreams of the upcoming holidays and all of the delicious treats that come with them. Sometimes we just don't have the creative flair to decorate our baked goods, but never fear, because DIY Dee is here to help solve your decorating disasters!

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Carry containers for cheap: Put boxes and Tupperware to good use

Please, try to contain yourselves. I'm back this week to bring you some clever container-organizing tips to help keep track of your belongings:

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Intercultural Dinner ties the knot between traditions

On Sunday Oct. 30, the Alliance for Community Enrichment's annual Intercultural Dinner was held in the College Union Ballroom. Students, teachers and the general public donned their most vibrant cultural attire to attend the dinner and show.

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This Hallow’s Eve, concoct your own spook-tacular disguises

Happy Halloween, DIY-ers! Here are some treats for those who procrastinated like me and forgot to get a costume together in time. Be careful though, some may trick you:

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Heat up the savings! This semester, bake with bargains

Hey there, DIY-ers! Everyone eats, right? But not everyone knows that they can reuse kitchen and pantry items to help make cooking and daily life a little easier. Here are some tasty tricks to flavor and help you savor your time:

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Jazzing up jewelry: Tips to accessorize with frugality

Storing jewelry can be surprisingly difficult in a small college bedroom or dorm room. Here are some creative ideas for displaying and keeping track of your accessories:

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Bouquets are blooming with bargains!

Flowers are one of the brightest ways to send a message to someone, be it through the 10 sunflowers for $10 on Main Street or the $5 flowers in Walmart. They can tell a person “I love you,” “I’m sorry” or “Thanks for being my roommate.”

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Classy parties at a thrifty price!

For many students, partying means good times with good friends, no matter what the theme. But for the hosts of the party, planning can be stressful and pricey, especially if the theme calls for some fancy decorations. Follow some of these tips for throwing a classy party on a small budget:

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