When was the last time you watched a movie in your backyard?
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All posts by Chelsea Costa
outdoor movie night: what you’ll need
10 ways to give mom the best day ever
When I was little, Mother’s Day consisted of me making my mom breakfast (probably cereal) and giving her a card covered in glitter and glue.
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connecting communities: free desktop wallpaper
One of the things I love so much about The Neighborhood is the constant call to action when it comes to connecting and being an active part of your community. I’m trying in small ways every day, and so much of what inspires me to do that is right here on The Neighborhood!
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diy garden markers
I love spring, and one of the best things about it is getting a garden into shape! If you’ve got plans for a vegetable garden, this is the perfect little project to add a finishing touch after all of the prepping and planting.
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how does your garden grow?
Has spring sprung in your neck of the woods? It may not be time to start planting yet, but you can certainly prepare your garden for that wonderful day when the sun comes out! And if you do some of the dirty work now, it’ll be that much easier when it comes time to plant.
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secondhand wardrobe week: how to recycle your wardrobe for good
Now I’m a fan of a thrift store. Vintage or not, I kind of love searching for those great finds among the bunches and bunches of previously used things. I can totally understand why that’s not for everyone, but this week, we’re hitting you with some creative solutions for recycling your wardrobe for Secondhand Wardrobe Week.
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round up: the very best in time-saving tips
Hey, do you have a second? Of course you don’t! I’m sure you’re running between work, picking up a kid or two at ballet or baseball practice, a dentist appointment, and all the while trying to plan a meal for tonight so you don’t have to order pizza again. It seems like most people I know have lives that are so packed to the gills there’s no time to stop and breathe.
Lucky for us all, February is Time Management Month! So in an effort to help you loosen up your schedule, we’ve complied an awesome roundup of some of the best time-saving tips we could find. Take a moment to surf around the web and put some of these tips to the test—you’ll be glad you did.
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6 acts of digital kindness
I’ll be honest—I love communicating through technology. Don’t get me wrong! I love participating in the offline world as well, but there’s something that’s just so fun about getting that little ping when someone texts you. So I’ve collected a few awesome ways to send a little kindness in the digital world,
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the digital superbowl
I have a dilemma: I’m not going to be home for the Super Bowl. It’s not necessarily that I’m a huge football fan or anything, but I do tune in for the biggest football game of the year, if for nothing else than to join in the fun. But this year I’ll be out and about, so I’m relying on technology to help out a bit and tune me in to what happens on the field.
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tech time management
Admit it—I’m definitely not the only one here who’s gotten lost down the Pinterest rabbit hole a few times. Or been buried under a pile of emails so deep you can’t even find the bottom. Well take heart, because while you may have more tech gadgets than you can keep track of (and even more social media profiles to keep up with), we’ve got a few killer tips that will help you get off the time-suck train.
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winter travel: stay safe driving in snow
It’s inevitable—we have all had to do some traveling when the weatherman says we shouldn’t. Sometimes you simply have to get from point A to point B, whether it’s a perfectly sunny day or the snow is coming down in droves. So this winter, if you just have to get in your car and go, follow a few simple guidelines for safer travel.
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happy to be in the neighborhood
Sometimes it’s just nice to tell folks how you feel! If you’ve got particularly awesome neighbors and you want to let them know, whip up one of these little babies. You can hang them on a doorknob, a mailbox, or leave it somewhere fun for them to find. It’ll let them know how happy you are to be part of the neighborhood.
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ten tips: a (doable) workout plan for the new year
As a person who’s belonged to a gym for the entirety of her adult life, I’ve seen my fair share of January gym-goers. You know the ones—they have the best intentions at the start off the year, when New Year’s Resolutions are being tossed around like nobody’s business. But then February or so rolls around, and the gym gets less and less busy, and the resolutions tend to fall by the wayside.
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easy and green gift wrap
Are you wrapping gifts yet? Being the holiday fan that I am, it’s always a balance trying to celebrate to the fullest and also not be consumed by consumerism and wastefulness. One of the ways that I combat those things is by coming up with some out-of-the-box (get it?) wrapping ideas. Read on for gift-wrapping tips that are easy, low-cost, and nice & green.
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new twists on an old tradition: caroling!
I personally love – and I mean love – Christmas carols. I grew up singing in choir and we would start rehearsal our holiday music in October. So now, my husband has to put up with carols while we’re decorating for Halloween. I know, I’m bonkers.
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holiday gift tag download
I love giving gifts, I truly do. But let’s be real. Sometimes the holidays just sneak up on you and you find yourself on your way to a party with no wrapping and no tag for the adorable gift you got your coworker/friend/cousin’s dog. Well never fear, y’all. We’ve got you covered.
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out of town neighbor info sheet
When my husband and I go out of town, we feel one hundred percent better if we know someone trustworthy is watching over our place. That’s why this printable download is so awesome – it covers everything a helpful neighbor would need to know if they were housesitting or doing regular check-ins while you are away.
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neighbor welcome gift
When a new neighbor moves in, I’m always so excited to introduce myself. I’m also always keenly aware, though, that a move-in can be super stressful and kind of a crazy time.
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ten tech solutions for a stress-free holiday
The holidays are upon us – how did that even happen?! Whether they snuck up on you or you’ve been waiting for months, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. It really is the most wonderful time of the year, and with just a few taps on a keyboard or swipes on a smartphone, it can be pretty low stress too. Read our top ten tech solutions to wipe out some of the holiday madness!
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10 posts for hosting a football party
If you’ve got a bunch of football-lovin’ friends and neighbors, there’s nothing much more fun than hosting a party to watch the big game. Next time you’d like to have the pals over to watch your favorite teams battle it out, follow these ten tips and you’ll definitely score big. (Get it? Score?)
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printable greeting cards for neighbors
There have been so many times where I’ve wished I had a greeting card on hand in a pinch! Someone catches a nasty cold and could use a pot of chicken soup and a pick-me-up, or a friend gets that huge promotion, or a neighbor gets our mail for a week while we’re out of town. Well, today we’ve got some super-handy free downloadable greeting cards for you, so you’ll always have something on hand!
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Celebrate World Kindness Week (with Donuts!)
Did you know that November 13-20 is World Kindness Week?
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Dinner Table Place Cards
I just love the holidays. I love having such a wonderful reason for people to come together and celebrate, and one of my favorite ways to celebrate is gathering for meals around the dinner table!
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Chelsea Costa
I am a blogger, actor, lover of beautiful things and beautiful times.
I live in Los Angeles.
My family is full of the greatest people on Earth.
I enjoy seeking out adventure and happiness with great people.
I’m obsessed with sweets.
I collect musical instruments (and I play them, too!).
I love to try new anything.
My neighborhood is an apartment building with friendly folks.
I smile because why wouldn’t you?!
You can find me here:
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