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March 16, 2018 by Constanza

Munch Madness Appetizer Series: Homemade Vegan Chili

Whether you invite friends over or plan to watch a game at someone else’s home, prepare this easy and healthy vegan chili recipe!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (4 ounces) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
3 (28 ounces) large cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounces) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounces) can black beans
1 (15 ounces) can whole kernel corn

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

March 12, 2018 by Constanza

2018 Simply Madness Basketball Bracket Challenge

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Good luck with your picks and follow us on social media!

March 8, 2018 by Constanza

Doubling Up- 5 Ways to Set Up Home Office For Two

Everyone needs their own space- but not all of us have the luxury of having our own office and it is not uncommon for one or two household members to work from home. If you’re struggling to find a quiet and functional work space under one roof, here are several layouts to try out:

Face to Face Layout

This office layout has both desks facing each other-to maximize space in a small bedroom or office.

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Side by Side on a Long Desk

Using a long desk and inserting drawers in between your chairs with office supplies, will not only be easily accessible to you both, but it will allow you to have your own space while also leaving the rest of the room open.

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Opposite Directions

If staring at each other from across your desks is too distracting, put the them on opposite sides of the room. This will also clear pathway in between both desks.

Corner Office

Another way to keep the space open in your home office is by placing one of the two desks against one wall and the other desk by a window in an “L” shape to still have a functional work space, without the distraction of being face to face.

Same Desk

If you only have one desk but still want to create a private work space, consider sitting on opposite sides of a larger table.

Need more space in your shared office? Move some of your furniture, files, and other office items you don’t need into one of our self storage units!

March 2, 2018 by Simply Self-Storage

The Lifespan of 20 Essential Household Items

Has your air conditioner ever failed on a hot summer day? It’s a struggle no homeowner wants to deal with. When you own a home it’s important to budget annually for repairs that might be needed and anticipate when things might need to be replaced.

If you take care of your home, your appliances and fixtures should last longer. This means keeping them clean, performing regular maintenance and preventing unnecessary wear.

Even the most well-kept homes will need repairs at some point and it helps to know how long you should expect your items to last. We’ve put together a list of how long certain household fixtures and appliances should hold up.

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