There’s no denying that living on a budget can be tough. You’re constantly battling the feeling of “Should I buy this? Do I really need this? Can I afford this?” But don’t get stressed or upset because you are definitely not alone. So here are some tips and suggestions to help save that extra penny […]
Cleaning Your Apartment 101
Lets face it, cleaning isn’t fun. Especially since most security deposits are only refundable if you leave your place looking sparkling new. Which means you really need to scrub, polish and shine just about everything and everywhere. So, for those of you who are just now facing this dreaded task, here are a few tips […]
How To Handle A Summer Semester
For most of you, summer means packing up and heading home to see your friends and family. For others, it might mean study abroad. Or, some of you may have summer jobs or internships lined up. Good for you! However, each year there is always a group of students who stick around to attend summer […]
Declutter by Hosting a Clothing Swap!
How many times have you stood in front of your closest and just stared inside and thought to yourself, “I have nothing to wear?!”, when that clearly isn’t the case. Probably a few more times than you would like to admit. But its okay, we all do it! Now the real question is, how do we […]
3 Most Important Factors In Picking the Ideal Roommate
Finding the perfect roommate is an art. There is so much that goes into picking a person you want to share a home with. Are you compatible? Do you enjoy the same things? This is a person you are mostly likely going to be spending a great deal of time with. You are going to […]
Why Your Credit Score Matters When Renting
If you’re in college you’re probably working hard to keep your GPA on point or at least above average. But if you’re spending all your free time in the library studying you may be over looking another equally important number, your credit score. It may seem like the furthest thing from your mind but in […]
Renter's Insurance: Is It Necessary?
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting cooler, and you are back in SCHOOL. As you gather your school supplies and get everything ready for your apartment, don’t forget renter’s insurance. Most plans allow you to tack your renter’s insurance onto your parents’ existing homeowner’s insurance for […]
How to Choose Kitchen Essentials for a Small Space
Even if it's small, making the move to the first kitchen of your own is exciting. Use your space wisely by sticking to these small kitchen essentials.
The 411 on Living with Roommates
College is crazy! Running around from class to class, writing one paper after another, keeping up with your friends and social obligations, studying for exams…it can all get a little stressful. Then, after a long day of studying in the library, you get home and your place is a mess and you have absolutely zero […]
5 Outdoor Game Ideas for You and Your Friends
The days are longer, the nights are hotter, and you may be asking yourself how can I make the most of my time with my friends? While the beach is always great and lounging by a pool has it perks, sometimes you just want to get a little active! So, here are a few examples that are sure […]
Group Activities for You and Your Friends This Summer
The days are warmer and longer and the possibilities of how these next few months can be spent are absolutely endless. So, here are a few suggestions to keep you and your friends busy and active! Summer is the perfect time to pick up and do a little exploring. First pick a place on a […]
Surviving Senioritis
It’s the final weeks of your very last spring semester of college and graduation is right around the corner. You’ve made it! You’ve dedicated yourself and worked hard to get to this point and now it’s time to enjoy it! Well, almost. The light at the end of tunnel is just in sight but you still have […]
How to Plan Vacations on a Budget
There are a lot of perks to being in college, but being almost broke isn’t one of them. So if you are one of the many on the ramen noodle diet, here are a few tips for planning vacations – whether they be road trips, cross country trips, or transatlantic trips – on a budget. […]
How to Throw a March Madness Party while Still Being a Good Neighbor
Selection Sunday is quickly approaching, which means the craziness that is March Madness will be here before the Eastern Conferences are over. Soon, the 68 teams that have been selected will advance, and with those final plays will come the excitement that follows as sides are selected and rivalries declared. So, it’s only fitting that […]