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Are you just moving to a new area and not sure whether to rent or make the real commitment and buy?  Here are some reasons renting could be the right choice for you:   Save that money!  Unless you’re planning on living in a place longer than five years, you run the risk of losing […]

College is full of studying, going to class, preparing for class, running to campus, and a whole mess of other important responsibilities.  So where do we fit in thinking about food?  Usually it’s fast food, a quick bite, or some frozen Hot Pocket that you don’t even like, all because it’s affordable and fast.  However, […]

I myself will be facing the impending graduation date this December.  I think the most intimidating thing about being done with your college career is what’s to come after that traditional hat toss…  The job search.  These days, getting a job seems to be next to impossible.  I know I have a lot of questions […]

Feeling a little overwhelmed?  Need to relax?  Don’t we all.  So many things about living in an apartment can cause large amounts of unwanted stress.  (What kind of stress is wanted I wonder…)  Anything from moving, to cleaning, to roommates can cause you to feel like you just can’t take it anymore!  What to do?  […]

Happy Fourth of July to our 236 year old country!  Whew, we are getting old!  What better way to celebrate our country’s freedom than with good people, good food, and good drinks?  I took the liberty (see what I did there) of finding some fun recipes to try for your Independence Day celebrations!  Enjoy your […]

I bet you didn’t know it was compliment your mirror day!  Well it is, and I found some cute ways to dress up your mirror to add style to your apartment!   Don’t spend a fortune on that fancy mirror that’s too heavy to even carry out of the store.  Instead, buy a cheap 5 […]

Cleaning is never a very fun activity, but with some good tunes it can be made more motivating!  Check out some playlists that might get you into the cleaning mood. stereomood.com has this spring cleaning playlist: http://bit.ly/i5mHCq This playlist for cleaning comes from sharemyplaylists.com http://bit.ly/KDgOmF Also, check out Spotify which is an app that can […]

You’ve gotten those acceptance letters, you’ve graduated, and you’ve decided where you want to go.  Totally prepared for college now right?  What about that living situation?  Probably a freshman’s biggest fear is having that “monster roommate.”  Not to fear, there are ways to avoid this! 1.  Find a person who is the same amount of […]

We all know the college-student lifestyle means lots of Ramen and no money.  So where can college students shop to decorate and personalize their apartment space? First things first, check out the Dollar Stores and Dollar Generals in you area.  These places are loaded with college goodies and useful items, and they’re all right around […]

In your purse, on the counter, in the car, under the sofa, on the floor or in your hand–it seems like it’s too easy to misplace those evasive keys.  You just never seem to put them in the same place twice!  If this sounds like you, then key holders are going to change your life. […]

The first and best step to a clearer closet is to get rid of all of the things you don’t wear.   A good way to start eliminating those items is to turn all of your hangers in your closet backwards so that they are facing away from you. Then, anytime you wear something, you […]

In most apartments, space is a limited.  Anything that can be done to maximize space is going to be essential to your home decorating.  What can you do to make everything fit without the clutter? 1.  Answer these questions: – Is this functional in my place, and do I use it for that purpose? – […]

How to get that clutter under control:   1.  Realize there is a problem.  Accept that there is too much going on in your household and realize there are things that need to go.  Get the trash bag ready! 2.  Lazy clutter v. memory clutter.  Lazy clutter is the junk you know you don’t need […]

Father’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the wonderful fathers in the world and their influence on society. Father’s Day Did You Know? About 95 million Father’s Day cards were given last year, making it the 4th largest card giving holiday There are about 70.1 million fathers in America The necktie is the […]

You may be sitting on the beach right now enjoying summer, with school long forgotten.  But, before you know it, college will be creeping back up on you, and you need to be prepared! It’s almost time for another school year, and often what to bring with you is the question.  There are certain essentials […]