When eating for college students comes to mind, you typically think of two words: Ramen Noodles. I know my freshman year ramen noodles definitely wore out their welcome on my menu. Ramen was probably on my dinner menu at the least of 3 times a week, and we all know how healthy that is… There […]
If you’re a pasta lover like me you’re more than likely to have pasta at least once a week at home. With that pasta though, if you take the easy route, is a jar of sauce. What do you do with that glass jar when it’s done though? Rinse it out and send it to […]
Ever wonder why we spend $5-20 dollars on a candle to either use for ourselves or give as gifts? Yet we don’t realize that we throw out enough wax from expensive places like Pier1, Bath and Body Works, and Yankee Candle to make about 10 candles. Making your own candles is actually pretty simple. All […]
This week we are celebrating the top five entries in our photo contest by sharing a post from their own blog sites. Today we have Shelley Smith talking about how she redid her pantry to make it into the Pretty Pantry that we all now know and love.
You can make friends with your roommates, but you can’t make roommates out of friends. I mean I guess it is possible, it’s just very unlikely, unless you take some preemptive measures. In most cases, you end up irritating each other so much that it ultimately results in a bad situation for the both of […]
Money is always a relevant topic for discussion whether it is your own personal salary or something on a grander scale. The real topic people seem to be buzzing about these days is how to enjoy a lifestyle that is supported by your budget. For example: Going out to eat. People LOVE to go out […]
If you are anything like me, you can’t be productive living in a mess. Even as a college student, I find myself incapable of studying in my apartment unless it is clean. It keeps me organized and relieves me of any unnecessary stress that would be added on top of my upcoming exam or test. […]
When living with roommates, paying bills on time may end up being a problem if one, if not all roomies ar e on top of things. With multiple roommates, it becomes even more difficult to make sure each person is contributing their portion in a timely manner. Everyone can get wrapped up in […]
Recession or no recession, everyone likes to save money. But let’s be honest, it’s not everyone’s forte. Some people are shop-a-holics. They spend excessive amounts of money on items they do not need, whenever they have money. Some people simply eat out a lot. Either way, if you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck wondering […]
It’s that time of year again. Don’t let summer fun fool you… school is just around the corner, whether you like it or not. And of all things that are important, a good nights rest is at the top of that list. Make sure your future college student has all the tools to get a […]
For college students living in dorms and people who live in apartment complexes with a communal laundry room, the nightmares of sharing laundry facilities are well known. The hardest part is getting everybody who uses the facility to share and be courteous of others. Most people know what to do, but here is a list […]
When you first get to college you check in and drop all your stuff off at some naked, plain, lifeless room, otherwise known as a dorm. Your room will resemble somewhat of the picture provided. It may feel like you are being dropped off at boot camp or prison. Whether you know your roommate or […]
When I had a dorm, my bathroom had zero storage in it. I had two towel bars and that is it. There was plenty of storage space in a cabinet under the sink…outside of the bathroom. What happens if you need an emergency new roll of TP? Or the plunger? How awkward is it when […]
Whether you are a military family moving every two to four years, or a civilian family moving for the very first time, packing up your entire life into brown cardboard boxes can be a little stressful. There is always the question of which moving company to use: Which is best? While I can’t give you […]
There is nothing worse than trying to do work and have to spend ten minutes looking for one piece of paper you need. This is the case for many home offices. Clutter can easily take over and make you feel helpless. One simple thing that you can do is to make a filing system for […]
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