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This article was contributed by Mariah Cowan. Your apartment doesn’t have to be furnished in expensive decor for it to feel like home. A great way to find apartment décor when you’re on a budget is by thrifting! You can find many gems if you know where and what to look for when you…
With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to get in the spirit. For some people, this may be your favorite time of the year. For others, you might have trouble decorating your place in the midst of all the craziness happening at work and other responsibilities. However, regardless of how busy you are, no…
Like it or not, winter weather is upon us. Winter can be a beautiful season: the shorter days promoting togetherness with friends and family enjoying time inside together to stay warm, the glittering snow and frost twinkling in the morning light as you step out into the crisp air, and of course all the holidays…
Not all apartments are equipped with central air. And even if you have been blessed with the feature of air conditioning, you may not always want to rely on it. So, how else can you possibly keep your apartment cool and comfortable as summertime temperatures creep in? Turn off the lights According to the U.S.…
Remember the good old days, when momma would take you to the grocery store and you would tear all of those little coupons off of the dispensers they set up in the aisles? Little did you know, you were the middle man. But it was still a win-win for everybody; the grocery store got the…
If your apartment is lacking all the furnishings and decor you need, there are some tough decisions you will need to make in the process of transforming your apartment into something that feels more like home. Will you go all out and purchase top-notch, designer everything? Or will you take the frugal route and spend…
When money is tight, it is very easy to make poor eating decisions. But all of those dollar menu meals will come back to haunt you. Not only are these kinds of meal choices not good for your health, but they sound cheap when they actually are not. A dollar and change can buy you…
Make coffee at home. On average, a 12 ounce bag of ground coffee costs less than $5. That’s at least a month’s worth of coffee for the same price you would pay for just one cup of Joe at Starbucks. Also, search your local stores for pre-made coffee products. For example, Starbucks sells a 4-pack…
For most people, the concept of date night probably consists of a fancy dinner at a top notch restaurant, along with a movie. But let’s be real for a minute. First, that idea of a date night is a little outdated. Secondly, dinner and a movie can add up to one giant bill by the…
There is no denying that buying groceries takes a sizable chunk out of your paycheck. And if you have special dietary needs like celiac disease that requires the consumption of expensive gluten-free foods, your monthly grocery bill may be higher than average. Still, some of your learned shopping habits could be avoidable. Old habits die…