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Laurie Cinotto posted a beautiful DIY cupcake stand on the site oncewed.com that we wanted to share! What You’ll Need: 2 terra cotta saucers (she…
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Laurie Cinotto posted a beautiful DIY cupcake stand on the site oncewed.com that we wanted to share! What You’ll Need: 2 terra cotta saucers (she…
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Packing up boxes and removing all those pictures from the wall that represent your memories can make a huge impact upon your life. In fact,…
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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…
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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…
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Having a hard time deciding what kind of pet is best for your living situation? Here are some pros and cons of pets to help you…
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Moving into your first apartment as a college student can be intimidating. What do you need? What can you afford? What can you not live without?…
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Alright, you did it. You got that diploma and are finally done with that college degree.... Now what? Now, the real world is knocking on your…
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Finals are right around the corner for college students, which means resident advisers' will soon be going from dorm room to dorm room issuing move-out dates. Some…
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One of the first steps in financing an apartment is saving money for the security deposit, application fee (if there is one) and the first month's…
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Natural gas energy savings aren't only available to those who own a home. Knowing a few things about how to reduce this energy expense can be…
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What are simple ways to save some money when I'm living on my own? Once you are in an apartment, you'll want to make sure you…
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[caption id="attachment_31005" align="aligncenter" width="568"] Cash aid emergency[/caption] No matter how well you plan, things happen and expenses pop up out of the blue. Saving money for…
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[caption id="attachment_31009" align="aligncenter" width="568"] Cash aid emergency[/caption] No matter how well you plan, things happen and expenses pop up out of the blue. Saving money for…
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When moving from one apartment to another, it can help to have a checklist of things you will want to do prior to closing the door…
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While getting a second job may not be everyone's answer when trying to figure out how to finance an apartment, for some people it may be…
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Once you are in an apartment, you'll want to make sure you are able to make your rent and pay your utilities each month. To do…
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No matter how well you plan, things happen and expenses pop up out of the blue. Saving money for emergencies is an important part of a…
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Finding an apartment can seem like an overwhelming process, but it doesn't have to be. Here is a brief apartment hunting guide that can help you…
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Since a good deal of our lives are spent sleeping, it makes sense to try and create a healthy environment in the bedroom. You can do…
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Should You Rent or Buy? To rent or to buy? That’s the big question for many families today. With the housing market in a dip,…
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To rent or to buy? That’s the big question for many families today. Should You Rent or Buy? To rent or to buy? That’s the big…
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Laura Oliver is a coupon extraordinaire and the mind behind the money-saving blog afrugalchick.com. She took some time out of her day to discuss her new…
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My mother’s voice still rings in my head today when my daughter asks me for something. “Do you have the money in your savings?”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Whether you’re applying for your first or tenth apartment, there always seems to be something you forgot for the application process. Here is a checklist for…
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It is the start of a beautiful season. No, I’m not talking about back to school – I’m talking about college football season! Thinking about throwing…
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Renting a home is a big decision that will greatly affect the lifestyle of a college student. College students must contemplate factors such as their budget,…
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Potlucks have been around forever, but they are still an effective way to feed a large number of people on a budget. You can be the…
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If you are lucky, you have an apartment with free laundry facilities or a doting mother who comes over and does your loads for you. If…
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The arrival of summer evokes a lot of things - from hot summer days to holiday sales. But it's also great time to browse and bargain…
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No matter how well you plan, things happen and unexpected expenses occur. Saving money for emergencies is an important part of your budget. It can be…
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Entertaining guests is a difficult task, regardless of the size of your home. But it takes that much more work when you don't have much space…
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By Simon Phillips If you live in a furnished apartment, a great way to add your personal touch to the décor is to use furniture slipcovers…
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I just read this fantastic article called ‘Tips for an Energy-Efficient Apartment' located at Healthgoods.com and let me just say ‘wow!' There are some really great…
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Are you experiencing some difficulty decorating your apartment? As I'm sure you already know, decorating a small space so that it looks good and works well…
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