What happens when you need money, stat? No, not to buy a cute new Michael Kors bag or the latest Apple device — but to cover your rent when you unexpectedly lose your job or need to pay for an ambulance ride to the emergency room. Sometimes, we simply need money when we weren’t planning…
So you’ve finally moved out on your own (hopefully) and you’re well on your way to becoming an official adult. But that doesn’t mean everything is automatically going to fall into place. There is a lot of learning and growing still ahead of you. Here is a list of 35 things that mean you’re a…
Sitting there wondering “can I afford a dog?” Dogs are quite literally the BEST. Seriously, as much of a pain in the ass he can be from time-to-time, I have on many occasions said that getting Benny was the best decision I’ve ever made. But dogs cost money, they take a lot of time and…
Living with roommates for the first time and not sure what to get for gifts? Whether it’s Christmas, birthday or a moving in gift, getting someone else something can be a real challenge. Luckily, there are great and affordable roommate gift ideas out there. Whether you want something practical or unique, there’s sure to be…
Moving out on your own for the first time? Figuring out a comfortable cleaning schedule to make sure your place is spic-and-span (or clean enough for mom to pop by) all the time can be a challenge. Cleaning doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but it can be if you leave it all until the last…
So you’re moving out of your parents’ house and into your first apartment. Congrats! This is a big step in your life and you’re finally going to be a real adult. But before you can start decorating your new digs and making it feel like home, you need to make sure you have all the…
Moving out for the first time is a big step. You’re finally on your own and you get to make all the decisions about your life! One of the most daunting tasks of leaving the nest is filling your own apartment (and figuring out what you need). You need to check out this bathroom essentials…
Moving out with a new roommate is exciting but if you’re planning on sharing a home together, there are a few things you’re going to need to discuss before hand. You want to know ahead of time what your expectations are going to be and what you’re most comfortable with in your new home. That’s…
When I was a kid there were two things I wanted more than anything: glasses and braces. Don’t ask me why, because I honestly don’t have an answer for you. But alas, I was blessed with both. Braces, as it turns out, are way more of a curse than a blessing — thankfully I was…
I don’t know about you, but I am over the days of partying until the clubs close at 3 a.m., getting kicked out of bars and waiting on the sidewalk in a short skirt and high heels in the biting winter wind waiting for a cab — okay, fine, you got me, I borrowed that…