The idea of living with a roommate can seem pretty awesome! You always have a companion there to talk to, Your rent and utility bills are cheaper, sometimes they make dinner to share! Yet, if you all don’t sit down and discuss some of the important things like bills, it can become very frustrating....
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We all have habits that aren’t eco-(or pocket)-friendly. Here are a few of my vices and what I’ve done to curb my impact. Sleeping with the fan or TV on: -  Timer: Try plugging in or turning on a timer -  Movies: Movies are great for mellowing out for a finite time -  Open a window 2. Multiple lights...
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We have all get the magazines from the high-end home and kitchen stores. Everything on the page is perfect and arranged the way you want your place to be someday. The only problem is that beautiful hand distressed bedroom set costs nearly as much as I make a year. When this happens I don’t see...
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I messed up big time when I moved out of my first apartment. I pretty much figured that I’d just leave what I didn’t want any more inside and not clean I thing. I thought it was the complexes job, and they were going to clean it anyway right?  Wrong. Dead. Wrong. $756 bucks ...
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If you’re anything like me, you’re not about to host a dinner party any time soon (unless it’s a pot luck of sorts). When it’s just me and the kitchen I tend to under-do it. Okay, I’ll be honest: Even when friends are over, it’s sometimes pretty sparse. Here are two of my favorite...
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As a bartender in college, I quickly bored myself with rum and cokes or sex on the beaches. I figured if I poured them night after night for everyone else, I might as well try something new for myself when I got home. But the reality is I was still in college (translation: “But...
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Making a move can be exciting–especially when you’re moving in with a friend or significant other. But there are some important things you should discuss with future roomy before signing the lease, let alone moving in. Sure some of the questions might seem trivial, but little things can stack up over time. Invest the time...
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When I think about all the things my grandma has been through to make her the person she is today, and all the quality’s and quirks that give her character I wouldn’t have picked coupon clipping as something she does that I would want to emulate. Here is the deal : COUPONS ARE AWESOME! Let...
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Podcasts are a great way to consume information on the move. They vary in length, but often contain just the right amount of insight when you’re strapped for time. Check out some of my favorite free podcasts. Download them to your mobile device for use in the gym, in the car, or wherever you...
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1. Exercise: Instead of spending about $30/month on a gym membership, go for a run, buy some free-weights and use the free work-out programs in the On-Demand section of your digital cable, podcasts or YouTube. One of my favorite podcasts is by the Detroit-based DJ Kenneth Thomas. If you’re into techno, check it out....
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