Ah, dogs: our slobbery, shedding, absolutely crazy best friends. We can’t help but love dogs – even when they eat our favorite pair of sneakers – so it’s no wonder National Dog Day on August 26th feels like anything but the dog days of summer. But there’s one day when you don’t want to have … Read more
When it comes to stressful life situations, moving is ranked somewhere between “trouble with the boss” and “trouble with the in-laws.” And while we’d gladly take packing boxes over spats with our supervisor or S.O.’s mom, there’s no doubting moving is stressful – especially moving on a budget. One major reason for this? Money: Moving … Read more
You never quite realize how much stuff you’ve accumulated until it’s time to pack and move. It’s a great reality check for most of us as we ponder: “Do I really need 20 pairs of pants?” or “This jar of strawberry jam expired in 2012. Why did I wait so long to clean out the … Read more
Few things evoke as much panic during a move as the thought of renting a moving truck. Is it difficult to make wide turns? (Totally.) Do I need a special license? (Nope.) Is it worth the hassle? (Depends.) Whether you’re absolutely set on renting a moving truck, still making up your mind, or just nervous … Read more
“It’s not you, it’s me… ” Breakups, romantic or not, are tough. And they’re especially hard when they entail a potential reference, as is the case with leaving your lease. As eager as you may be to move out of your current pad, you don’t want to burn any bridges that could damage your future … Read more
Congratulations! You’re moving out on your own for the first time! You can now come and go whenever you want, you can leave dirty clothes on the floor without your mom nagging you about it, and you can binge watch your favorite trending show without having to share the TV with your dad. But wait… … Read more