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Stay Cool: How to Save on Summer Cooling Costs

Jill / July 28th, 2015 / No Comments

It’s almost August, and with that comes sweltering temperatures–and sticker shock when you open up your electricity bill. I live in Texas, and it gets hot here–as in, regularly over 100 degrees. During my first summer in the Lone Star state, I remember getting my electricity bill and immediately calling the electric company to inform them they’d made some sort of mistake. They...

Posted in: Home, Life Hacks, Money Tagged with: cooling costs, energy saving tips, save money, save on utility bills, saving

How Did You Choose the Location You Call Home?

house, settled in, choose the location, home, mortgage options, Getting a tenant, landlord, landlord responsibilities, renting

Taylor / February 12th, 2015 / 1 Comment

Have you found a place to lay your roots? The place where you plan to call home for the next few decades? If you’ve answered yes, I’m envious. My husband and I are having troubling deciding where we should plant ourselves for the long haul. We’ve enjoyed our time in D.C. and even thought about staying here for a significant period of time. After all, it’s a thriving city with...

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7 Affordable Winter Activities for the Entire Family

indoor activities, winter indoor activities, quality time with the family, quality time

Taylor / February 5th, 2015 / 2 Comments

The holidays are over and winter is in full swing. At this point, you’re probably dreaming of a warm, tropical getaway. But that may not be in the cards for you and your family, especially if you’re paying off lingering holiday expenses. Still you can enjoy the blistering cold of winter at home on a budget without sitting in front of the television. Here are 7 activities you can enjoy...

Posted in: Family, General, Home, Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: activities, activities with kids, winter

5 Easy Steps to Lowering Your Rent During Lease Renewal

lease renewal, renting, renting a place, lowering rental options

Taylor / October 2nd, 2014 / 1 Comment

Don’t you hate when the lease renewal for your rental agreement comes in the mail? It almost certainly brings an increase in rent. And who wants to spend more money on housing? I was a property manager in my past life and I’ve mailed out tons of renewal letters and had tons of renewal conversations. I know from experience that no renewal rate is set in stone. There’s always some room...

Posted in: Home, Minimalism and Frugality, Money, Saving Money Tagged with: cost of living, lower your rent, negotiate your rent