Why You Should Rent Out Your Extra Room(s)

Why You Should Rent Out Your Extra Room(s)

To read the back story about why we live with strangers click here. When we first moved into our home, we furnished the first two guest rooms right away. We bought the bed frames, mattresses, rugs, and night stands from Ikea, so we ended up spending around $1500. We 

8 Easy Ways to Save Money

8 Easy Ways to Save Money

The subtitle should be “every little counts.” A lot of these may be review for you, but it helps to have these things on your mind as you go about your day.   Sell clothes at Plato’s Closet (or a consignment shop) and extra books 

Saving Money When You’re in a Wedding

Saving Money When You’re in a Wedding

This summer I was in three weddings and I was invited to three others. It was an expensive summer of throwing bachelorette parties, going to bridal showers, and buying several dresses and having them altered. Last week I was at brunch with a newly-engaged friend when