If you live in a place like New York where the rent is exorbitant, the easiest way to lower your monthly rent is to get a roommate or two.  Even in places with affordable rent, the temptation to get even lower rent by sharing your space with someone else is quite attractive.
Although the idea of roommates worked amazingly well in college and probably the first few years after college when you were still interested in constant companionship, I want to address the issue of an age where roommates are no longer the best option.  As we grow older and move …read more

Having recently moved into a new, much smaller apartment, I’ve found that the kitchen has become the most difficult area to organize comfortably so I can get back to cooking. The sushi and pizza guys are becoming way too familiar at the front door, but the downside of downsizing is half the cabinet space and way more utensils and tools than is expected of a downtown girl.
But, rather than dwelling on the problem for too long, let’s dive into some solutions. The first is to take a good look at what’s really essential. Do I really need that many frying …read more