Beth Fitzjarrald

I go full foodie in the summertime. Gardens are growing, farmers markets are teeming with fresh goodies, and family cookouts are running late into the evenings. Unfortunately, my love for food can sometimes overstretch my budget.

School’s out, the temperature’s on the rise, and the ice cream truck is making its rounds. It must be summer! That means it’s also time to take that much-needed vacation. While travel can, unfortunately, be pretty pricey, I’ve managed to pick up a few money-saving ideas over the years. Follow these tips, and you’ll be […]

Rent is one of most people’s biggest monthly expenses. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to shave $50 or $100 off of your monthly payment and put that money toward something fun and exciting?

Have you been hearing about minimalist living lately? Capsule wardrobes, tiny homes, and the “Japanese Art of Decluttering” are all the rage right now but can be a little off-putting for some. If you’re intimidated by the thought of sorting through piles of belongings or uninterested in making do with white walls and a single […]

Every weekend, my town plays host to a fabulous farmers market. Local growers bring their finest produce, meat, eggs, and honey for community members to swarm around and buy in bulk.

Springtime weather always gets me itching to grow some plants of my own, but it can be a real challenge to exercise my green thumbs inside a tiny apartment. Luckily, there are a lot of options to consider when it comes to small space gardening.

Spring is just around the corner! Where I live, it’s been unseasonably warm, with lots of sunshine. All that spring-like weather makes me start thinking about outdoor adventures, planting seeds in my container gardens, and spring cleaning.

Last month some good friends nearly lost their home. They live in a duplex with one shared wall, and late one evening, their shared-wall neighbor rang the doorbell three times in quick succession; they knew something was wrong.

Your budget is tight, but you can’t face one more day of ramen noodles. Everyone knows it’s expensive to eat “healthy”, right? Wrong! Here are a few tips to help you stretch your grocery dollar for the freshest, tastiest options all year round.

Apartment shopping is often called a “hunt,” and it can definitely feel that way. Sneaking through the jungle of buildings, watching tirelessly for your prey: the perfect space to call home. And like a hunt, you often feel like you have to “pounce” to get the spot, leaving little time for comparisons or fine print.