| The life of a single girl can be complicated. Though | | | | where you've put a phone bill or business card (even if |
| television characters like Carrie Bradshaw and Rachel | | | | you have to spend ten minutes digging through |
| Green make it look fun and easy, this is not always | | | | everything in that drawer in order to find it). |
| the case. This is especially true in the subject of the | | | | 3. Perform a self security check. |
| home. While living alone can be a liberating experience, | | | | Though not pleasant to hear, women may be |
| it can also be a difficult one. | | | | especially prone to home invasions and attacks. |
| However, by keeping a few tips and tricks in mind, | | | | Therefore, take some time out to figure out ways to |
| strong single girls everywhere will be sure to thrive: | | | | remain safe in your home. Consider the purchase of a |
| 1. Find a handyman. | | | | home alarm system or a home security system. If |
| This first trick is one single women of all ages have | | | | such an investment falls our of your price range, spend |
| been using for years. Having a trustworthy, economical | | | | less by installing deadbolts on doors and windows or |
| Mr. Fix-It is never a bad idea. Find someone who is | | | | purchasing a can of pepper spray. Set up a weekly or |
| skilled in a variety of household repairs, ranging from | | | | daily check-in system with a friend or family member. |
| plumbing to electricity to carpentry. He doesn't have to | | | | Read up on other safety tips for women, and consider |
| be an expert, but he should be able to help with some | | | | a self-defense class - something that is useful, fun and |
| of the small fixes around your home that you can't | | | | empowering. |
| take care of yourself. If you live in an apartment | | | | 4. Allow yourself a luxury. |
| building, your superintendent will probably be able to | | | | Living alone means you have to do and take care of |
| help you. If you live in a private home, check with | | | | everything yourself - the dishes, the laundry, etc. If you |
| friends and family and head to your local hardware | | | | can afford it, splurge and let someone else take care |
| store to find someone to have on hand. | | | | of one of those tasks for you. Absolutely hate doing |
| 2. Pick a drawer. | | | | the laundry? Look into a weekly laundry service. Find |
| Set aside a place in your home - a drawer, a closet, a | | | | going to the grocery store to be an agonizing |
| safe - to put all important documents and things you | | | | experience? There are websites that allow you to do |
| don't want to misplace such as bills, keys, IDs, phone | | | | your shopping online. Getting rid of one daunting task |
| chargers, etc. The system you use for your "special" | | | | will free up your time and energy for activities you |
| stuff depends on your personal level of organization. If | | | | actually enjoy. |
| strict order isn't your thing, picking a drawer to push | | | | When these things are kept in mind, living single can be |
| and stuff things into will at least help you to remember | | | | a really wonderful time. |