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Christa

I am a first time renter who was born, raised, and still lives in New York. I had a few stints with campus apartment living in college so I know a thing or two about roommates, decorating, and $2 meals. I've learned a lot thanks to my past experiences and my healthy obsession with HGTV but I'm still learning as I go along. Come learn with me!

9 Emergency Numbers Every Renter Should Post

June 1, 2015 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

Think back to your childhood… whenever your parents left you with the babysitter, what did they always point to or leave behind before they left the house? Got it yet? No? Ok, I’ll tell you. The emergency numbers list! I know for me, my mom always left it on the refrigerator. It was the perfect…

What to Do With Your Apartment Before a Lengthy Trip

May 17, 2015 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

Summer is fast approaching and with it comes ample opportunities to travel with friends, family, or solo. When you’re a renter, it’s normal to have some reservations about leaving your apartment and all of your possessions behind. I live alone and have done my fair share of traveling so I understand the anxiety. If your…

Homemade Summer Eats and Treats

June 27, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

When summer comes around, you can practically smell it in the air. The sweetness of ice cream, the decadence of friend pastries, and the smokiness of BBQ’s grilling your favorite foods. It seems like as an apartment renter, the only way to get a taste of these wonderful summer flavors is to visit someone’s home…

Cheap Decorating Tricks: How to Liven Up Your Apartment’s Bland Walls

June 5, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

I don’t know about you but one of my apartment pet peeves is bland walls. When people live with décor-less walls and spaces, it truly boggles my mind. If you’re like me and you don’t want to feel like you’re living in a jail cell, here are a few tips on how to liven up…

Store Away Winter, Get Ready for Summer

June 1, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s June 1st. Do you know where your favorite shorts are hiding? It’s suddenly t-shirt weather, but is your closet still full of bulky sweaters? If you have not yet made the transition from winter to summer in your apartment, here are a few ways to organize your stuff and make way for sunshine and flip-flops. Underbed Storage…

How to Keep Track of Your Monthly Expenses

March 10, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

Our fellow blogger Alex just wrote a post about all the expenses us as apartment renters should be aware of. Every expense he listed rings true, no matter what your situation is. So the question now is, how do you keep track of them all? How can you continue to pay your bills and fund your…

More Smart Buys for Apartment Living

February 25, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

As an apartment renter, there are a few amenities or luxuries you may not have direct access to. You might have to walk 5+ blocks to your local grocery store or take the train to your nearest Laundromat (if you’re not lucky enough to have laundry in your building.) Transportation in general may be limited…

When You Can‘t Afford Movers: The Pros and Cons of Getting Help From Family and Friends

February 9, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

As a first time renter, one of your biggest concerns is how you are going to get your belongings to your new place. The easiest way would be to hire a moving company to do the work but that can become very costly and many people can’t afford that expense. So what are your other…

How to Plan the Perfect Housewarming

August 21, 2013 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

Housewarmings party is another first apartment rite of passage. It’s a celebration that symbolizes your new life in your new place. You get to hang out with the people closest to you, start making new memories, and maybe get some gifts in the process. So, of course, you’ll want to have one. As soon as you’re settled…

My Sweet Addiction: Shopping For Apartment Items Online

August 14, 2013 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

Hi, my name is Christa and I am an online shopping junkie. I love the convenience and ease of shopping for my favorite things without having to leave the house. So, when it came to decorating and supplying my apartment, I did what came naturally and started searching all the .com’s and .net’s for best…