And the Mattress GIVEAWAY Winner Is…

June 28, 2018 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Giveaway … Brianna Holmes. Brianna, who was randomly selected among all the giveaway participants, has never purchased a mattress, but needs one now as she is moving out on her own for the first time. Congratulations to Brianna and thank you to all the giveaway participants! Brianna will be sleeping on her very own…

5 Self Care Activities That Won’t Break The Bank

June 16, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into a new apartment is stressful. From dealing with rent, utility, and grocery bills on your own (or splitting them with a roommate) to adjusting to living alone (if you are), there are some pretty sizable changes that come with getting your first apartment. That’s why these 5 self care activities are some of…

On My Own: The First 30 Days

June 14, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello again, it’s Jordan, writing from the comfort of her own apartment, and I’m here to give yet another update to my amazing journey that started when I had to leave home suddenly due to a falling out with my mother! Check back for more details on how I planned my move and did it.…

First Apartment Security: 5 Tips To Keep You Safe

June 12, 2018 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment can be an overwhelming experience. Whether you’re moving to a another city or just down the road, being in a new environment can be simultaneously exhilarating, stressful and intimidating. Among all your other concerns, it’s only natural to start thinking about how to keep safe in your apartment. Here’s what…

Quick Tips for Your Mailbox

June 7, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment often means receiving your own mail directly for the first time! Whether you’re moving out of a home or dorm environment, living in your first apartment will come with some changes. While you may never receive snail mail from your friends and family (unless it’s a wedding invitation or a…

Foolproof Apartment Party Guide

May 12, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Hosting friends and family is a huge perk of having your own first apartment! And even with a little pressure, it doesn’t have to be stressful. Check out this quick and easy guide to the perfect apartment party that you can reuse over and over again! Think of parties in your apartment as an easy…

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting My First Apartment

May 8, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Congrats to all you new graduates! As a graduation gift from me to you, let me share a few things I wish I’d known as I moved into my first apartment. 1. It’s not a race to furnish it. When I first moved into my apartment, I wanted the idyllic Pinterest-worthy apartment as soon as…

Have a Community Center? Use It!

April 12, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

With large apartment complexes, many landlords will offer a community center in or near the leasing office. These community centers are generally beautiful (think about it… it’d be the first thing a prospective renter sees when they come to visit!) AND are generally very under-utilized. There are tons of perks to having a community center……

About Lighting and Your Mood

April 7, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Lighting is something you can see but you don’t really feel. Or do you? Research shows that lighting actually heavily affects mood. It is a intangible way to manipulate your space into giving you the environment you want! Lighting can make you more energized, happier, calmer and even, yes, hungry. So, what should you know…

Feeling Stressed About Living Alone? These 5 Meditation Apps Could Help

April 5, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Living alone isn’t easy. Whether you’re finishing college, leaving your parents’ home, ending a living situation with a partner or roommate, making the transition to single living can be difficult (even if it’s exciting). While there are all sorts of perks like cleaning at your own pace, making your own decorating decisions, or getting that…