Quick and Easy Appetizers for Your New Year’s Eve Party

December 26, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One thing I have learned since ‘growing up’ a little bit is this: Everyone love appetizers. From cheese trays to hot wings, a party (even one in your small apartment) isn’t complete without them. And, not only does everyone love apps, but they are a quick and easy, and usually cheap way to feed a…

Cool Tech For Your First Apartment’s Holiday Wish-List

December 19, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve likely noticed the technology takeover our world is experiencing. From new phones to fitness trackers and other devices, our personal space is generally inundated with cool tech. While you may be tapped out on the personal devices you can use (aka you already have what you need to…

Pet Care While On Vacation

December 16, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

The holiday season is here! While it means fun, snow, and holiday cheer, it can also mean pretty significant travel as many of us go home to visit with family and friends. For pet owners, one of the biggest perks of the season can quickly become stressful, if pets aren’t allowed at your family’s home…

6 Rules for Staying on Budget in a New City

December 6, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving is exciting. Budgeting is stressful. Moving to a new city with a higher cost of living while trying to stay within budget is a unique combination of exciting and stressful. You want to explore the new city and discover your new favorite spots, restaurants and shops, but you also have to follow the rules of…

How to Throw an Easy Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dinner Party

November 21, 2016 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s your first Thanksgiving away from your family and the budget does not allow you to go home. Instead of getting depressed and crying into your sushi dinner after a lonely movie, throw your own last-minute Thanksgiving dinner party. The menu planning is a breeze, and by now it’s a truly casual invite so nobody…

Prepping for an Apartment Party

November 20, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of my favorite things about having my own place is being able to host friends. From weekend getaways to dinner parties, it’s important to be considerate and ensure your guests are comfortable when they’re in your apartment. Casual group of friends or not, it’s nice to be thoughtful when hosting. Whether hosting a holiday…

How to Plan a Perfect Friendsgiving Party

November 12, 2016 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, maybe you also want to celebrate with your peeps before heading home to your family. For the past year you’ve been living in your own home and your friends and roommates make up your day-to-day world and you want to honor that. So here’s what you do: host a…

My Pet Wrecked My Apartment…Now What?

October 22, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Deciding to bring a pet into your first place is a big decision, but it can be a great one if you’re ready for it! But, what happens when you get the pet (thinking dog or cat in particular here, since they can cause the most damage) and they become more destructive than you anticipated?!…

5 Ways to Stay Active In Your First Apartment

October 15, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

We’re learning more and more that activity is crucial for a healthy life, but as it gets darker and colder outside it’s hard to get motivated to go to the gym. After moving out on your own, having long days at work, and being completely self-sufficient, it’s easy and common for exercise to feel like…

Making the Best of Bad Neighbors

September 30, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

From time to time, you’ll surely encounter apartment neighbors that you simply don’t get along with. Before making a sure decision, try to get to know them! But if that doesn’t work out, you’ll need to deal with them maturely and responsibly for your own sanity and to ensure your landlord wants to extend your…