Themed Party Ideas for Apartment Entertaining

January 21, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Ready to up your party game? A themed party may be just the thing! Hosting friends and family in your first place can be a blast – and adding a theme makes it all the more fun! Themed parties give an “occasion” to an otherwise average Friday or Saturday… and it’s true, everyone loves a…

5 Things You Need To Meet Your 2019 Organization Goals

January 18, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

A new year means a new start. Whether you’re adding health goals to your resolution list or budgeting plans to your must-dos of the new year, it’s a great time to get on top of things. That’s why these 5 things you need to meet your 2019 organization goals are so important. You don’t want…

6 Things You Need For The Perfect New Year’s Eve Party

December 26, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

The holiday season is in full swing, and while your family holiday parties may be coming to a close soon, one festive occasion is still on the horizon: New Year’s Eve. Fireworks, sparklers, glitter, and kissing all await, but what do you need for the perfect New Year’s Eve party? As usual, we here at…

Apartment Safety During Holiday Travel

December 21, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Leaving your apartment for the holidays can be exciting as you head to visit family or friends or head out to travel the world. The last of your worries during the holiday season should be the safety of your apartment and the belongings inside. Check out these quick safety tips before you head out for…

Confused about Holiday Tipping? Start with Your Super!

December 16, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Tipping is commonplace, from your restaurant server to your hairstylist and beyond, for providing services that you appreciate. At the holidays, tipping is a familiar way to show extra appreciation for those people that service you every day! But when it comes to holiday tipping in your first apartment, who is who and how much…

Stress-Free Holiday Party Ideas

December 14, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and if you’re in your first apartment, you may want to throw your first holiday party! Hosting friends and family in your own place can be the highlight of your holiday season. Not sure where to start with a fun holiday party? Check out these ideas and…

Holiday Hosting Tips For Small Spaces

December 6, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

Spending the holiday season in your first apartment is exciting! Even if you plan to go home for the holidays, there are lots of holiday party hosting opportunities for dinners, game nights, gatherings and gift exchanges throughout December. Hosting people in a small space may seem intimidating, but fear not! Here are 5 tips to…

Easiest Ever Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dinner Party

November 20, 2018 | 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…

Our Most Popular Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving Decor and Party Tips

November 14, 2018 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s not too late to plan your first Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving Party! Here are some great party ideas from our bloggers. Decorating Tips from Audra Inevitably, not being able to head home for Thanksgiving leaves many feeling blue and wondering how to get that holiday feeling without family around. The truth is, staying local and…

Cheap and Easy Kitchen Upgrades That Get You Motivated to Cook

October 21, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re trying to get a little more motivated in the kitchen, you know this first hand. Cooking is hard! From planning meals (tips here!) to grocery shopping then actually cooking, moving into your first place can be a rude awakening that home-cooked meals don’t always come easily. Deciding to cook at home more often…