My Pint-Size Party Wrap-Up!

March 28, 2012 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

Last week, as part of our “Small Space, Savvy Budget: How to Host a Pint-Size Party” giveaway (presented in conjunction with Apartment Guide) I recommended that if you throw a small party at your place, go the dinner party route. Well, mine happened last weekend (See Disclaimer Below), and, as you can guess from the…

Throw A Great Party and Enter to Win our $50 Giveaway

March 21, 2012 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

You may think that throwing a party is too hard. Especially if you don’t have space or money, and don’t know where to begin. That’s where we can help: in conjunction with Apartment Guide, we here at My First Apartment are participating in the “Small Space, Savvy Budget: How to Host a Pint-Size Party.” We’ll…

Is Cable TV Worth the Cost? Review of Alternatives to Cable and Roku GIVEAWAY!

March 18, 2012 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

Our ROKU GIVEAWAY’s randomly selected winner is Nicole Vosburgh whose money saving tip was to research and plan before you buy anything. Congratulations to Nicole and thanks to all participants for great tips! After you finish your apartment search, pay the movers, and start unpacking, gosh knows you’ll be looking to kick back on the…

Sam’s Favorite Cookbooks and Websites for a Novice Cook

February 23, 2012 | By Sam AuthorMy First Apartment

For an aspiring cook there are hundred of resources, both in print and on the internet, to learn new cooking techniques, experiment with new recipes, and experience new ingredients. When I look for inspiration, I prefer books and websites that focus more on techniques, ingredients, flavor combinations, and cuisines of different cultures;…

Surprise Your Sweetie with a Valentine’s Day Dinner to Remember.

February 10, 2012 | By Sam AuthorMy First Apartment

Surprise your sweetie on Valentine’s Day with a delicious home-cooked dinner. The menu: Red Wine-braised Osso Bucco with Citrus Gremolata, Parmesan Polenta and Arugula Salad. And for the dessert, the delicious chocolates your honey brings you, with another glass of wine or a good cup of coffee. (Note: the Osso Bucco is not difficult to…

Sodastream Review & Giveaway: Make Soda At Home!

January 27, 2012 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIVEAWAY WINNER GINA M MADDOX. THANKS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS FOR GREAT COMMENTS AND POST IDEAS! We’re always searching for great new products to help make apartment living just a touch easier, what with all the walkups and tiny spaces where we dwell. Recently, we came across the Jet Sodastream – a rad…

First Apartment New Year’s Resolutions, Part 1

January 3, 2012 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

Well, the New Year is here! The time when we vow to do better. What does that mean for apartment dwellers? In part one, I’ll cover things you can do in your apartment to save you money, as well as improve your living experience. In part two, I’ll cover checking your credit report, which is…

Top 10 – The Most Popular 2011 Posts

December 21, 2011 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

2011 has been a great year for MyFirstApartment.com thanks to you, our loyal readers. We are within striking distance of 1 million pageviews for the year (as of yesterday we were at 948,687!) and growing at 50%. Do I hear applause? During the year we posted once or twice a week, all original articles on…

How to Cook a Classic Thanksgiving Dinner

November 16, 2011 | By Sam AuthorMy First Apartment

Our CIA student guest blogger, Sam, shows how to throw a real adult Thanksgiving dinner party. FOUR CLASSIC RECIPES FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER by Sam For most of us, Thanksgiving means a meal enjoyed with family and friends, and if you’re like me, that meal was almost always at home with the parents. Throughout college I…

Apartment Safety Tips: Holiday Travel Edition

November 14, 2011 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s no surprise that many folks will be travelling – especially those living away from home for the first time. I still remember the relief that first year going home for Thanksgiving – and the equal relief upon opening the door to my apartment afterwards. I also remember…