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.…

Finding the Humor in Living on Your Own

March 10, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

We like to look at moving out of the house and into our first apartment as a true signal of adulthood. Living on your own means you’re a responsible, capable adult. But just because we think of ourselves that way doesn’t mean that we always act that way. Even adults do stupid things or make…

4 Things an Adult Knows

January 16, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

Transitioning into adulthood isn’t easy for anyone, but there are certain skills you absolutely need to know before you leave home and live like a real adult. I’ve tried to list some of the most important here. To some, this list may seem fairly obvious, but to many people, these are things that have never…

The First Apartment Experience: Do’s and Don’ts

April 5, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

This past March, I finally made the big jump to getting my own place. It was quite the journey and there were a lot of steps involved but I made it! Moving into your first apartment can be quite daunting, just thinking about the budgeting aspect, finding that perfect space, and starting from square one.…

6 Tips for Making a Winning Complaint Call

August 16, 2016 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

When you enter the adult world, one of the harshest realities is that you no longer have your mom there to make those awkward complaint calls for you. Miffed that your internet is out? Confused about that $50 fee? Perturbed that maintenance still hasn’t fixed the ice maker? Sorry, friend – you’re not 12. It’s no longer chill for…