Posts Tagged: Apartment Life

Foolproof Ways to Beat the Sunday Scaries
Foolproof Ways to Beat the Sunday Scaries

Foolproof Ways to Beat the Sunday Scaries

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
For many of us, Sundays can be a day to dread! Our last day of weekend bliss before heading back to the grind early Monday morning. But the Sunday Scaries don’t have to take hold and ruin a full day of your weekend! Check out these foolproof ways to beat the Sunday Scaries for good.…
My First Move: One Year Later
My First Move: One Year Later

My First Move: One Year Later

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Last week, I wrote about my experience during my first move. As I write this article, about a year has passed since I moved into my first apartment. This post is going to sound pretty cliche, but, hey, cliches exist for a reason, right? Honestly, I can’t believe how much my life has changed after a…
6 Grocery Apps To Help You Save Money + Plan Your Meals
6 Grocery Apps To Help You Save Money + Plan Your Meals

6 Grocery Apps To Help You Save Money + Plan Your Meals

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Sometimes, bills pile up. You’ve got a lot of responsibilities now that you’re living in an apartment. From your rent payment to your utilities, theres a lot to keep track of, and the money coming out of your pocket can seem overwhelming. If you’re looking to get more organized and save cash, though, these 6…
5 Must-Have Items If You Want To Have A Dog-Friendly Apartment
5 Must-Have Items If You Want To Have A Dog-Friendly Apartment

5 Must-Have Items If You Want To Have A Dog-Friendly Apartment

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
How do you make an apartment more cozy? Well, a furry friend could just do the trick. Whether you love huge, fluffy dogs like Great Pyrenees or you’re more a toy breed kind of person, dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend for a reason. However, if you’re going to have a pooch around, you’ll…
7 Housewarming Gifts To Make Friends With Your New Neighbors
7 Housewarming Gifts To Make Friends With Your New Neighbors

7 Housewarming Gifts To Make Friends With Your New Neighbors

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Getting new neighbors can be a stressful experience. You obviously want to get along with them, but there’s always the fear that they’ll keep speakers next to your shared wall or that they just won’t be friendly. Never fear, though. These 7 housewarming gifts are sure to help you make friends with your new neighbors.…
Make Your 2018 Resolution Work by Tracking Positive Habits
Make Your 2018 Resolution Work by Tracking Positive Habits

Make Your 2018 Resolution Work by Tracking Positive Habits

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
The new year means time for reflection on last year and setting plans for the months ahead. New Year’s Resolutions can be difficult to maintain throughout the year without careful planning and thoughtful tracking. Believe it or not, tracking positive habits can help you stay focused on resolutions that matter to you, so you can end the year…
Hosting a Clothing Swap Party 101
Hosting a Clothing Swap Party 101

Hosting a Clothing Swap Party 101

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
The last time I heard about a clothing swap party was when I read Teen People magazine in middle school. Turns out, this is a practical and fun way to get friends together. We all live in a world of excess these days. The media manages to convince us that we need another fringe top…
Beat the Lazy: Staying Productive After Work
Beat the Lazy: Staying Productive After Work

Beat the Lazy: Staying Productive After Work

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
You get home from work and all you want to do is lay in bed. The pressures of day-to-day routines and work duties are taxing on a person. We spend a majority of our hours at the office or focusing on a work project, confined by four walls. We no longer have the flexibility to…
Stuff You’ll Need: The Bathroom + Kitchen Checklists
Stuff You’ll Need: The Bathroom + Kitchen Checklists

Stuff You’ll Need: The Bathroom + Kitchen Checklists

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
It’s easy to forget even the simplest of things when you’re balancing priorities of your move. This is a checklist of some bath and kitchen essentials for your first apartment: Bathroom Checklist:  Shower curtain Shower rings Shower liner Towels (hand towels, bath towels) Bath mat Tissues Toilet paper Toothbrush holder Toilet brush Toilet plunger Toiletries…
Cheap and Creative Apartment-Friendly Hobbies
Cheap and Creative Apartment-Friendly Hobbies

Cheap and Creative Apartment-Friendly Hobbies

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
After moving into your first apartment, you’ll find it easier than you thought to spend a ton of time on the sofa in front of your TV or surfing the Internet. Instead of wasting too much time, try picking up a hobby or two that can keep you occupied and using your brain! Here are…