Is a Bar Cart Right for Your First Apartment?

June 8, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Having a bar stocked with your favorite drinks in your first apartment can be nice, but you might not have enough space for it. One easy solution to solve this issue is by getting a bar cart. However, you might wonder if it’s worth the money to get one. Below, find out some reasons why…

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…

Easy Apartment Party: Weekend Brunch!

August 25, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Brunch has really been in the spotlight lately, and it’s clear why! Nothing beats a delicious casual noontime meal with friends or family, especially with beautiful fall weather in sight. The only downside to weekend brunch? With it’s increased popularity comes increased prices! Heading to brunch each weekend isn’t in budget for many, especially as…

Foolproof Apartment Party Guide

May 12, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Hosting friends and family is a huge perk of having your own first apartment! And even with a little pressure, it doesn’t have to be stressful. Check out this quick and easy guide to the perfect apartment party that you can reuse over and over again! Think of parties in your apartment as an easy…

10 Holiday Party Hosting Tips

December 19, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

‘Tis the season to gather family and friends around for the holidays. Maybe you just moved in and you want to show off your snazzy apartment, or maybe you just have a great space to host. Regardless, hosting holiday festivities can be exciting and exhausting. Here are 10 tips to get your party rockin’! 10.…

5 Dinner Party Ideas For Small Spaces

July 20, 2017 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

When I moved into my first apartment, I couldn’t wait to host our first party. I didn’t want it to be like the parties of my college days though- I wanted a classy dinner party. You may think a dinner party would be hard to pull off in a small apartment, but with a little…

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…

How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party

February 24, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of my favorite things about living in my apartment is being able to host friends and family for dinner. We’ve actually reached a steady cadence… once a week, we have our next-door neighbors over for dinner, and every couple weekends, my bf-roommate Matt and I invite our parents and siblings over for a weekend…

How to Have a Low-Key and Affordable New Year’s Eve at Your Apartment

December 27, 2015 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, where you can spend time away from work and more time with friends and family, or just relax on the couch watching TV and cuddling a seasonal popcorn tin. After White Elephant gift exchanges, holiday parties, and shopping for gifts, you may feel a tad low…