How Do You Know Whether a Vacuum Will Work Well?

October 20, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If this is your first time living alone, a vacuum probably isn’t a purchase you’ve made before. A quality vacuum is one of the most useful cleaning tools you can have in your first apartment, but where do you even get started shopping for one? Here are the most important steps to help you know…

6 Reasons Why to Buy In-Store Instead of Online

January 30, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

We live in a technology driven era that allows us access to so much at the click of a button. Although that simplicity makes it quick to order online, it is not necessarily the best option. So here is my old-school opinion of why you should shop in-store instead of online. 1. Gets You Off The…

Holiday Gift Wish List for Your Apartment

November 30, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

With the holidays right around the corner, you’ll probably start fielding questions of “What do you want this year?” from friends and family. Here’s your roundup of Holiday Wish List Ideas that will make it easy to share items you want, while upgrading your apartment at the same time! …for the Kitchen Knife Block These range…

Best Stores for Affordable Decor

September 21, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Shopping for furniture and apartment decor can lead you to a lot of different places, from big-big stores to secondhand shops to online retailers. If you’re interested in fancy or high-quality furniture, be ready to pay top dollar! However, if you want to find affordable decor, that’s cute, functional, and will last through your apartment…

Your Guide to Online Home Furnishing Shopping

June 24, 2017 | By Sponsors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored post. Even for those of us who love shopping and decorating, furnishing your first apartment can be a long and tedious process. Online shopping has made the process considerably easier by allowing you to shop from the comfort of your couch or while out on the go, but digital browsing comes with its own set…

Save or Splurge: Food Shopping Edition

August 14, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Starting to cook in your first place can be overwhelming, especially before you get very familiar with your grocery store or market. It’s easy to go overboard when food shopping (especially as you figure out how much you actually eat before it goes bad!)…so follow these tips and learn what you should SAVE money on…