How to Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving During The COVID-19 Pandemic

November 19, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Thanksgiving is usually a time for friends and family to get together for a big feast, but maybe not this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a Thanksgiving gathering in your apartment is a health hazard. But if you still want to have a small group over, can you minimize your risk of getting…

Three Recipes for Two for Your Small Thanksgiving Dinner

November 16, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Although you might think of large family gatherings when you think of Thanksgiving, you can still have a fulfilling Thanksgiving dinner for just yourself or with one other person. Of course, this might seem unusual to you, so maybe you need some help making small portions. With these three recipes adjusted for two people, you…

Easiest Ever Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dinner Party

November 20, 2018 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s your first Thanksgiving away from your family and the budget does not allow you to go home. Instead of getting depressed and crying into your sushi dinner after a lonely movie, throw your own last-minute Thanksgiving dinner party. The menu planning is a breeze, and by now it’s a truly casual invite so nobody…

Our Most Popular Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving Decor and Party Tips

November 14, 2018 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s not too late to plan your first Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving Party! Here are some great party ideas from our bloggers. Decorating Tips from Audra Inevitably, not being able to head home for Thanksgiving leaves many feeling blue and wondering how to get that holiday feeling without family around. The truth is, staying local and…

Tips For Hosting a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner

November 18, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether it’s your first time hosting Thanksgiving, or you’re just looking to up your turkey game, there’s a lot to plan when hosting a Thanksgiving dinner. First of all, relax. Holidays are about enjoyment and appreciation of the simple things, even when many Americans seem to forget it. We stress out all-day, every-day, so take…

Our Best First Apartment Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving Party Tips

November 14, 2017 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s not too late to plan your first Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving Party! Here are some great party ideas from our bloggers. Decorating Tips from Audra Inevitably, not being able to head home for Thanksgiving leaves many feeling blue and wondering how to get that holiday feeling without family around. The truth is, staying local and bringing the…

How to Throw an Easy Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dinner Party

November 21, 2016 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s your first Thanksgiving away from your family and the budget does not allow you to go home. Instead of getting depressed and crying into your sushi dinner after a lonely movie, throw your own last-minute Thanksgiving dinner party. The menu planning is a breeze, and by now it’s a truly casual invite so nobody…