Sustainable Living: Shopping Bulk with Reusable Containers

October 15, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Sustainable Living series, we look at how tenants and homeowners are changing their apartments to be more sustainable. Bulk items, such as loose oats and nuts, are often packaged in thin single-user plastic. Like all plastics, this packaging is not biodegradable and usually takes 400 years or more to break down. Additionally, plastics…

How To Keep Your Kitchen Cabinets Organized

September 15, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you find yourself searching for things in your kitchen, it’s time for a kitchen organization upgrade. An organized kitchen will help you cook faster and make it easier for you to eat and drink. But where do you begin your organization quest? Here are some tips on how to keep your kitchen cabinets organized.…

How to Properly Store Fruits and Veggies in Your Apartment

June 24, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Living in a small apartment can keep your rent low, but your spatial limits might require you to get creative with storage and furniture. This issue also extends into your kitchen, where you might have scarcely any food storage space. Many foods don’t do well in certain environments either – for example, your bananas should…

Best-By, Sell-By, Use-By: Learn the Code to Save Money and Avoid Food Poisoning in Your Apartment.

September 8, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

Have you ever fallen victim to a chunky milk or moldy cheese disaster? Bonus points if it happens during a dinner party.As someone who constantly wasted money by throwing out way too much food when I first moved into my apartment, I’m here to help you navigate food labeling, the tumultuous waters of Sell-By, Best-By,…

3 Things an Adult Knows: Kitchen Edition

July 14, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

Now, I previously thought that most of these things were common knowledge, but apparently, I was wrong. I’ve encountered several otherwise intelligent and competent adults who were unaware of all of these tips. So, if this post is obvious to you, that’s great, and feel free to skip it. But for everyone else, take a look and…