Cheap and Easy Kitchen Upgrades That Get You Motivated to Cook

October 21, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re trying to get a little more motivated in the kitchen, you know this first hand. Cooking is hard! From planning meals (tips here!) to grocery shopping then actually cooking, moving into your first place can be a rude awakening that home-cooked meals don’t always come easily. Deciding to cook at home more often…

The Basics of Cooking for One

June 2, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Time to talk cooking!! Cooking meals for yourself can not only stimulate your mind as you learn something new but can also ensure you eat a balanced, healthy diet in your first apartment. And the best of all, it WILL save you tons of money! A major challenge for many apartment-dwellers is how to effectively cook…

Healthy Snacks to Keep On Hand

February 10, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether your New Year’s Resolution is to live a healthier lifestyle or you’re simply health-conscious, there are a few healthy snacks to always stock in your apartment in order to help you stay focused and fit. As you know, eating is a huge part of overall health and wellness… as they say, you can’t out-run a…

How Meal Prep Can Save You Serious $$$

August 16, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Saving up for a big vacation? Saving to move out? Saving for a new car? Unfortunately, money doesn’t exactly grow on trees. But, what if I told you that you have more money than you ever imagined? The key to unlock some extra cash? MEAL PREP! Now, I know you’ve heard about meal prep from…

9 Easy, Healthy Snacks To Keep In Your Apartment

October 18, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

I’ve found that they key to eating healthy is focusing on keeping healthy food within reach! Here are my favorite healthy snacks to keep on-hand to make sure your health goals stay on track. The trick here is to try to get as much fresh food as you can (aka avoid processed snacks like chips,…

5 Ways to Stay Active In Your First Apartment

October 15, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

We’re learning more and more that activity is crucial for a healthy life, but as it gets darker and colder outside it’s hard to get motivated to go to the gym. After moving out on your own, having long days at work, and being completely self-sufficient, it’s easy and common for exercise to feel like…

Infographic: Easy At Home Workouts

October 17, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Working out at home doesn’t always seem like the easiest idea. BUT, it’s much cheaper than a gym membership (aka your “home gym” aka your apartment is free!) and you can absolutely get a great workout in without leaving home. Keep in mind to be contentious of neighbors beneath you (especially when it comes to any…