5 Apartment Items I Wish I Didn’t Skimp On…And Why You Shouldn’t Either

June 29, 2015 | By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

Let it be known that I love saving money! I live on hand-me-downs, enjoy making do with what’s on hand and thrive on a good deal. So, of course, those were my strategies when outfitting my first apartment. However, I quickly learned that there are 5 apartment items that I should not have skimped on. 1.…

Quick & Easy Roasted Butternut Bacon Bisque

February 12, 2015 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s icy outside and snow is reaching up to the window sills, time to beat the cold with a big bowl of soup! This quick and fun recipe will tingle the taste buds – plus, it is the perfect recipe candidate if you need to make it ahead of time. You need: Stove Oven Blender…

Five-Step Meal Prep

January 31, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re anything like me, one of your New Years Resolutions was to start going out to eat less and cooking more. Again, if you’re anything like me, that’s a lot easier said than done. I don’t have much experience cooking (read: none) but I’m excited to venture into this uncharted territory. It’s hard sometimes…

Keep Allergy-Free This Winter!

January 18, 2015 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

Got allergies?! Whether they are year-round or seasonal, there are a few things you can do around your apartment or house to help reduce your allergy symptoms – especially being extra cooped up in the winter time! Check out these tips and projects to improve your breathing air and allergies! Whole Home These things should…

Apartment Housekeeping Plan

August 9, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

In an apartment of your own, housekeeping can be a free-for-all. No parents or responsible adults to empty the dishwasher, vacuum the living room and remind (nag) you to clean your room. What does that mean for us? Time to step up! Luckily for me (and my boyfriend-roommate, Matt), I am a bit of a neat…

To-do’s While Moving

May 31, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

As I moved all of my things from my university into my first apartment, I realized something really quickly. I have a TON of stuff. Too much! Moving always makes me want to be a minimalist, perhaps out of sheer laziness and an aversion to making fifty trips to and from my car. Miraculously, our…

7 Ways to Make Doing Laundry Faster and Easier

May 9, 2014 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Monica Ricci, Manilla.com Another weekend, another haul of laundry to the laundromat! I know just how you feel. During my single (and divorced) years, I rented in both apartment complexes and old homes, and they all had one thing in common: no dedicated laundry machines. Even my first condo was lacking an in-house laundry…

Spring Housekeeping: Clean and Prepare Your Pad For Summer, and Vacationing

April 25, 2014 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

Summer is on it’s way and you will need to do a few seasonal tasks around the house – here are cleaning projects to keep your apartment fresh, tips for staying cool in the heat, and a checklist for leaving your apartment alone for a few days or longer. Spring Cleaning: Deep clean all rugs,…

How To Change a Light Bulb? The Scoop on the New Options

March 13, 2014 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

It used to be so easy; you only had to know not to put a 100 watt bulb in a 40 watt lamp. Now, shopping for your next light bulb may introduce you to some new concepts and terminology. But have no fear, we are here to sort it all out. The incandescent light bulb (the…

More Smart Buys for Apartment Living

February 25, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

As an apartment renter, there are a few amenities or luxuries you may not have direct access to. You might have to walk 5+ blocks to your local grocery store or take the train to your nearest Laundromat (if you’re not lucky enough to have laundry in your building.) Transportation in general may be limited…