Let It Go! Getting Ready for a Move

October 29, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

I’m a big proponent of minimizing possessions. No, not full on minimalist. I still love shoes WAY too much for that. But I think it’s important to take a look at what you own every few months and assess whether you really need everything. So whether you’re moving into an apartment for the first time,…

10 Pinterest Inspired Moving Hacks

August 16, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

I hate moving. I hate it so much that I procrastinate packing for months, until it’s the night before and I’m crying over the dozens of boxes I still have to pack. The last time we moved, I scoured the internet for the best hacks to make the entire process easier for me, and here…

How to Pack in Two Weeks for a Move to Your First Apartment

December 14, 2017 | By Stella AuthorMy First Apartment

If you are anything like me, one of your biggest struggles is probably procrastination. Pair that with a rather impulsive choice to move into a room in a group house, and, like me, you might end up with only two weeks till you need to move in. Fear not though, because I have tackled the…

Long Distance Move Timeline

July 24, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

In preparing to do my cross country move, I have realized the importance of creating a strict long distance move timeline. This is not because everything necessarily needs a specific time and date, but for your peace of mind. Here’s the timeline I used for my move: Six to Four Months Before- Know where you are moving…

Prepping For Your Move: Managing Your List of Things-to-Do

June 14, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

There is an overwhelming dread when you mentally list all of the things you have to do when you’re moving into a new place. It goes on and on like a never ending grocery list even though you keep purchasing items. Where do I have to go for this piece of furniture? How much do…

The Renter’s Ultimate Moving Checklist

February 5, 2016 | By Sponsors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Post Here at Move.org we firmly believe in the power of checklists, especially when it comes to organizing a move into a new apartment. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth time moving into a new apartment, this moving checklist has you covered. Of course, each move is different so if we missed…

8 Things to Do When Moving to a New State — An Easy Checklist!

April 21, 2015 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re moving out of state, there’s A LOT to plan for. Trust me, I know — I’m in the process of packing up my life in Georgia and getting ready for my big move to Virginia in just a few months. Moving at all, even when it’s just down the street can be a…