Still At Home? Make The Most of It!

August 25, 2016 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

These days, living on your own is not an easy process. There are so many expenses that need to be tended to. All of you new graduates know exactly what I’m talking about. We know that student loans are the reality in a millennial’s life, while we dream of getting that brand new apartment with…

How to Plan a Successful Visit from Your Parents

April 1, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

After the initial move, your parents may start dropping not-so-subtle hints that you should have them over, be it for dinner or, if you’ve moved farther away, for a weekend visit. This post addresses the second, although you can get dinner advice here. My parents are my favorite people in the world. I absolutely adore…

From the MFA Mailbag – How to Assert Independence from Your Parents

January 12, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

MFA Mailbag recently received this email asking for our guidance: “I left my parents’ house on good terms. Great terms, even. After I left for college a few years ago, my relationship with my parents has only improved. When I wanted to move out, they agreed that it made sense for me to get an apartment in…

First Apartment Jitters

January 8, 2007 | By Ariana AuthorMy First Apartment

I think my mum is in denial and does not want me to move out!- She has been soooo busy, so I never took her to see the condo apartment. I emailed the owner yesterday, letting her know to go ahead and rent it because I don’t want to hold her up. She replied that…

Surviving a Visit from Your Parents

September 20, 2006 | By Kate AuthorMy First Apartment

As much as I love my family, I always get a little stressed out when they come to visit. They just don’t always, you know, get it. Case in point: my sophomore year in college. My mom was planning a visit to Boston and she asked me if it would be weird if she stayed…