Cleaning an apartment can seem daunting, whether you're doing it alone or with roommates. Where do you even start? What cleaning items do you need? How do you clean the bathtub or the kitchen sink? No need to fret. We’re here to help answer all of these questions and more. So, whether you’re moving out of a rental in Austin, moving into a new apartment in Sacramento, or your current apartment just needs a deep cleaning, we've prepared the ultimate apartment cleaning checklist to keep your place looking immaculate, organized, and dirt-free. Cleaning Supplies It'll be hard to clean your ap ..read more

My friends and I have a special name for the holiday season: Ooptember. We call the time between Halloween and Christmas Ooptember because, while attending costume parties, stuffing your face with turkey, and setting up endless holiday decorations, productivity truly feels “out of place.” But, somehow, we still have to find a way to be productive. Here are five ways to stay productive during the holiday season: 1. Schedule Your Time As a self-proclaimed type A-/B+ person (as in, not quite type A, but also not quite type B,) I am relatively organized but have never been a huge planner. I alway ..read more

Still home all day everyday with no end in sight (thank you Delta)? You may be successfully avoiding that ,Groundhog Day feeling by cracking 500 side jokes a day with our colleagues during Zoom meetings, taking an obscene number of walks, consuming inordinate amounts of Netflix, or mindlessly playing phone games or scrolling social media all day long... But the impact of not being able to meet friends and colleagues face to face and just socialize remains a huge issue. Although many of us have huge Zoom fatigue, it’s still there for us as the cold weather approaches, and it’s still better than ..read more

I’ve been thinking A LOT about the movie Groundhog Day. Thanks to COVID, not only do I relate to Bill Murray’s character living the same day over and over, but I relate to a literal groundhog starting to emerge from its burrow after more than an entire year. (Because of the Delta variant, I'm emerging more cautiously, vaccinated, and still with a mask whenever indoors.) As appreciative as I am to be able to socialize again, I now feel trapped in a different type of Groundhog Day where I’m having the same pandemic-themed conversation with people over and over again. Here are a few alternative ..read more

Snow days as a kid, at least for me, usually included lots of sledding, snow angels, hot chocolate, and Disney movie marathons. But as an adult, snow days may feel different. But they shouldn’t! Here are some ideas to help you create fun and cozy snow days, no matter your age. Spice up your hot chocolate. To add extra warmth to your belly, think about making an ,alcoholic hot chocolate for your next snow day. You don’t even need a packaged mix, just add cinnamon, sugar, salt, chocolate, and 2 ounces of bourbon, and you get a perfect adult winter drink. Or add a dash of Cayenne pepper for an ex ..read more

It’s cold out. You’re tired. The excitement of baking bread in the first months of quarantine has worn off. You want quick, easy meals that will warm you up, and give you comfort. This is why I am here to remind you about the amazingness that is: soup! Most people think of soup as a gourmet, complex meal to create at home, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! In today’s blog, we will look at three delicious, and simple soups on a budget even the most cooking challenged person (like myself!) can boil up in a jiffy. We hope you enjoy! ,Quick and Easy Tomato Soup: In one large pot, melt ..read more

Welp. That happened. 2020 is over, believe it or not. And if you've been waiting patiently inside like the rest of us wondering if this virus will ever end, it may be hard to feel excited about the new year ahead. Dreaming about new goals to accomplish can feel exhausting and unachievable. But as every good meditation video says, try to let it wash over you. That being said, at a time when life feels stagnant and isolating for most, we need those new year's resolutions now more than ever to give us a sense of purpose and something to work toward. So, suck it up and make them- even if you have ..read more

If you haven't had to already, it's definitely time to formally switch out your closet from summer to winter clothes. While this is always bittersweet, it's good to have an organized, helpful system to switch out your seasonal clothing so you feel excited for all the warm and cozy you get to wear for the next few months. Before you get too carried away here, know that the #1 important thing to do above all else is make sure that you have clean clothes going in to a clean closet and clean clothes going into clean storage bags and bins. If you're a fan of The Home Edit or Marie Kondo or our favo ..read more

Welp, it’s official. The coronavirus pandemic has officially taken over this entire year, and with cases on the rise, it looks like the holidays will be no exception. This only reinforces the need to gather with your loved ones this holiday, to bring light into the final days of 2020, no matter how dark things seem. Here are some ideas to brighten your spirits this year. 1. Turn Your Garage Into the Perfect Outdoor Party! Think outside the box this year, and re-create your garage into the perfect holiday hangout. Open up the garage door to bring in that air flow, and cover the outside with ho ..read more

It's clear that this Thanksgiving will not be like others before it. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are having much smaller holiday gatherings than usual, or, in some cases, going entirely virtual. While this is a difficult and heartbreaking decision for many, (this is my first Thanksgiving without my doggy niece Penny!) there are still ways for you and your family to appreciate and enjoy the holiday and each other in this unusual time. 1. Make Your Home Cozy for Thanksgiving Make your home as warm as possible, by giving it a special Thanksgiving spruce up. Hang a wreath on the ..read more