Life Abroad: Finding the Balance Between Expat Life and Caring for Family
I was 22 years old the first time I really stepped out of my comfort zone. Straight out of college, I was excited to finally…
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Questions to Ask Before You Rent an Apartment
After renting housing for my whole adult life (nearly a decade and a half) I thought I’d become savvy at finding great places. That is,…
When Your Parents Decide to Sell Your Childhood Home
My parents are a lot like Steve Martin and Diane Keaton in “Father of the Bride.” My dad is the neurotic one, always flitting around…
Near, Far, Wherever You Are: How to Celebrate the Holidays in a New Home
This year, I made the leap I’ve wanted to make for decades: I finally moved across the country, from Chicago to southern California. I’d dreamt…
Roommate 101: Important Questions to Ask Before Moving in With a Friend
I moved out of my parent’s home when I was 22, and for the first time, I was in charge of paying real bills and…
How to Clean out Before You Move Out
I’ve lived in New York City for three years and have lived in five different apartments. So, (unfortunately for me because it’s The Worst) I…
Why My Dream Home Is A Small Home
When people talk about their dream home, they outline the features that they want — a fireplace, a fenced yard or an en suite bathroom…
6 Ways to Build Your Tribe in a New Place
The summer after college, I was living the new-grad dream. I had secured a job at a nonprofit in Dallas and was spending my summer…
Get a Move On: 6 Tips to Minimize Stress on Moving Day
“Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do for it,” the doctor said as I sat in my college’s Health Services office. It seemed that my toe,…
Getting to Know Your New Roommate
I spent a four-year interlude living in Chicago, where I had a cozy, light-filled apartment all to my own. Everything was exactly as I wanted…
