So you’ve made it to your new city. You’re in your new apartment. The move is done. Now what? I’ve been there. After the excitement and stress wears off, reality starts to set in. Sure, you are in your new city. But how do you make it feel like home? Well guys, it takes some work. But trust me, it’s worth it. I’ve tested these tips myself in two different cities. I’m not here to tell you this is an easy process. Just remember to be patient with yourself after a move. I hope these tips help as you settle into your new city! So let’s dive in. Here are the 10 best…

So you are considering moving to Seattle? Don’t blame you! I moved to Seattle in July 2017. I was attracted by the PNW vibe, food scene, and (importantly) job opportunities. Unfortunately, I didn’t end up staying in Seattle too long. You can read more about that here. But I did go through the process of moving to Seattle. I know what it’s like to choose a neighborhood, apartment hunt, and adjust to the cost of living. Ok, so if you are thinking about relocating to the Emerald City, keep reading. This post is packed with the things to know before moving to Seattle. Basics Seattle is the largest city in Washington State (although…

This week I am celebrating my one-year moving-anniversary. On July 5, 2017, I officially moved into my new Seattle home. But if you have been following along with my Moving Mondays series, you will know that I now live in New York City. Yes, this week I am celebrating my moving anniversary. But during the past year, I’ve actually moved twice. It’s been a crazy, emotional, and unpredictable year. Just saying year feels wrong. It seems like I have lived so many different lives during the past 12 months. So today I want to do a 1-year check-in. I’m going to explore how I feel a year after moving (the…

*Updated May 2020* I’m not gonna lie, my cat wasn’t the first thing I thought about when I began preparing for my move. Don’t get me wrong, I love my cat, Ollie. My husband and I adopted her a few weeks after we got married. She is an important part of our little family. But she’s almost self-sufficient (I swear- if she ever figures out how to open the Fancy Feast cans herself she really won’t need us anymore). Once I started thinking through the moving plans, I quickly realized I needed to prepare Ollie for the move. She is generally low-maintenance, but there were still tons of details to work out. I…