Happy Wednesday Roomies!

Remember when you thought adulting meant eating ice cream for breakfast? Well, surprise! It actually involves keeping your space looking less like a dorm room after finals week and more like those Pinterest boards you've been obsessively curating.

But don't worry, we've got your back (and your front, and all those corners where your unwashed laundry piles up).

In today’s email:

• Apartment Essentials: 5 things killing your living room comfortability

• Adulting 101: The "One Touch Rule" for organizational purposes

• Apartment Need to Knows: What is “reasonable wear and tear?”

Pick of the week: This trippy ALAKAZAM wall art by artist Eddie Loughran is perfect for that slightly unhinged vibe you’re going for. Nothing says "I've got my life together" quite like mind-bending German art in your living room.

Apartment Essentials

After a long day, that couch and entertainment center is everyone’s go-to. Coats get thrown, bags get dropped, and after a while, an already tiny space gets smaller and smaller

Time to reclaim your living room from the clutter!

Grab a trash bag, put on your favorite "cleaning motivation" playlist (we won't judge if it's just "Not Like Us" on repeat), and let's dive into the five items you can confidently toss from your living room:

1.) Say “bye-bye” to the old, funky bulky seating

Swap your uncle’s hand-me-down lazy boy for a sleek swivel chair or a chaise lounge. You don’t have to substitute comfort for space, just know that the “chunky recliner” is not the pinnacle of living room furniture.

2.) Hide those pesky wires

Invest in some cord organizers. They're like Spanx for your electronics - everything looks smoother!

3.) The "Just Because" furniture: If you don't use it, lose it

Host a "furniture Tinder" night. Invite some friends over and spend the night swiping left on anything that doesn't spark joy (or actual use).

4.) Not everything needs to be on display

Embrace the concept of closed storage. It's like having a secret identity for your stuff.

5.) With couch pillows and throws, less is more

Keep one super comfy throw on the couch, and hide the rest. It's like a cozy surprise party waiting to happen.

The Apartment Essentials Challenge

Ready to level up your living room game? Here's your mission, should you choose to accept it:

1. Pick ONE tip from above.

2. Spend 15 minutes implementing it this week.

3. Take a before and after pic.

4. Share with us on social media @my.first.move

Start small, and before you know it, you'll be living that dream life of being able to find the remote control without a search party.

Adulting 101

The 'One Touch Rule': Tinder for Your Stuff, but with a 100% Match Rate

Ever had that moment when a friend texts "I'm in the area, can I swing by?" and suddenly you're playing hide-and-seek with your own mess?

We've all been there, shoving things into closets and praying they don't avalanche out. But there's a better way.

Enter the "One Touch Rule" – your new superpower in the battle against clutter and procrastination.

What's the One Touch Rule?

It's simple: Touch it once and deal with it immediately.

Think of it as Tinder for your stuff, but instead of swiping right, you're putting things where they belong. Right. Away.

• Laundry: No more "chair-drobe"! Fold and put away as soon as it's dry. Your clothes deserve better than being a chair cushion.

• Coats: Hang it up when you walk in. Don't let it take over your couch!

• Dishes: Scrape your plate, wash and dry. No pit stops!

• Mail: Open, recycle junk, file, or act on the rest.

We get it. Adulting is hard, and sometimes you just want to collapse after a long day. But hear us out:

1. Set a timer: Try a 10-minute "One Touch" sprint daily. It's like HIIT, but for tidying.

2. Be mindful: Before you drop that coat on the chair, follow that little voice saying, "Hang it up now."

3. Embrace decisiveness: When cleaning up, make decisions on the spot. No "maybe" pile allowed!

Remember, it's about progress, not perfection. You might not nail it every time (we're looking at you, 2 AM pizza box), but every "one touch" action is a step towards a tidier, more organized life.

Apartment Need to Knows

Over and out for this week, roomies!

Let me know what home topics you wanna see in the next email. In the meantime, may your studio apartment be a sanctuary of self-care, and may your linen closet remain KonMari-approved.

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