Finding a suitable apartment for your temporary move can seem daunting, especially when transitioning to a new city. You may not know the location well enough to determine the area you want to live. Many people think they need to sign a one-year lease. That can cause problems if you only need short-term accommodations. For […]
Every New Year, people across the country set resolutions with the hope of making significant changes to their lives or reach new goals. Unfortunately, most of us will stop working on said resolutions about mid-March. If you travel for work, it can be much harder to succeed. How do you keep up with your exercise […]
The holidays offer many opportunities to be with family and friends. Those encounters often include food and an infinite amount of leftovers. Whether you are staying in furnished apartments in Jackson, MS, for work, leisure, or while your home is renovated, one question needs answering. What should you make when you’re tired of turkey but […]
When moving to a new location, it’s easy to want to take everything. Which of course is not realistic. You want to see that your new home has familiar furniture, clothing, and kitchen items that you must pack and move. If you have children, you want to make sure you pack their bicycles, and have […]
Moving into temporary housing in a new city for a work assignment may leave you feeling out of place. This is especially true if you live in the northern part of the United States and are used to seeing the changing of the seasons but you get stationed in Jackson, Mississippi, where nature stays pretty […]
Summer is fast approaching with warm days and beautiful sunshine. After working all day, most of us like to come home, put up our feet and have a pleasant dinner followed by dessert. Who wants to turn on the oven to bake a cake in the heat of the afternoon? Few of us would, but […]
Often when we go on vacation, we tend to let our daily routines slide while we take in all the sights, sounds, and foods of our destination. Being on location for work can produce the same general mentality. You are out of your element, and routines can quickly take a back burner to the project […]
We choose to live in apartments for a variety of reasons. For example, we may take a transfer and want to get a good feel for a city before committing to buying a home. Military families benefit from extended stay communities while they wait for base housing to open up. Students can utilize rental apartments […]
While cooking may be a passion for some, for others it’s just a chore, and often challenging. However, most of us really don’t have a choice, so we trudge along. Living away from your home and family while on assignment for your employer doesn’t make it easier. You may find yourself eating out every night […]
Corporate housing is an excellent option for executives, military personnnel, students, and interns. It offers you the opportunity to live in a new city during your assignment or the semester without having to sign long-term leases. One item that may be a tad frustrating is furnishing the new accommodations. Who wants to drag (or purchase) […]