Hi! Welcome to the Independence Edit. When I graduated college, I moved into my first place, started my first real job, and then thought “now what?” No one talks about the weird in-between stages when you’re technically an adult but still feel like a kid.

The Independence Edit was created for the years between high school, college, and the real world. It’s for college move-in day, the first apartment, the first paycheck, the first grocery run, and everything in between.

Here, you’ll find:

• Apartment essentials you’ll actually use
• Realistic budgeting guidance for your first job
• Easy beginner recipes
• Cleaning routines that make sense
• Life skills no one formally teaches
• Honest conversations about early adulthood

I started this space because I found myself in this exact season, moving out, navigating independence, learning to budget, cook, clean, and manage a home without a step-by-step guide. If you’re between 18 and your mid-20s and wondering how to build a successful, independent life that feels steady and intentional, then you’re in the right place. I am so glad you’re here.

Cheers!