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Essentials for your first home
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Crystal Helget
If it's an apartment, a house, or anything in between, these are some crucial things to get you started
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Bathroom
Kitchen
Junk drawer
Emergency Preparations
Outdoor
Entryway/Mudroom
Bathroom
It's a must have, and it's super cute!
Cherry Toilet Brush
Youd be surprised how many places don't have them included!
Shower Curtains
It can be easy to forget little things!
Bathroom Trash Can
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4 Rolls Toilet Paper Holders / Bathroom
This holder is so neat. It holds your toothbrush and dispense your tooth paste!
Toothbrush Holder
A lot of showers are seriously lacking in the storage department
Shower Caddy
These can be good to have in your bathroom if you're watching your health
Weighing scale
Don't forget you'll want one of these to keep the floor from becoming a slipping hazard
Bathroom Rugs & Mats
This is one thing I didn't think of and ended up having to do laundry more often because of it!
Bath Towel Sets
Kitchen
Unless you don't like pizza
Best Pizza Cutters
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Cute Plates
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Kitchen Drawer Organizers, Silverware Trays & Utensil ...
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Freestanding Paper Towel Holder
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Pizza Pans & Stones
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Dish Drying Rack
Adds a little bit of a personal touch to your dining area
Placemats
A cute set to protect your tables!
Coasters
I especially love the food themed ones
Fridge Magnets
These are super convenient, no more buying a new Callender these can be used for years! Just reset every month!
Magnetic Dry Erase Fridge Calendar
Junk drawer
The small things get tedious! This is easy to forget
Amazon.com: Pens
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Lined Notepads
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Wall Tacks
Good for unexpected repairs
Basic Tool Kit
Emergency Preparations
One is necessary in the kitchen at minimum, but I like to have one in multiple rooms
Fire Extinguishers - Fire Safety
These may be already in place but its so important to check and keep them well maintained! Carbon monoxide is silent and scary
Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Fire Safety
Good to have in case of power outages and/or storms
Amazon.com: AM FM Portable Radio Battery ...
For power outages to power flash lights and radios
Assorted Battery Pack
Make sure to keep it somewhere easily accessible in case of power outage and no light
Battery Powered Led Flashlight
Noticing any pattern? ;) incase you don't have batteries for the flashlight
Scented Candles: 3-Wick and Single Wick
For the candles :)
Matches
Don't forget to charge it before you need it!
Cell Phone Portable Power Banks
Outdoor
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Doormats
For the forgetful one (like myself)
RamPro Hide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock
Not only are these good for safety but for tracking packages as well
Wireless Doorbell With Camera
Entryway/Mudroom
Good way to help remember where your keys are!
Mail And Key Holder
Good if there isn't a closest in the entry of your home
Coat Racks | Amazon.com
I really love the ones with stools so you can sit and get on/off your shoes
Entryway Shoe Storage
