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Adulting 101
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items Just starting being an adult? Whether you are just moving out on your own for the first time or starting college this list is for you! I couldn't live without anything on this list <3
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Kitchen must haves
College must haves
Kitchen must haves
Going to college for the first time? Moving in with a partner? Here are my favorite kitchen tools I can't live without
Cutting boards are something you MUST have if you plan on doing any cooking of your own. I love this set because it's non-slip. You don't want to be cutting carrots and have the cutting board slip right out from under you! Plus the color will go with...
Epicurean Black Paper Composite Non-Slip Cutting Board ...
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A good solid set of kitchen knives is so important. If you take care of these they can last decades and Damascus steal is my favorite material. It's beautiful, easy to clear and durable. Knives are not something you want to cheap out on
Kiritsuke Damascus Japanese Chef Knife
Not everything in the kitchen has to be expensive. This set of wooden kitchen utensils are beautiful and solid but won't go over budget. Make sure you wash them right after you use them though, wood is harder to clean the longer food is left on them,...
9 PCS Wooden Spoons for Cooking, Wooden Utensils for Cooking, Spatula,Turner, Slotted Spoon, Wood Spoon Set for Kitchen Essentials, Non-Stick Cookware, Heat Resistant
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Having a good toaster is important. From making toast in the morning or heating up a poptart to eat on your way out the door, this is a really solid pick!
Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Toaster - Stainless Steel
My husband and I have been using Mr. Coffee products for years and we couldn't be happier. This one is great because it's programmable so you can set it up at night and have nice hot coffee already made for you when you wake up. Coffee can be so hard...
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker - Black/Stainless Steel
Vegetable peelers are so important but overlooked until you realize you do not have one! Plus this one is so cute <3
CATERPEELER
Nothing more adult than hydration! Stanley cups are super high quality and actually make you want to drink out of it!
Stanley 40oz Stainless Steel H2.0 FlowState Quencher Tumbler Black
College must haves
Going to college for the first time? Nervous? I've been there. I got to my dorm and realized I wasn't as prepared as I though! Here are some must haves that aren't on every single college prep list!
I didn't think I needed noise cancelling headphones. Then I got paired with my first roommate. Oh yes I did. She snored, she played loud music at all hours while I was trying to study, she had friends over until 11 at night, you name it, she did it. ...
Soundcore - by Anker Q20i True Wireless Noise Canceling ...
In dorms, you don't have a lot of space so small little portable vacuums are a must. Got to clean up all those popcorn pieces somehow!
dustbuster® Cordless Handheld Vacuum for Quick Cleanup, 8V, White | BLACK+DECKER
If you are like me, you have waaay too many shoes. Space is very limited in college so you have to optimize it or leave most of your shoes home! This goes right in your closet and suddenly you can bring 10 pairs of shoes!
10 Shelf Hanging Shoe Storage Organizer Gray - Room Essentials™
It's easy to remember you need a big kitchen trash can, but what I found myself using even more is a mini one for my bedroom. Put it right by your desk and you can easily put in all the crumpled papers from half written essays, candy wrapper, chip wr...
5L Round Step Trash Can Silver - Brightroom™
Don't be ashamed if you are suddenly going to have to do your own laundry for the first time! Everyone starts somewhere and this cute laundry bag is a great place to begin your laundry journey!
IsEasy 82L Large Laundry Basket, Waterproof Collapsible Laundry Hamper Bag with Handles, Easy Storage for College Dorm, Round