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Everything I Actually Needed for My First Apartment (That Nobody Told Me About)
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items SO… you've moved into your first apartment! Congrats! How are you going to make dinner?? Clean?? Live?? These items are just things you don't think about until you need them most.
I'll never not post about a tool kit! You don't need fabulous, but you also don't want quetionable quality! Always have one right around the corner.
Stanley Home Tool Kit (65-Piece) 94-248
Command hooks will save your deposit! Mess free, and might survive the apocoalypse!
Command Variety Pack Picture Hanging Strips Utility Hooks and Wire Hooks 1 Kit 17231 ES
I will never understand how we use so many plug-ins! There are never ever enough. Always be cautious with overloading those things, but gosh, we need more outlets!
Woods 6 Outlet Power Strip 2 Pack 41346
Need I say more? Honestly buy the value packs, and just keep some in every room. As a teacher, I fly through these things, but as a home owner I'm just as clean at home (probably more honestly)
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Cleaning Supplies All Purpose Cleaner Multi surface Lemon Lime Sanitizing Wipes 80 Count 19200 77182
WHY do you always need scissors when you don't have them?!?! I will always have a pair handy in a drawer. You don't reallize how many things you need to cut at any given moment!
Crescent Wiss 8-1/2 in. Stainless Steel All-Purpose ...
A GOOD flashlight! I linked a rechargable one, but if you get a traditional one, grab extra batteries! As a past Florida resident, I always stay hurricane ready, even in Tennessee.
Coast HX6R 800 Lumens LED Rechargeable Flashlight
A skillet will take you so far in life. Use it on the grill, stove, oven. Sweet or savory. Keep it seasoned and cleaned and you'll have it forever!
12 in. Cast Iron Skillet in Black with Pour Spout
I will never be able to drink tap water. Call me spoiled, I just can't bring myself to it. Keeping this in my apartment fridge was an additional “chore” but so worth it!
UltraMax 27-Cup Extra Large Filtered Water Dispenser in ...
Some apartments just don't have storage space! I used these for towels/robes/bags/you name it.
7 in. Satin Nickel Single Prong Ceramic Insert Over-The- ...
A cheap and safe way to put out a grease fire on your stovetop without ruining your kitchen (never use water!!), but also great for keeping in fridge/freezer for odor control, as well as on hand for a dozen of cookies when you need a treat.
Arm and Hammer - 16 oz. Pure Baking Soda (12-Pack)
I'll never not have an air fryer. Probably the air fryer was the best invention and trend setter. During covid, you could still have a great dinner without much work.
NINJA Double Stack Xl 10 Qt. 2-Basket Air Fryer With 6 in 1 ...
OKAY… if you can indulge, and you're a coffee lover like me, you need a great coffee machine. I love trying new recipes, and honestly has saved me money (my Starbucks order was 13/cup!!) I still will run through a drive thru every once in a while, bu...
Philips Philips 5500 1 Cup Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteGo Milk Frother Grey Chrome EP554494
You may not have the counter space for so many gadgets, but a toaster oven was the go-to “back in the day”!
GE Stainless Steel Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven with 8 ...
I've had my first mixer since my first apartment (and I've lived in 5 apartments, and now own a house). I would bet that I still have at least a decade left in that thing, and I am an avid baker!
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Qt. 10-Speed Matte Blue Tilt- ...
Unfortunately, in today's world, you can never EVER be too careful!
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus Battery Security Camera
With this though, everything is on streaming now. However, if I could I would go back to VHS and box TVs. Maybe I'm feeling nostalgic.
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device, Includes Support for Wi ...
A good cooking set can follow you your whole life if you take care of it!
Hammered Copper 17-Piece Aluminum Nonstick ...
Please do not be like 20 year old me and eat off plastic plates, ew!! A nice stoneware set will elevate your dining experience (even if it's just dino nuggets)
Gia 24 Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set in Cream
A dutch oven is just an amazing piece of equipment!! Soups, casseroles, roasts, oh my!
Cast Iron 7 qt. Round Cast Iron Dutch Oven in White Truffle ...
I'm going to sound like an old woman but… USE A COASTER!! Don't ruin that table even if it is cheap!
Fox Run White Marble Coaster (Set of 6) 48749