My husband and I have lived in a few different apartment sizes and now we’re first time home owners. Whether big or small, these are tried and true items that have worked for us in our home!
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Controlled Chaos 📦🌪️
Electronics 🖥️🖨️🔌
Level up ⬆️
Pets 🐶🐱
Big spenders 💰
Controlled Chaos 📦🌪️
Life is a bit of organized chaos, but these things sure have helped!
Kids toys, shoes, stuffed animals, outdoor toys/tools, clothes, really anything! They lock together so they are pretty sturdy when stacked!
Heavy Duty Large Stackable Storage Bin, 37.1" L x 16.0" D x 13.8" H
I honestly bought this to take on a week long vacation when my son was 10 months old. I organized his clothes, diapers, wipes, and swimming stuff. Very sturdy! Easy to put together. Now I use it to organize a closet at home!
Over Door Organizer 6 Large & 12 Side Pockets
Electronics 🖥️🖨️🔌
There are a lot of options out there for different electronics, these are just our personal favorites!
I love the switch, I have always had Nintendo consoles so I’m a little biased but I love having the option to play on a tv, hold the whole console, or prop up the screen on a table and hold the remotes.
Nintendo Switch
We do not have a lot of printing needs in our home but some things have come up, so we finally found a simple inexpensive printer. It’s pretty small easy to tuck somewhere. I’ve printed from my phone and the computer with ease!
Canon TS3720 Wireless All-in-One Printer
We bought a ring doorbell camera years ago living in an apartment. They are so great to keep track of who or what is coming to your door! The app is awesome and easy to use!
Ring doorbell camera
Easy to set up, install, and use. You can set and disarm the alarm from the keypad or your app. Easy to move to a new home if you move!
Ring Alarm Systems - Home Security
Great for a master bedroom or living room. Remote control is a big plus, very quite
Shark 3-in-1 Clean Sense Air Purifier MAX
Level up ⬆️
You don’t just want these items, you need them! These are all things that enhanced our life and home!
Very bright, great motion sensor, stays charged for a long time.
10in Under Cabinet Motion Sensor Lights 2pk
I AM the dishwasher at my house. Don’t worry, my husband helps too. I just mean we don’t have a dish washer, so I needed a nice drying rack. We also don’t have a lot of counter space, so being able to keep this one small if needed really helps! The d...
Extendable Large Drying Dish Rack w/ Holders
Love these curtains! Truly keeps light out and heat/cold depending on weather!
Deconovo Blackout Thermal Insulated Curtains Set
Pets 🐶🐱
We are a dog and cat loving household. Just a few things we love for our fur babies ❤️
This was more than worth it to purchase. 3 cats use the same box. Check and refill litter a bit every 2-3 days, empty waste drawer once a week. **Our cats are VERY chill and get along very well. None of them are picky about much. I highly recommend a...
Litter-Robot
I think auto feeders are great! No trying to coordinate who fed the dog, or double feeding! We use this one for our dog. You can program up to 10 separate feeds a day! We just have 4 dispensing times for our dog.
Smart WiFi Pet Feeder, APP Control, 6L
After our last water fountain pump broke the second time, I switched the fountain up altogether and this has been so much better! This is so easy to clean and no cord in the way while doing it.
PETLIBRO 3L Stainless Steel Pet Water Fountain
We bought one and loved it so much more than the last window seat we got, we bought 2 more! Very sturdy holds 2 of our cats. Also folds up so you can still close the blinds when you want!
AMOSIJOY Cordless Cat Window Perch with Suction Cups
I cannot say enough great things about this website. We get food, litter, medications, toys, everything. It’s all usually at least a couple dollars cheaper than anywhere else I look. Quick and trusted.
Chewy
Big spenders 💰
Unfortunately not all needs can be cheap. This list will have mostly appliances or larger home needs.
When we bought our house it needed some upgrades, this was one of them. There is so much room in this fridge!
27.4 cu. ft. Large Capacity Side-by-Side Refrigerator in Stainless Steel
I know electric stove tops are not always preferred but it’s what my husband and I prefer! There is a locking feature for the oven / oven door which as a toddler mom, I love!
Samsung 30-in Glass Top 5 burners 6.3-cu ft Air Fry Convection Oven Freestanding Electric Range