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Everything you need for your first place🏡
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items Moving into your first place? Here are all the everyday essentials you’ll need, from toiletries and cleaning supplies to kitchen basics and little necessities to help you feel settled and make your new place feel like home!
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Bathroom
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Dining
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Cleaning
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Miscellaneous
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Room and Closet
Kitchen
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Paper towels are one of those little essentials you don’t want to forget when moving into your first place! Until you build up a collection of kitchen towels and cleaning cloths, having an absorbent and good quality paper towel on hand makes cleaning...
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels - 6 Triple Rolls - 2-Ply - 123 Sheets
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Moving in can be very tiring so sometimes paper plates are the move when you’re first moving out! Less dishes and clean up!
Dixie Ultra 10 1/16" Paper Plates - 20ct
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Dawn dish soap is a must have! It cuts grease on dishes and helps clean stovetops, and even certain clothing stains. It is one product I always have on hand!
Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap - Original - 18 fl oz
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When I moved out for the first time there were so many pantry staples I hadn’t even thought about that I needed. Getting a few staple seasonings and spices makes life a lot easier!
McCormick® Everyday Flavor Collection
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Such a good kitchen staple! Easy to use, works great, and does exactly what you need it to!
KitchenAid Red Can Opener | Manual & Electric Options
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Trash cans are essential but can be really expensive. This is a simple and great starter one that’s also affordable!
11gal Slim Step Trash Can
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These are very helpful to have on hand especially when you first move in because you’ll likely have a lot of trash from unboxing everything! I personally really like these trash bags because they’re very durable!
Glad ForceFlex Drawstring Fragrance Free Trash Bags - 13gal/50ct
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The cutest kitchen towels! I’ve bought several from the hearth and hand line and I love them all
2pc Kitchen Towels Green/Natural Striped - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
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I love these sponges! They’re great for scrubbing off dirt that’s really stuck on!
Scrub Daddy Sponge - 4ct
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This is a great vegetable peeler! I didn’t realize how much I would need this when I first moved out until I started cooking in my first place and found myself needing one and I didn’t have one! Highly recommend having one on hand
OXO Softworks Y Peeler: Stainless Steel Vegetable & Potato Peeler, Dishwasher-Safe, Black
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If you’re renting a lot of fridges won’t have an ice maker on the fridge so have an ice cube tray is super helpful!
Ice Cube Tray Soft Release with Lid White - Room Essentials™
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Love these!
Martha Stewart Eastwalk 14-Piece Cutlery Set
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Essential to have on hand!
5qt Stainless Steel Colander Silver - Figmint™
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I received this as a gift and I love it! It’s non-toxic, easy to use and clean, and super convenient to store. I also love that it’s portable and doesn’t take up much space in my kitchen!
Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System
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These are a great deal! I use these almost daily and they’ve held up well
3pc Nonstick Baking Sheet Set Gray - Figmint™: Kitchen Bakeware, Includes 9x13" & 10x15" Cookie Sheets, Dishwasher-Safe
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I love that these are glass and not plastic! They are great quality and the sizes are all practical
Snapware Pyrex 18-piece Glass Food Storage Set
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These are a great deal and super useful for cooking
5pc Stainless Steel Non-Slip Mixing Bowls (no lids) Silver - Figmint™: Nesting Kitchen Set, Dishwasher-Safe, 0.5-8 qt.
Bathroom
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Simple but absolutely necessary! This is one of the things I personally forgot about when I moved into my first place.
1pk PEVA Medium Weight Shower Liner Clear - Threshold™
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This one is self explanatory but definitely an essential!
Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper - 12 Mega XL Rolls
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This is a must have when you’re first moving in! You definitely want one before it’s too late!
Clorox Plunger & Toilet Brush with Carry Caddy
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It’s so important to have a shower mat to prevent water from getting all over the floor!
GORILLA GRIP Bath Rug Mat, Thick Soft Absorbent Chenille, Quick Dry Microfiber Bathroom Mats, Washable Floor Rugs with Rubber Backing, 30x20 Gray
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I love these towels and the little loop they have for hanging is super convenient!
Performance Plus Oversized Bath Towel White - Threshold™: 100% Cotton, Heavyweight 550-800 GSM, Machine Washable
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Washcloths are super helpful to have! They have so many uses
18pk Everyday Washcloths White - Room Essentials™
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Great if you have a glass shower!
Squeegee with Hanging Hook - up&up™: Non-Abrasive, Reusable, Soft Grip, Shower
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Essential if you need to hang up a shower curtain!
S Hook without Roller Ball Shower Curtain Rings Matte Black - Threshold™: Zinc Alloy, 12-Pack, Black Plated Finish
Dining
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Affordable and good for the price!
12pc Glass Shoreham Double Old Fashion and Highball Glasses Set - Threshold™: Drinking Glasses Set, Dishwasher-Safe
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A simple, highly rated, and affordable utensil set goes a long way when you’re first moving out!
20pc Teagan Flatware Silver - Room Essentials™
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We all eat so having a plates and bowls is a must! I bought a very similar one from target when I moved into my first place and I still absolutely love them!
12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe, Non-Toxic Dish Set, Plate Set, Stackable Matte Glaze Kitchenware for 4
Cleaning
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A mop is a must have when first stocking up for your new place! I personally like this one!
O-Cedar RinseClean Spin Mop & Bucket System: Cleaning Tools and Accessories
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This one is an absolute MUST! It is a miracle cleaner for treating stains on cloth. It’s been a live saver for couch spills, spills on dining room chairs, clothes, rugs, and carpet. As someone who has cat it’s also extremely helpful at removing stain...
Folex Unscented Instant Carpet Spot Remover - 32 fl oz: Spray Bottle, Liquid Cleaner, For Carpet & Upholstery
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Important to have a multipurpose cleaner on hand!
Clorox Lemon Scent Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaner Spray - 32 fl oz
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May not be needed right away but good to have on hand!
Clorox Ocean Mist Toilet Bowl Cleaner Clinging Bleach Gel - 24 fl oz/1ct
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Great for cleaning your new place when you first get there! Also just helpful to have on hand
Clorox Fresh Scent and Crisp Lemon Limited Edition Back to School Variety Pack Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes - 225ct/3pk
Miscellaneous
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I absolutely love how these smell!
Home & Body Toile Fleur Reed Diffuser, Set of 3
Room and Closet
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Must have to organize clothes!
18pk Plastic Hangers White - Brightroom™
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Hangers are so important to have to organize clothes! These are great if you want a more aesthetic set
Pack of 50 Clothes Hanger Non Slip Ultra Thin Velvet Hangers for Dress Pent Shirts & Coat - White
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Great for transporting laundry! And it’s collapsible so it’s easy to store
47.6L Collapsible Laundry Hamper Aqua - Brightroom™