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First Apartment MUST HAVES!!
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Lynn Lester
these are some items that have saved me and made my life living alone in my first apartment so wonderful!! some super important things can be easy to forget so hopefully this list can help!
 
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filtered water is a MUST! and this one is so easy and comes in cute colors
Brita Water Filter Pitcher: Sizes & Features | 3-Year Warranty
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this elevates ANY bathroom it changed the game for me
sproos! shower head and accessories
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i have like A BILLION of these they are essential for cooking basically any meal
IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE Wok turner - stainless steel/black
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a bath mat is a need and the ones from urban are so cute!!!
Delft Cat Shaped Tufted Bath Mat
 
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cant forget cute decorative lighting!! especially in apartments where the built in lights can be so inconvenient
Tulip Floor Lamp
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this wide mouth utensil holder is PERFECT and aesthetically pleasing
Check Utensil Holder
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ive had these for years and they’re SO NICE
12pc Stoneware Westfield Dinnerware Set Gray - Threshold™: Solid Dish Set, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe, Service for 4
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i didnt have a hamper for the first few months i was living alone and it was AWFUL so please save yourself by getting one!!
2.1bu Lamper Gray - Brightroom™: Plastic Clothes Hamper with Built-In Handles, Open-Top, 1 Compartment, 19.55 Capacity
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airtight storage containers are essential for meal prepping and when living alone you will also definitely have leftovers to store
Rubbermaid 10pc Brilliance Leak Proof Food Storage Containers with Airtight Microwave & Freezer Safe
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the crock pot makes cooking delicious and intricate meals soooo much easier
Crock-Pot 4.5qt Slow Cooker Ponderosa Green: Ceramic Stoneware, 3 Settings, Stay-Cool Handles, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
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i use my air fryer for lunch practically every day it is so much better than the microwave
Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 AF141: 5-Quart, 1750W, Dishwasher-Safe Parts, Gray, Metal & Plastic
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upgrading from the pitcher to this changed my life
Brita Extra Large 27-Cup UltraMax Filtered Water Dispenser with Filter - Gray: Water Filtration, Hand Wash, Flip-Top Lid
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very simple easy rice maker!
Aroma 4 Cup Pot Style Rice Cooker - White: Nonstick, Stay-Cool Handles, 1 Setting, 250W, Includes Glass Lid & Manual
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caraway pans are hands down the best pans out there! so nice to cook with and a dream to clean
Cookware Set
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super affordable and nice vacuum!
BISSELL Featherweight Lightweight Stick Vacuum - 2033M: Bagless, Electric, Multi-Surface, Washable Filter, 15ft Cord
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an air purifier is an essential it helps so much with seasonal allergies and just makes your place feel cleaner
Honeywell Insight HEPA Air Purifier HPA5100B Black: Quiet Operation, 4 Settings, 100-300 sq. ft., AHAM & Energy Star Certified
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can never forget a toaster!!!
Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Toaster - Stainless Steel: Bagel & Bread Toaster, High-Lift, Adjustable Browning, Kitchen Deals
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a nespresso is a perfect option for morning coffee it makes having to make coffee when you just woke up so easy
Nespresso Vertuo Next Espresso Roast Coffee Maker & Espresso Machine Bundle By Breville: Compatible with Nespresso Pods, Automatic Shut-Off
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this hand mixer is perfect it can stand on its own and is so easy to clean
KitchenAid Ultra Power 5-Speed Hand Mixer - KHM512 - Empire Red
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