When I moved into my first apartment last year, I remember having absolutely nothing. No rugs, no silverware, no food, nothing. Because I was moving in just a few short weeks before Christmas, my mom wouldn't let me buy anything. I had to wait until Christmas to even get a coffee machine!
If you have any friends who are moving into apartments this time of year, here is a list of some of the ideal essentials to buy them! After all, "too many dryer sheets" isn't a thing.
1. Paper plates
2. Plastic cups
3. Plastic utensils
4. Cook book
5. Recipe box full of recipes
6. Cleaning sponges
7. Dish towels
8. Measuring cups
9. Measuring spoons
10. Mixing bowls
11. Whisks, stirring spoon, set of knives, etc
12. Potholders and oven mitts
13. Mugs
14. Coffee maker or Keurig
15. K-cups
16. Tea pot
17. Tea bags and honey
18. Reusable Starbucks cups from Walmart
You can find them here.
19. Cleaning supplies
20. Storage bins and containers
21. Vacuum
22. Hangers
23. Hanging shoe organizer
24. Hanging shower organizer
25. Jewelry organizer
26. Makeup organizer
27. Bathroom shelving unit
28. Towels and washcloths
29. Hand soap and lotion
30. Air freshener
31. Dryer sheets and laundry detergent
32. Laundry basket
33. Broom and mop
34. Hanging calendar
35. Coat hooks
36. Placemats
37. Coasters
38. Pictures to hang on the walls
39. Photos in cute frames
40. Box fan
41. Decorative pillows
42. Throw blanket
43. Phone cords
44. DVD player (if your TV doesn't have one)
45. Candles or a diffuser
46. Succulents
47. Gift cards to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, and Target
Looking for a gift for that college student in your life? Did he or she just move into their first apartment? They'll thank you a million times for buying them something useful like a vacuum. Unless they don't use a vacuum... College kids can be kind of messy.
