Essentials for moving out?

Question

i'm 17 and although i can't afford to move out yet i want to collect the essentials things i will need like dishes but i don't know everything i need so if you know what i need please answer

Answer 1

This is obviously and extencive list and you will know which ones fit your circumstances but hope this will get you going in the right direction... Good luck.

Kitchen Needs:

  Plastic bowl and cup

  Coffee cup

  Fork, knife, spoon

  Can/bottle opener

  Chip clips

Room Needs/Storage:

  Bedside lamp

  Alarm clock/clock radio

  Wastepaper basket

  Milk crates or other sturdy storage cubes (a collapsible crate also comes in handy for carrying laundry or other things)

  Stacking baskets

  Under-the-bed storage trays

  Lots of hangers

  Desk lamp

  Fan

  Drying rack

  Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape

  Bulletin board and push pins

  Dry erase wall calendar/board

  Toolkit

Electronics:

  Computer and printer

  Phone cord/Ethernet cord for computer

  Headphones

  Surge protector

  Extension cords

  3-2 prong adapters

  Phone

  Portable CD or cassette player (great to use at the gym)

Linens/Laundry Supplies:

  Sheets and pillowcases

  Towels (3 each of bath, hand, and face)

  Pillows (2)

  Headrest pillow

  Mattress pad  

  Blankets (2)

  Comforter and duvet cover (makes laundering easier)

  Clothes hangers (wire takes up less space, plastic are easier on your clothes)

  Laundry bag/basket

  Laundry stain remover

  Roll(s) of quarters

  Quarter dispenser

  Lint brush

  Sewing kit

Toiletries/Misc:

  Aspirin or ibuprofen

  Vitamin C

  Neosporin®

  Band-Aid® bandages

  Cough drops

  Shower tote

  Shampoo & conditioner

  Hair-styling products

  Bath and face soap

  Traveling-soap container(s)

  Toothpaste and toothbrush

  Dental floss

  Comb/brush

  Tweezers

  Nail clippers

  Hair dryer

  Razor and shaving cream

  Lotion and/or facial moisturizer

  Q-tips®

Office/Desk Supplies:

  CD-ROMs/Memory Sticks

  Phone/address book

  Assignment book

  Heavy-duty stapler and staples

  Printer paper

  Pens and pencils

  Pencil holder and sharpener

  Notebooks

  Pocket folders

  Labels of various sizes

  3 x 5 cards

  Post-it® notes

  Paper clips

  Rubber bands

  Scissors

  Highlighter pens (multiple colors)

  Ruler

  Stackable desk trays (at least 4)

  Hanging files or folders

  Dictionary and thesaurus

  Stamps/envelopes

  Paper towels

  Trash bags

  Lightbulbs

  All-purpose cleaner

  Ziploc® bags

  Kitchen storage containers

  Laundry detergent

  Fabric softener  

  Dish soap

  Wet wipes

  Tissues

Odds and ends stuff:

  Audio equipment

  TV and VCR/DVD player

  Coffee maker/hot pot

  Microwave/toaster oven

  Small refrigerator

  Area rug

  Camera

  Posters/art

Answer 2

I always suggest getting a small spiral notebook and writing down everything you use while awaiting the move. Don't leave it sitting on a table, carry it with you. Include the perishable items on a back page so you can know what you need and buy them at the time of the move. people always forget the simple stuff like salt and pepper, paper towels, toilet paper etc.

Answer 3

Well, that would depend on the Life-style you want, and your plans to achieve your future goals.  Learning from my own mistakes....I would say that a good understanding of finances, and an emergency savings account is essential.  And how about a job you kind of like while educating yourself for a career you'll really like?  I usually don't plug books, but I found Suze Orman's book:  The Young, Broke and Fabulous very enlightening.  Check your local library for this one.

Okay, if you have the knowledge of the above, then you also need patience.  However, if you have patience, you'll stay at home as long as you can stand it in order to build that savings account, and be covered under your parent's health insurance if possible!  

However...if money is not an object, just collect those things you see yourself currently using everyday.  However, if you don't want to over spend.  Visit a local Thrift store like Good Will or the Salvation Army.  You would be suprised at the like-new household items you can find like:  entire sets of China.  I recommend this route, but don't go expecting to find everything in one trip.  Make bi-weekly stops at these Thrift Stores, and don't pick up something unless you really love it.  

Items I would recommend:  Plates, Cups, Bowls, Mixing Bowls, Stainless Steelware, nonstick skillit, 4 quart pan, pasta strainer, spatulas, whisk, peeler, a few sharp knives, Salt/Pepper Shaker, cake pan, cookie sheet, microwave and a few varying sizes of glass casserole dishes.  A great starter cook book like Better Homes or Good Housekeeping, and a wonderful EASY and humorous cookbook like "A Slob in the Kitchen!"...my personal favorite!  Depending on how often you want to do laundry:  towels, washclothes, dish towels and dish clothes.  A mop and sweeper, toilet brush and bed sheets!

Hope I helped....or made you think!  Have fun planning!!!