My daughter is moving into her first apartment alone?

Question

shes 18. what kind of things should i get her?

[for kitchen, bathroom, etc]

what kind fo things will she need and how many?? what is she able to get herself???

Answer 1

Some wooden rods to go in the window tracks to make her feel safe...

Answer 2

It's expensive to outfit an apartment but doing without sometimes makes you happier to get your own things. But heh, if you can help a bit then a gift certificate to Kmart would be nice and keep things on a real level instead of showering her with all her needs without working for them. Your extras would also be a good start. Maybe you should get some new things for you and she can start out with some of your stuff.

Answer 3

Get her a microwave! My first apartment didn't have one, but my second came with one, so you might want to check and see if she'll need one or not. But a microwave is my #1 thing to have :)

Answer 4

G'day mate.

What a milestone for the both of you!! It's a bitter/sweet moment that I've been through 3 times myself. I think it's great that your doing this for her.

Why don't you make her up a hamper in a washing basket?...Go down to your local home-wares store & fill a washing basket with the type of things she'll use everyday. You know the sort of stuff.....cutlery, dish rack, maybe a frying pan or a couple of pots, can opener a couple of plates & bowls. You can even put a bit of manchester in it, a couple of towels, tea towels, maybe some sheets & pillow cases, that type of thing. Wrap a bit of cellophane around it with a nice bit of ribbon on the top.

She'll love it. I did the same for my three when they moved out on their own ( I left the price tags on them, it doesn't hurt to show them how MUCH you love them!!)

Nice thought, she's lucky to have folks that care enough to care.

Cheers. Mulga

Answer 5

When my daughter moved into her first apartment we got her all the generic stuff that nobody thinks about and is expensive when you add it all up.

Cleaning supplies, like mop, broom, toilet bowl cleaners, cleansers, dish soap, antibacterial spray, scouring pads, dish drainer, laundry soap, bath soap, etc.

We gave her our old dishes, silverware, cooking utensils and any stuff we had extra of.

We bought her one set of new towels and wash cloth, and gave her some of our old ones.  We bought her one new set of sheets and pillow cases, and gave her some of our old ones.

We let her take anything she wanted out of her room.

We didn't buy food at the grocery.  But we bought the other stuff.  Spices, cooking oil, salt and pepper, butter, sugar, flour, all the "staple" things.

Her brothers each chipped in and gave her $50 and took her to the "Dollar Store" to get her laundry basket, salt and pepper shakers, and other stuff.

She bought pots and pans, coffee maker, microwave, furniture, tv, etc.  (All the stuff she wanted to pick out herself.) She had yard sale furniture for awhile, but it's a good lesson to let them get the big stuff as they can afford it and get better stuff when they can afford better.

Answer 6

Congratulations to your daughter!

If you just want a house-warming gift, I strongly recommend a good set of sheets or towels. But most of all, leave your phone number so she can call for advice.

Good luck, both of you!

Answer 7

goodwill or salvation  army..your friend for pots pans,small appliances in goods condition

Answer 8

besides furniture, etc.....

cooking stuff

- pots

- pans

- spices

- utensils (big spoons, spatula, wisk)

- oil

cleaning stuff

- clorox wipes

- brushes

- sponges

- multi surface cleaner

- paper towels

- dusting stuff

- mop/ bucket

- CARPET CLEANER

linens

- blankets, pillow cases

condiments

- .... you know

frozen dinners

- to start her off while still moving or if she doesn't feel like cooking

pasta

- easy to cook, and you can make a lot out of it

water filter/ pitcher

- cuz apartment water is generally nasty

microwave

toaster

coffee pot if she drinks it

phones

batteries

pens, etc (she'll need 'em to write out bills)

Answer 9

Are you paying for her apartment? If not, then she should be able to get the stuff herself. If you're just trying to be nice you could get her a set of dishes, glasses, towels, groceries, and cleaning supplies.