"Hope chest" checklist?

Question

I've been piecing together my "hope chest" for the past year and I'm having a little bit of trouble trying to think of everything I'll need when I move out. I'm not going to live in a dorm, so there will be things I need that may not be on one of those college check lists. Can anybody tell me where to find a list of things I'll need or make any suggestions as to what I may need?

Answer 1

In today's life i see this chest as a hope of the future which keeps a man or woman focused on what s/he wants in life.

These can contain things from the family traditions.

Like a bible or spiritual objects.

Family heirlooms such as hand embroidery pillow cases etc..

Photo albums

quilts blankets

recipes

Bank savings plan (one I find the most important.)

A tool set for repairs can include a drill,stud finder,measuring tape and level. How too book.

Future travel plans/pics,education

family photos

hand held mixer

measuring cups/spoons

cutting board

kitchen times

tea or coffee setting

dishes

table linen

family addresses book with room to add new addresses

kitchen  oven mitts

mixing bowels

cookie sheet

hand sewing repair kit

can opener

meat thermometer

candy thermometer

Journal

I have kept a passing over chest for my family when i am gone(children grandchildren)

which includes journals and pictures

music

art pieces done myself and some i loved.

jewelry

maps of places I have been

Spiritual literature.

As time moves I have had to consolidate and reconsider these things.

However I know my children will look forward to go through this chest when the time comes.

Consider acid free tissue paper, photo album and journals.

Answer 2

Cleaners: cleanser or foam cleaner for tub & sinks; sponges; broom; dust pan; mop; mop bucket; dust cloths (old t-shirts are great); feather duster; spray dust cleaner (Pledge-type); floor cleaner (Pine Sol-type, depending on floor type); all-purpose cleaner (409-type); scrub brush; toilet bowl cleaner (Vanish); toilet bowl brush; paper towels or Handi-wipes (they last longer than paper towels; as far as cleaning goes); light bulbs; air freshener; vacuum cleaner; laundry detergent; fabric softener (liquid or sheets); bleach; stain remover; fly swatter and/or bug spray; dishwashing liquid and/or powder; dish cloths, dish towels

Cooking, Dining & Serving: variety of pots & pans; skillets (small for eggs or french toast and larger for hamburger helper-type foods); spatula(s), tablespoons (also known as serving spoons), sugar bowl, creamer, salt & pepper shakers, wooden spoons, slotted spoon, whisk, measuring cups (for both dry measuring, like flour or sugar, and for measuring liquids); measuring spoons. (Tupperware has good measuring cups and measuring spoons, by the way, and no, I don't sell it.  Just use it!); ice trays, butter dish, silverware, dinnerware set (plates, bowls & mugs as a starter), blender, toaster, coffeemaker, coffee grinder, glasses, toaster oven, microwave, mixers (a heavy-duty stand mixer for larger or heavier baking like cookie dough or bread dough, and/or a small hand mixer for cake mixes or whipping cream);

Bedroom: bed; waterproof mattress cover, mattress pad, bed sheets; blankets; comforter, alarm clock, hangars

Bathroom: bath towels, washcloths, bath mat, shower organizer, bathroom plunger, TOILET PAPER (the absolute most important thing to take to a new place)

Check flea markets, garage sales, curbside trash in the nicer neighborhoods early on trash day (or even the night before), Craigs List, eBay & thrift shops to save money.  If you attend church & don't have much cash, start spreading the word or maybe even make up a list of what's needed; you'd be surprised at how much people have "too much of" and are more than willing to share with you.  They can't read your mind though, so don't be too proud to ask for help.  It can cost soooo much more than you ever dreamed to set up housekeeping from scratch.  FIRST 5 THINGS TO DO:  Clean the commode and the tub/shower areas, set up your bed and get it made, set the alarm on your clock, set up the coffee maker for coffee in the morning; pull out clothes for tomorrow (whether you're going to the 1st day of classes or jjust unpacking).  You'll be ready for whatever comes up after that.  Oh, and decide where to place your keys when you come home, and determine a place to charge your cell phone.   Helps keep things organized & prevents losing them.

Sorry, kind of scrambled there, but that's the way my mind works!

Answer 3

Sorry - what is a "Hope Chest"?  We don't have those in England so you will have to explain...