Essentials when moving into ur first house

[Emi]

hey everyone...

my dp and i are looking into moving in together.... maybe not till the end of this year at earliest...

but i was jsut owndering what you think the essentials are when moving into your first house...

any one got any ideas that would be great!!!

thank-you

[sam's mum]

there are so many little things that you just don't think of. I started buying them a bit at a time once I knew I would be moving out so that I would be ready.

pots and pans
plates and cups
glasses
cutlery
tea towels
tongs, big spoon, masher, can opener, wine bottle opener

the little bit foods - salt, pepper, sauce, flour, sugar, coffee, tea....

towels, sheets, pillows, bed

cleaning products, mop, bucket, cloths, vacuum, iron, ironing board.

not to mention - table, chairs, couch, tv

think about the stuff that use at home.

[LittleButton]

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/Bts01_LifeFirstApartmentChecklist1.asp

That was a very handy link for me...

[Susan Mac]

don't go out and buy the best of everything you need all at once. buy things as you need them, and don't feel you have to buy brand new furniture for your first place. Second hand stuff does the job while you save you money for long term furniture.

[onemummmy]

KITCHEN
saucepan set
frypan or skillet
dinnerware set(plates bowls coffee type cups & side plates)
glasses
cutlery set
knife block& knives
various utensils & holder(masher, slotted spoon, ladle, can opener, vegie peeler, tongs, wooden spoon,whisk)
grater
oven dishes &trays & if you bake baking trays muffin tins etc
chopping board
mixing bowls/big bowls for things like salads etc
measuring jug
tupperware or similar storage containers
strainer/colander
kettle
toaster
paper towel roll holder(love these things lol)
bin & bags
ice cube trays
salt & pepper shakers
tea towels
oven mitts
dish drainer rack
stuff to wash dishes with cloths & wash liquid etc
basics like glad wrap alfoil etc
water jug(to put in fridge)

BATHROOM/LAUNDRY
toilet brush
bin
shower caddy
soap dish/dispenser
something to hold your toothbrushes
towels
hand towels
bath mat
hamper for dirty clothes
washing/laundry basket
pegs & peg basket
iron & ironing board
vacuum
broom
mop & bucket
dustpan & brush

Of course you need bigger stuff like tv& cabinet, couch/chairs,table & chairs, bed & mattress & linen(minimum 2 sets sheets), housephone, microwave, fridge/freezer..

I would be getting the little things week by week now:thumbsup: and then focus on the bigger stuff as you get closer to moving.

[Laylapie]

when we moved over here we started all over again, and the little things we forgot were pegs and a can opener - so make sure they are on your list lol. Its the little things that get forgotten!

[sam's mum]

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/Bts01_LifeFirstApartmentChecklist1.asp

That was a very handy link for me...

that's a good list, although I don't know that I need an omelette pan, a butter dish, napkin holdes..... :D

[onemummmy]

gravy boat lmao

[sam's mum]

gravy boat lmao

I had that on the list of things that I was laughing at, and then I remembered that I have one in the cupboard, a hand me down from my aunt :laughing:

[onemummmy]

hehe do you even use it?

[sam's mum]

I thought about it once, but I figured it would extra washing up so I used the jug I made it in. :thumbsup:

[Emi]

hey everyone thanks heaps for your advice... ive been going thorugh them all and there little bits and pieces that i didnt even think of!!! like an iron and ironing board!!! lol!!!
i went out and bought a kitchen set thingy... that has all the essentials for your kitchen... a starter pack... 100pce thing... its fantastic... so im gona go and put that away for later

[Emi]

if any one else has any more suggestions keep them coming!!!