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Post by 950nancy on Oct 22, 2018 2:32:54 GMT
My oldest is buying a house and closing next Friday. He's been packing this week and filling up the garage. I've been silently purchasing things I know he'll need and storing them in the other kid's room. My son jokes that all he needs is his mattress and his snowboards. While I believe he is good with most furniture and other large items, I know that when he moves in, there will be items that will be needed that first week that neither one of us are thinking about. We've got some cleaning supplies, batteries, tools, and paper goods, but I was wondering if there are things that one might need that first week that aren't on our list. My son works 10-12 hour days M-F and probably won't be making a lot of trips to the store. Younger son will be joining him too, but he is in college and has informed us that he will keep his summer home (ours) as well as his winter home (brother's place).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 2:36:39 GMT
Plunger
Those rubber gripper things that are great for opening jars. Just because he's a guy doesn't mean he's not gonna come across something that needs an extra grip. I found a pack of three at the dollar store.
9 volt batteries. Not sure if you do fall back but that's soon.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Oct 22, 2018 2:37:26 GMT
Lindens, shower curtain, basic dishes, pots/pans, silverware, utensils, toilet paper, plunger .. lamps, bulbs......
Mop/swifter type, bucket, toiletries....... can opener, night light or a few low watt bulbs... or solar type.......
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Post by busy on Oct 22, 2018 2:37:34 GMT
I dunno, maybe I'm mean and terrible, but I'd leave it to him to figure out and acquire what he needs. He's obviously a mature adult if he purchased a home. I'd let him be an adult and take care of himself. I'd buy a nice housewarming gift he needed like a set of cookware or something. Congratulations to him on buying a home!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 2:43:24 GMT
I think you've done good and should call it quits. I know, women tend to enjoy shopping especially for a home. But, HE has HIS tastes and his preferences in how things should function/look.
Let him make the decision on what his house needs form her on out.
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Post by karinec on Oct 22, 2018 2:43:30 GMT
Flashlights. Garden hoses. An emergency/disaster Kit. That’s all that comes to mind. - your list seemed pretty all inclusive.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 22, 2018 2:49:17 GMT
I would say a first aid kit, a small fire extinguisher, some LED night lights.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Oct 22, 2018 2:50:05 GMT
Ice cream scoop (and ice cream!).
Ziploc baggies - assorted sizes.
Ant traps(those pesky little mini ants that randomly show up) and bug spray.
Tissues (one can never have too many tissues).
Cold meds, stomach bug meds, vaporizer, thermometer, ginger ale, saltine crackers.
Candles and flashlight, in case the power goes out.
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Post by LilyRose on Oct 22, 2018 2:53:59 GMT
A lightweight step stool/step ladder.
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Post by gotranch on Oct 22, 2018 2:56:16 GMT
toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, dish clothes and towels, bathroom soap, garbage bags, shades for windows, garbage cans, salt/pepper, coffee, coffee maker, basic dishes, utensils, can opener, shower curtain
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Post by MichyM on Oct 22, 2018 2:56:36 GMT
I dunno, maybe I'm mean and terrible, but I'd leave it to him to figure out and acquire what he needs. He's obviously a mature adult if he purchased a home. I'd let him be an adult and take care of himself. I'd buy a nice housewarming gift he needed like a set of cookware or something. Congratulations to him on buying a home! I'm with that, although I think a year of Amazon Prime prepaid, and a Amazon GC (in amount that you feel comfortable with) would be a nice gift as he sets up his home  Then he can just order stuff as he realizes he needs it and voila, 2 days later he's got it! |
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Post by gotranch on Oct 22, 2018 2:57:17 GMT
power bar or small extension cords
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Post by cindyupnorth on Oct 22, 2018 2:59:59 GMT
I’m a big believer in helping out your kids. Blah blah in making the kid do it all on his own. For crying out loud. Why are the os always going on about this? A lot of young men and women want and financially need the help. There is nothing wrong with that. It’s being a parent. You don’t stop being a parent when your kid turns 18. Things he might need-
A fan, can opener, garbage cans, broom, dish pan, stiffer, are a few of the things my dd needed in her new apartment
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Post by 950nancy on Oct 22, 2018 3:09:18 GMT
I dunno, maybe I'm mean and terrible, but I'd leave it to him to figure out and acquire what he needs. He's obviously a mature adult if he purchased a home. I'd let him be an adult and take care of himself. I'd buy a nice housewarming gift he needed like a set of cookware or something. Congratulations to him on buying a home! I have spent 24 years teaching my kids how to be independent. I really want to do something nice for them and pay it forward since my parents were quite generous with my husband and me and I remember it very well to this day. On Friday, this kid came home from a 12 hour day working in the outdoors and saw my husband starting to rake. He handed him a beer and told him to sit down and that he was happy to take care of it. He raked and mowed and my husband sat and smiled. |
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Post by femalebusiness on Oct 22, 2018 3:20:48 GMT
If he doesn't already have them, a hammer, pliers, a screw driver, scissors and a tape measure. Always useful is pair of garden cutters too.
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Post by flanz on Oct 22, 2018 3:21:04 GMT
Anything I thought of has already been mentioned. Kudos to your son! Have fun helping him feather his nest with essentials. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Oct 22, 2018 3:23:01 GMT
I dunno, maybe I'm mean and terrible, but I'd leave it to him to figure out and acquire what he needs. He's obviously a mature adult if he purchased a home. I'd let him be an adult and take care of himself. I'd buy a nice housewarming gift he needed like a set of cookware or something. Congratulations to him on buying a home! I have spent 24 years teaching my kids how to be independent. I really want to do something nice for them and pay it forward since my parents were quite generous with my husband and me and I remember it very well to this day. On Friday, this kid came home from a 12 hour day working in the outdoors and saw my husband starting to rake. He handed him a beer and told him to sit down and that he was happy to take care of it. He raked and mowed and my husband sat and smiled. Well said ! |
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Post by padresfan619 on Oct 22, 2018 3:26:36 GMT
A bath mat, a couple kitchen towels, sponges, a welcome mat, a bottle of good olive oil and a nice shower curtain.
My mom packed a laundry hamper with goodies when I moved into my house with my husband. Sure, I was an adult capable of buying my own stuff but it was such a sweet gesture and I still use the fruit bowl and the kitchen scissors she put in the hamper.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 3:34:13 GMT
Garbage can, ziploc, trashbags, foil, Tupperware, broom, and first aid kit are what come to my mind first.
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Post by ~summer~ on Oct 22, 2018 3:36:06 GMT
I think as long as he has toilet paper and coffee he can run out to Target as he figures out what he still needs... I actually think you shouldn’t overwhelm him with too much stuff.
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Post by Loydene on Oct 22, 2018 3:37:26 GMT
Think paper -- paper towels, TP, paper plates (plastic utensils and cups), napkins, plastic wrap, waxed paper, parchment paper, alum foil (almost like paper)
Soap -- dish, hand, dishwasher, laundry
Oh -- coffee, coffee maker and all the supplies associated with that ?
Gift cards for eating out
Outdoor stuff - grill, table and chairs??
I understand independence - I also understand being a Mom and wanting to make sure they have what they need -- and I also understand about teaching our children how to behave -- and it sounds like you've done a good job - and continue to do a good job!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Oct 22, 2018 3:51:11 GMT
I dunno, maybe I'm mean and terrible, but I'd leave it to him to figure out and acquire what he needs. He's obviously a mature adult if he purchased a home. I'd let him be an adult and take care of himself. I'd buy a nice housewarming gift he needed like a set of cookware or something. Congratulations to him on buying a home! I'm with that, although I think a year of Amazon Prime prepaid, and a Amazon GC (in amount that you feel comfortable with) would be a nice gift as he sets up his home Then he can just order stuff as he realizes he needs it and voila, 2 days later he's got it! Many of the things already listed suggested are things we needed to purchase for my dad when we just moved him into his senior apartment. But I love this suggestion the best!! |
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Post by Chips on Oct 22, 2018 3:59:33 GMT
I'd make sure his smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors worked. Maybe some home cooked meals for him to reheat after a long day of working. I think paper towels, foil, plastic wrap have been mentioned. Some nice towels for the bathroom and kitchen would be nice. All the miscellaneous tools that go with homeowner ship. Did someone mention laundry soap, stain removers, household cleaners etc..
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 22, 2018 4:02:02 GMT
Do your paper goods include a couple of boxes of ziploc bags (at least quart and gallon size), aluminum foil, and saran wrap? Plus maybe a box of glad containers.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 4:06:03 GMT
Toaster oven
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Post by tentoes on Oct 22, 2018 4:14:27 GMT
You are a good mama! I think it's fine that you want to help him out on a good foot. When my husband and I married, we had nothing--my step father supplied us with a lot of things. My mom (because she had just remarried, and had double stuff) gave us a lot of stuff to get started. That was about 55 years ago, and we still have the set of Copper bottomed pans. (I did have some other pans over the years, but got rid of them when the teflon started coming off in the food!) I'm not sure what else we still have from way back then, but I'm sure there is something. Good luck to your boy!!
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Post by nlwilkins on Oct 22, 2018 5:11:47 GMT
Think of what you have and what he is used to having. Go through your home with a notepad and take notes of what is in each room that he might use. Don't forget the closets and utility rooms. Then go through the list and see what you think he might find needful. Many things one can make do until better comes along. For example: I did not have a good knife set until my husband made me a set ten years into the marriage. I still have that set today and use it regularly.
But, I will add to the list scatter rugs, small lamps for by the bed and chair in living room, alarm clock
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Post by camcas on Oct 22, 2018 6:24:37 GMT
The most useful thing my parents gave me when I moved out was a little toolbox my dad put together
Hammer,spanner wrench,few screws of different sizes ,a little mechanical hand drill,screwdrivers ...you get the idea
All in a little plastic toolbox about 30 x20 x10 cms
I can’t count how many times that was useful
Now my DH has shedsful of tools so I gifted the box to my older DS when he moved out
Still getting used most days
Thank you Dad
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Oct 22, 2018 6:36:15 GMT
I'm in the in-between camp. Part of the adult experience of moving out is standing in a Bed Bath and Beyond wondering what can opener is worth it. But, I get it's a huge financial responsibility when you move out and have to buy everything up front.
Personally, I'd only gift consumables--paper products, condiments to stock the fridge with, trash bags, cleaners, etc, all the boring stuff. Gift him an Amazon or BB&B giftcard for the rest.
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Post by mlynn on Oct 22, 2018 6:46:37 GMT
Salt, pepper, garlic, Johnny's
Sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder
Measuring spoons, measuring cups, mixing bowl/batter bowl, mixing spoons/scrapers
Eating utensils
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Then he can just order stuff as he realizes he needs it and voila, 2 days later he's got it!
