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             No matter what your life situation is getting your first apartment or home can be stressful. It’s sometimes hard to remember all the things you need to pack or buy. I have compiled a list and organized the items by room. While this list is extensive it doesn’t have everything you could possibly need and it may have a bunch of stuff you don't but hopefully this puts you off to a good start. 
An added practical perk to this list is that...
  • you can print it our on some cardstock (or regular paper, it just won't be as durable), cut it by room and as you pack and check off items and using tape you can use them to label your bins, totes, or boxes. This was you know exactly what's in them and anyone helping you move knows exactly where they go. 
Some things to consider for you personally are...
  • There are some appliances that might be provided in your apart or house so I have marked those with an asterisk (*). If they aren't provided there are sometimes rental options
  • If you are going to have roommates consider what all of you have and communicate who brings what 
  • If you have to buy furniture consider thrift or 2nd-hand stores, yard/tag/rummage sales, online local selling sites
  • How many bathrooms do you have? (if you have 1 1/2 or 2 then you need double the bathroom stuff)
  • This list doesn't include personal items like phone and chargers but be sure to pack those things as well. Also, fire extinguisher. I forgot to put that on the list but please have one.
General Moving Tips
  • As far as packing itself goes and things to put your items in ask family and friends for totes or storage bins you can borrow
    • especially if you don't plan to more again soon. This will keep you from having to store a bunch of them after the move because you would simply return them.
  • For free boxes check local hardware stores, bookstores, or pharmacies. Their shipments have to come in something right?
  • If you have organizers for small stuff consider just taping them closed and moving as is if possible
  • Pack breakables with towels that you're packing anyway
Peace, Love, and Flowers

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