Nesting

[OliveCookieMonsta]

Oh soap!!! Dish, body and laundry! Have fun and good luck!

[Stephd2271]

Try freecycle.org & login to your local zipcode.

Went there, signed up, logged in.. Now I have to wait for my "group" to get approved before I can see any details on things in my area... Not sure how long it will take but thanks it seems like a really great site!

I went to Walmart & browsed their back to school/college sections & there are some pretty good items & very decent prices! I've also been trying to compile a list & it's gotten quite long so I won't post it now.

As for GUNS! I'm thinking Glock 26, 12 gauge shot gun, and a rifle!

My laptop died recently & I need to get a new one for school, that should set me back $500-$600 easy..

[masameet]

Also check out Craiglist's Free section.

If you like cats, you'll most likely need to get a litter box and some clumping litter for your new kitty.

If you're into cooking and preparing your food, for knives you basically need three good ones -- a 10-inch chef's knife, a 4-inch paring knife, and a bread knife. Don't get the cheap stuff. Go for weight, strength and balance. A 1.5-inch thick maple cutting board that has a deep channel running about an inch in from the edge (to catch water from rinsed veggies and fruit and blood from meat/chicken) would be the ideal board. And a good sharpening stone would keep the knives' edges (use water, not oil).

Plus cook books! Even with easy access to recipes via the internet, having a few cook books on hand and on the counter help to make one become a better cook. You can check 'em out of the local public library, try the recipes, and then figure out which books to buy/get as gifts.

Also consider a portable drill and some bits for installing drapes and drilling holes (for nails) into window and sliding door sashes. A hammer would come in handy too.

And don't forget a good iron and ironing board.

[Sajedene]

Best of luck! Seems like everyone listed all the essentials.

[novabrian]

To the OP: I think you're on the right track with the essential basics for starters. My oldest kid knows his mom is a wimp and folds easily so even though he's in a house of his own, he periodically gets his fridge filled by mommy, the laundry done, and receives numerous texts that it's time for a hair cut

On the gun issue, yes! Get a safe and fill that as efficiently as you do the fridge!

I have a friend like this.He is older than I am.Owns a town house and his parents still shop for him.Hold his hand when he refinanced his house the whole way through.They go out of there way to buy him clothes.I just shake my head in disbelief.

[Steyrlp10]

I have a friend like this.He is older than I am.Owns a town house and his parents still shop for him.Hold his hand when he refinanced his house the whole way through.They go out of there way to buy him clothes.I just shake my head in disbelief.

It's Chinese, what can I say?

Since his roommate's mom is on a limited budget, the boys don't complain. Besides, it's my deniros. Both their biological fathers are out of the picture and never lifted a finger, so I do double-time to make sure the kids are secure.

[j1133s]

Also check out Craiglist's Free section.

If you like cats, you'll most likely need to get a litter box and some clumping litter for your new kitty.
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No need for the litter box if you make frequent enough range trips. Those free cats can run, but they can't run faster than a speeding bullet.

Also, the most important thing to get when living by yourself is a powerful microwave.

[professionalcoyotehunter]

Just get a man. They are naive and will supply everything.

[glockwise2000]

Not a lady, but I would say bed or futon for you to sleep. Pair that with pillows and sheets.

[Stephd2271]

Just get a man. They are naive and will supply everything.

Oh boy! lol You made a funny!

[asnlady]

Dont forget the restroom! Soaps, tp, cleaning supplies, etc

[wellfedirishman]

Ikea has lots of good basic stuff for cheap. You could furnish a kitchen and bathroom for next to nothing using their items. It looks pretty good too, if you like modern youthful style.

[Bobula]

I 2nd ikea for kitchen stuff and Frys electronics for appliances. I got my rice cooker for $9 at frys and dish sets for $21 at ikea.

[Stephd2271]

Sweet! Thanks guys/gals! Is there any place that has decent prices on big furniture? I still need to price out a bed frame & a couch. I'm planning on thrift shopping for as much furniture as I can, I can sand it down & refinish it myself.

[aaronraby1]

toilet paper.
towels.
cleaning supplies.
laundry and dish soap.

somoene on this forum was selling a fridge and dryer for a great deal! search for it! maybe youll swoop that up.