The 234 Apartment

Nobody wants to experience a flash of panic their first day living on their own, whether it’s in a residence hall or an apartment. This list includes the “bare necessities” you should have on move-in day. Dorm essentials Flip flops: To protect your feet from whatever’s lurking between the tiles in the residence hall shower floor . Shower caddy: So you can carry all your hygiene items to those showers without making them touch the floor, either. I’d suggest buying something that’s easy to clean, otherwise it’ll get rusty or moldy. Microwave/mini fridge: You’re not always going to want to eat at the dining hall. Having a fridge for milk and energy drinks and a microwave for heating up leftovers from Tea Bar or Madison Bear Garden (The Bear) is always a wise choice. Sleep mask and earplugs: If you’re a heavy sleeper, you’ll be fine. For the rest of us, however, many sharing close quarters with a stranger for the first time, sleeping is an adjustment. If you’re lucky, your roommate a...

July 5, 2016 By Tara · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.} Getting prepared for a first apartment has been on my mind a lot over the past year. In particular, I’ve been thinking about essentials someone would need for their first home. Last May, my son moved out at the age of 21. He moved in with a friend who already had a house. Logan packed all his stuff in boxes and drove from Ohio to Texas toward his first taste of independence. Because his friend already lived in the house, Logan didn’t need any furniture. A few months later, Logan’s friend got engaged and was set to marry after the first of the year. Now, Logan was on the hunt for an apartment. Aside from the financial aspect of signing a lease and a rental agreement, I was worried that he’d now have to furnish a place of his own. Apartment Checklist }" /> Essentials for Your First Apartment Logan did find an apartment and moved in o...