While we are still soaking in the summer vibes, any walk through a store will tell you that back to school season is near. If you’ve got a college student or young adult in your life that is starting out on their own, then here are some ideas for housewarming gifts.
First Apartment Gift Guide-Kitchen
Cookbook
A great cookbook is helpful and prevents hours of scrolling online trying to find a fool proof recipe only to try out one that looked great in the picture but didn’t taste so awesome. One of our family favorites is Once Upon a Chef: Weeknight/Weekend. These easy to follow recipes that feature ingredients that aren’t hard to find in a grocery store are great for person learning to cook.
Utensil Set
A dishwasher, heat safe utensil set with all the basics is a great housewarming gift. Sometimes you don’t realize that you need a spatula until it is time to flip the grilled cheese.
Mixing bowls
These Pyrex mixing bowls with lids serve more than one purpose. You can mix and prep things in the bowls and also use them for storage of leftovers.
Meal Subscription Service
Help your new apartment dweller ease into the whole “cooking for myself” concept by proving a few months of a meal subscription service like Hello Fresh.
First Apartment Gift Guide- Practical
Long Extension Cords
Sometimes the outlets in an apartment aren’t where you need them or are not as plentiful as you would like them to be. This long extension cord solves the problem.
Robot vacuum
College students are busy and cleaning is the last thing on the priority list. There are lots of options in many price ranges on amazon for these vacuums that will help keep the floors of the apartment clean.
Cleaning basket
While not the most exciting gift, a laundry basket full of cleaning products like dish soap, bathroom cleaner, sanitizing wipes, a broom, and mop will be used and deeply appreciated when moving into a new apartment.
Command Hooks
Command hooks are the go to product for hanging things on the wall in apartments.
Basic Tool Set
Whether it is putting together furniture or making a simple repair, having this basic tool set will come in very handy.
First Apartment Gift Guide-Fun
Picture
This keepsake, a map of the area of the first apartment, is a great decoration for the wall.
Fuzzy Blanket
Nothing beats a fuzzy blanket to curl up in after a long day. They come in every color and size imaginable, so you can personalize it to your young adults’ tastes.
Money Tree
Add some greenery into the apartment with a money tree. Fabled to bring good fortune, this easy to care for plant just needs some water every couple weeks.
Coffee Maker
Add a little luxury to everyday life with this Mr. Coffee 4 in 1 coffee maker. It lets you create coffee house style lattes, cappuccinos, hot, and iced drinks.
