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Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam
That's a really good idea. When I had my first place by myself, I had to get everything on my own. My mom and dad really helped out a lot by sending any castoffs my way. As it stands, I'm STILL using my grandmother's kitchen knives (all expertly sharpened by my dad) and her silverware, and dishes that I grew up on as a kid (complete with creepy looking geese).
I'm going to continue using this stuff until live-in and I get married. We've gotta have something to put on a registry - for some reason my extended family loves to buy off registries.
But, we don't have any steak knives. That's why it's on my list.
Another idea for you to ask for, Lucy, is if you're getting an apartment by yourself a tool kit or maybe even a smaller power drill. I would have been lost without my tools. Hanging curtains is a lot easier when you have the tools to do it!
For my boyfriend's family I had to put together a short list. It includes two document frames for my degrees, and iTunes giftcards. Plus, if live-in gives me something that you can get accessories for, then maybe some of those.
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I've definitely been getting stuff from relatives. My parents randomly got a knife set as a present and they gave it to me. Luckily, I won't be living on my own for at least 9 or 10 months. I applied for a job that would have me traveling all of next year, so maybe I'll put off kitchen supplies for another year? Haha
Yeah, my roomie has tools, too. Those were great when we were moving in!