SS moving - what have we forgotten

[itsbritneybiatches]

Not really aibu but posting for traffic.

He's moving Friday, we've bought the below (unexpected tax rebate so he's very lucky).

What have we forgotten? Or what was invaluable to you when you first moved, I can't remember it was so long ago!

Sofa
Microwave
Kettle
Fridge freezer
Toaster
Knives and forks
Tin opener
Bed
Bedding & duvet set
Pans
Tea towels
Towels
First freezer shop - to be done
Wardrobe is built in
Kitchen starter set as in fish slice etc

[LadyB49]

Wet wipes
Scissors
Clothes horse/airer
Zoflora to wipe the bathroom and keep all sweet
Door mat to wipe feet
Bags for kitchen recycling bin
Wooden spoons

[JasperKarat]

OP I think I remember some of your other threads and you're right he has done brilliantly to get to this point. It's great news for all of you. Don't feel bad for treating him it won't ruin his independence or make him a man child. When I bought my first flat my parents let me take the contents of my bedroom, including bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe! They also bought my sofa and dining table, and paid my solicitor. They aren't in a position to give house deposits etc and it certainly didn't make me spoiled, I was and still am so grateful to them. I kept that flat as neat as a pin and saved while I lived there, never missed a bill payment.

[IncrediblySadToo]

You are giving him a lovely start and I’m sure he’ll appreciate it 💕

Maybe cooking lessons for his birthday 🤣

[Meangirls36]

Light bulbs cleaning supplies bin bags list of emergency telephone nos. Who to call about fixing stuff, power cuts, water, drs., first aid kit, laundry basket and hanger. Wall calendar and notepad. Any extra bedding/curtains and nets. Pillows. Dust pan and brush.

[ineedaholidaynow]

When I bought my first house, after renting for a number of years, I had very little furniture and my DF found a table and chairs set in an old junk shop which he bought for about £20. He sanded them down and repainted them. My DM made seat cushions in matching material to my new sofa (which I had bought). I was so touched by it and they enjoyed doing it. It was only meant to be temporary until I could afford a new dining table etc. Over 20 years later DH and I are still using it although it is now the kitchen table and looking slightly shabby, and we now have a new dining table. But it is still loved and brings back happy memories of my DF.

Enjoy OP. And I hope SS is happy in his new home, it sounds as if this has been a huge step up for him, so a bit of help with the necessities is a nice thing.

[Ihavealwaysknown]

I’m not sure if it’s been said, but, a slow cooker 😍 nothing better than walking in from work to your dinner being ready

[Lindy2]

A sewing kit.
I got one from my mum as part of my moving out gifts. I still use it today for sewing on fallen off buttons etc.

[BeekyChitch]

If he hasn't got a table - a fold up and down table for his dinner on the sofa!

Cleaning products (toilet duck etc)


A big clock for the wall!

[Darkestnight]

First aid kit

[Jamiefraserskilt]

Baking tray
Loo brush

[JudgeRindersMinder]

Cling film
Tinfoil
Baking tray for said nuggets
Bottle opener
Rubber gloves
Oven gloves
Dish towels
Measuring jug
Pyrex bowl
Washing up liquid
loo cleaner/bleach
Bath mat
Towels
Sellotape
Scissors
Notebook

[itsbritneybiatches]

I can't help mother it's just what I'm like.

[itsbritneybiatches]

Yes I'm sure.

We have all sat together and talked about moving and what he will need.

We have bought him A LOT.

More than most. On the basis he saves some each month now he hasn't got to buy anything. We can't monitor this but he's looked into saving schemes and we trust he will do this.
If he doesn't, it's his loss.

We have given him the best start we can.

We're not in the position to provide house deposits and I think that things like that need to be saved for yourself or at least matched.

[HopeIsNotAStrategy]

Your thoughtfulness and care is lovely. Well done.

[itsbritneybiatches]

He will be about 6 miles as the crow flies from us but it will be £4 across the tunnel both ways.

I expect once a week for washing and drying and a roast is when we will we him!

But if so it's a nice new tradition that a Sunday is a family day. He's got a young step sister at home who will miss him so every Sunday if he can fit us in willbe nice

[LifeImplosionImminent]

Getting all the stuff for your first place was really exciting for me - are you sure he wants you to buy absolutely everything? This is exactly the sort of thing a mothering mum would do .

[ItsHardToExplain]

I think it’s nice that you have done this for him. If I was 21 or 41 I would still be thrilled to have someone make an effort to do something so thoughtful.

[itsbritneybiatches]

He will let a cook book gather dust.

I will get him an Iceland voucher before I get him a cook book lol.

He was a child when he moved in. 12 months of nagging and going on has made
Him grow up quite a lot.

He will be glad of me not going on but he's admitted that it's made him grow up

He's a different person now. He doesn't get my going on about keeping his room clean but I know he will once he moves.

It's great to see him so excited and reviewing hoovers he prob won't use for 6 weeks.

And I get a dressing room 😂

[XingMing]

Tea bags, coffee and sugar.

[ItsCurtainsForMe]

Herbs/spices/ basic condiments...and a cookbook

[NewAndImprovedNorks]

And a KNIFE! A proper, sharp Japanese , not too big, but expensive knife

[NewAndImprovedNorks]

This is properly lovely.
When both DC left home, we skipped about in IKEA choosing things and spending stupid amounts.

But, it wasn’t about the STUFf, it was about letting them go...and saying ‘you will need a bath mat, people neeed bathmats, this is part of your new life, to care about bath mats...off you fly....’.

It was half sad, but half joyful, launching them out into the world.

He is lucky to have you OPEN

[Ilovelblue]

My friend's son has just bought his first house and for his housewarming present, I bought lots of cleaning and washing things - washing liquid, bleach, dishcloths, washing up liquid, furniture polish, dusters etc etc.

[HopeIsNotAStrategy]

Also good cutting knives and a chopping board.

[IncrediblySadToo]

I think it’s great that you can and wanted to 😊

I didn’t mean you hadn’t let him choose! Not at all. Just that having stuff you still need to go and get is fine and part of the fun of having your own place. But as I say, that’s me, a lad maybe not so much 🤣

How far away is his place from yours?