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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Maybe cooking lessons for his birthday 🤣

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.

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