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NYC_SKP

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3. When I set off on my own, I got a toaster oven.

Thu Dec 27, 2012, 01:19 AM

Dec 2012

Today, the equivalent would be a microwave (but a toaster oven is still cool!).

Apartments that he might get might already have a microwave, a crockpot might be useful but I wouldn't know what to do with it.

I might recommend a cordless phone with answering machine, but nobody needs them anymore.

Maybe something not useful, but instead just decorative or fun, like a nice houseplant or set of spices, or cutlery or kitchen tools?

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what do you need to start out in a basic single man apartment? Our nephew has stayed with us 4 yrs [View all] demtenjeep Dec 2012 OP

My dear demtenjeep... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2012 #1

can opener, corkscrew, coffee maker, extra knives and cutlery, pepper grinder, maybe some niyad Dec 2012 #2

A big laundry basket would be useful. n/t Tx4obama Dec 2012 #31

I would not have any use for a corkscrew, coffee maker or pepper grinder hfojvt Dec 2012 #47

i'd go for the gift card. let the young man decide what he needs. i, for one, would never put HiPointDem Dec 2012 #50

When I set off on my own, I got a toaster oven. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #3

my daughter will be moving out in the summer liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #7

i love my roku xmas74 Dec 2012 #26

Toilet paper--really. nt MADem Dec 2012 #15

I agree, Rincewind Dec 2012 #52

Kegerator JVS Dec 2012 #4

On a serious second thought, give him cash or a gift card to Target JVS Dec 2012 #13

a french press for coffee would be helpful and simple to use. A television and a couch. Ed Suspicious Dec 2012 #5

Check Craigslist No Vested Interest Dec 2012 #14

1) First months rent 2) last month's rent 3) damage deposit and 4) a toothbrush. nt lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #6

yes help with rent is always a good idea liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #9

Crockpot is a single person's best friend! Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2012 #8

Crockpots rock Aerows Dec 2012 #32

How about giving a little housewarming party for him No Vested Interest Dec 2012 #10

How about ... Tx4obama Dec 2012 #11

And for a 'junk drawer' Tx4obama Dec 2012 #20

Philips and straight head on the screwdrivers n/t Fumesucker Dec 2012 #21

Vise grips and a crescent wrench too lpbk2713 Dec 2012 #23

Have to say Lurker Deluxe Dec 2012 #71

Spices he's likely to use, salt, pepper, garlic and so on Fumesucker Dec 2012 #12

food storage containers riverbendviewgal Dec 2012 #16

any kind of storage containers really liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #17

Rubbermaid has a great set...freeze, microwave, stacking and bpa free. dkf Dec 2012 #42

Congratulations to your nephew and your family. iemitsu Dec 2012 #18

All the suggestions on this thread are good ones and may meet iemitsu Dec 2012 #35

you can get good items riverbendviewgal Dec 2012 #68

Room by Room TheBlackAdder Dec 2012 #19

no crockpot for a guy. That's funny liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #25

Anybody can cook in a crockpot Aerows Dec 2012 #40

My dad might take offense. He makes awesome soups we can do it Dec 2012 #64

My son finally got one and cooks everything DevonRex Dec 2012 #69

i have an exboyfriend xmas74 Dec 2012 #37

A Betty Crocker cookbook, the red and white checked one. DevonRex Dec 2012 #22

My nephew gets all of his tips and recipes from the internet. nt TheBlackAdder Dec 2012 #24

Costco membership donco Dec 2012 #27

I was just thinking that too liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #34

Its a good donco Dec 2012 #49

I'd recommend giving him the address of the nearest Ikea. Kablooie Dec 2012 #28

Yep. Particularly for those sets of dishes they have. Barack_America Dec 2012 #61

Dishes definitely Aerows Dec 2012 #29

Just like to add... FightForMichigan Dec 2012 #30

Very nice idea Aerows Dec 2012 #36

I have my grandmother's iron skillet and she died in the 50's. Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #81

thanks- those are pretty great suggestions. He basically went from his parents (my sister) to us demtenjeep Dec 2012 #33

Cleaning supplies will probably be helpful Aerows Dec 2012 #39

A seasoned cast iron skillet GObamaGO Dec 2012 #38

i have noticed there are a lot of young people who don't know how to use cast iron these days. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #51

I agree GObamaGO Dec 2012 #66

A toolbox with tools, a flashlight, and... LancetChick Dec 2012 #41

The Essentials: jberryhill Dec 2012 #43

Perfect! LancetChick Dec 2012 #46

I had to do the same for my daughter when she was in college and moved to a rent house rainbow4321 Dec 2012 #44

Several surge protectors. dkf Dec 2012 #45

Definitely surge protectors. RebelOne Dec 2012 #86

A potato peeler, an iron, and some towels. dimbear Dec 2012 #48

Box of rubbers jmowreader Dec 2012 #53

Box of rubbers? Wouldn't one pair of rain boots be more practical? FSogol Dec 2012 #90

or you could do what my old man did... Javaman Dec 2012 #54

Microwave, TV, Computer Freddie Stubbs Dec 2012 #55

Essential DD Bag for the first time solo dweller Drew Richards Dec 2012 #56

First person to say he needs a gun wins troll of the year. AngryAmish Dec 2012 #57

A fouton, a toilet, a refrigerator & Playstation. Myrina Dec 2012 #58

and a microwave Motown_Johnny Dec 2012 #74

A set of screwdrivers, a roll of good duct tape, and a spray can of WD-40 slackmaster Dec 2012 #59

Congratulations. NCTraveler Dec 2012 #60

I know for sure we will be in regular conversations. He and my husband have become very close demtenjeep Dec 2012 #62

One often forgotten item - vacuum cleaner guardian Dec 2012 #63

all the suggestions here are very good. introduce him to the wonderful world of thrift shopping niyad Dec 2012 #65

Snow shovel if he has a car, parks on the street and lives where it snows. n/t ieoeja Dec 2012 #67

This is a dude... OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #70

a bed, a towel, and a toothbrush ThomThom Dec 2012 #72

Ikea does a basic kitchen ware box - GoneOffShore Dec 2012 #73

An electric grill is very handy strategery blunder Dec 2012 #75

Beer. leveymg Dec 2012 #76

And more beer jberryhill Dec 2012 #79

renter's insurance is required in a lot of areas now Skittles Dec 2012 #77

A basic set of pots and pans. no_hypocrisy Dec 2012 #78

Trust me on this: Batteries (AA & AAA), Light bulbs, a step ladder.... Moonwalk Dec 2012 #80

Plates that go in the microwave and instructions mainstreetonce Dec 2012 #82

Your nephew is lucky to have you. You can get him a microwave oven. At WalMart you can southernyankeebelle Dec 2012 #83

The stuff they always forget - haele Dec 2012 #84

Suddenly being homeless reteachinwi Dec 2012 #85

Take an inventory of everything Mr.Bill Dec 2012 #87

cash so he can get what he wants where he wants......and do not tear up too much lunasun Dec 2012 #88

Lots and lots and lots of... WilmywoodNCparalegal Dec 2012 #89

Broom, dustpan, small, apartment sized vacuum cleaner. 1monster Dec 2012 #91

Duct tape and WD-40 -- the two essential tools for almost every occasion. Buns_of_Fire Dec 2012 #92