Moving in to your very first apartment this fall? It can be an exciting time - but also a stressful one. So what can you do to manage moving AND the start of a new school year? Here's a checklist of the items you NEED to take with you to make your move as smooth as possible:

Kitchen

  • Pots and pans
  • Dishes and bowls
  • Cutlery
  • Can opener
  • Dish towels
  • Broom
  • Dish soap
  • Dish drying rack
  • Duster
  • Dustpan
  • Microwave
  • Toaster 
  • Mugs
  • Oven mitts
  • Paper towels
  • Garbage bags
  • Wastepaper basket
  • Tupperware
  • Sponges

Bathroom

  • Bath towels
  • Hand towels
  • Bath mat
  • Shower curtain
  • Rug
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Toilet paper

Bedroom

  • Bed
  • Comforter
  • Several sets of sheets
  • End table or nightstand
  • Hangers
  • Desk and chair
  • Dressers
  • Alarm clock

Living Room

  • Couch
  • Chairs
  • Coffee table
  • Floor lamp
  • TV stand

Tech

  • TV
  • Computer/laptop
  • Wireless Internet router

This isn't an exhaustive list, but we hope it gives you a good head start.