help on how to set up my new home ?

Beautaddic

hello ! well i am 19 and just bought my first flat its nice and spacious, but i don't have a clue what i need to buy. like do i need a toaster ? i don't know , should i buy one ???? my mum wants to see me fail so i cant ask her! but i would really appreciate it if you could help me because i don't no what i need like every detail. e.g a dryer , does everyone have a dryer ? i don't know a table ? everything i have an argos and Tesco and Wilkinson's book but like i said i just need to know , like in a form of a list or something . ok your help will be much appreciated thankyou xxxxx

Answer
It depends on how you live! If you just need the basics, these are what I'd recommend:

Utensils:

A set of cutlery (knife, fork, teaspoon, dessertspoon) usually available as a pack
Set of plain dishes (bowls, saucers, dinner plates) available as a pack
4 mugs
Chopping board
Small sharp 'paring' knife
Larger 'bread' knife
Peeler
Wooden spoon
Wooden spatula
Tin opener
Eggcup/s
Grater

Pans:

One small milk pan
Two medium saucepans (ones with fairly heavy bottoms are best)
Vegetable strainer (it can double as a steamer)
Wok or large frying pan with lid

Other items:

An iron
A kettle
A microwave (if you can get a cheap one, it's a lifesaver)
Fridge
Toaster (if you'll use it)
Freezer
Wall clock
Storage box for cereal
Storage boxes for small meal portions ('Tupperware')
Cling film
Freezer bags
Tinfoil
Storage box for tea/coffee
Dishcloths and tea-towels
Sponges
Washing-up bowl
Dustpan and brush
Vacuum cleaner (just a cheap one can be good)
Vacuum cleaner bags

Detergents:

Washing powder for clothes
Fabric conditioner
Kitchen 'spray' (simple cleaner)
Hob cleaner ('cream cleaner')
Dettol
Domesdos (bleach)


Larger items:

Dish drying rack
Pan stand or cupboard for the pans
Ironing board

Personal essentials:

Storage box or wardrobe for clothes
Lockable box for valubles
Towels (two small, one large)


Total essentials:

Box of matches
Torch
Spare lightbulbs
Loo roll
Screwdriver
Hammer
'Spare change' of 20ps, 10ps (for a dryer service, call box, meter, etc)
Packet of dried noodles
Small alarm clock
Packet of batteries (all useful sizes like AA/AAA/C/D )
Set of spare keys (to give only to a trusted friend/neighbor or family member)

Get above all costs, before you move in:

SMOKE ALARM/FIRE ALARM
C02 ALARM

Good present for a 1.5 year old?

Hi,

I am going to America this year to visit my cousin (who is 1 and a half). It is going to be the first time I see her and I just want to get a present for her. I want it to be something that can fit in my hand luggage (as I do not want my parents to know that I have brought it).

Price Range: 10-30 GBP ($15-45 USD)

Thanks a lot.

Kris.

Answer
Be sure not to buy anything with liquid/water in or they will not let you past security.
Whenevr I go on a plane I am forced to open my toddlers beaker and drink it to check it has no explosives inside, last time they made me open and tase the baby food too (I am pregnant, don;t like carrots and it was 4am in the morning , yeuch!)

I have a 2 year old and would have valued the following:

A good childrens book/s (check amazon for reviews)
A good quality xylophone
A ball (no honestly this has stood the test of time and kids still love them!)
A baby type doll (nothing fancy or it will get pulled apart at this age). Toddlers love the ones that have dummies so they can put them in and out!
Some cute clothes, hair accessories or little bangles. Argos also have a kids jewellery range you might want to check out.
A dinner set (bowl, cup etc with motifs on)
A toy mobile phone (all toddlers love them!)

You could also check out amazons most wished for lists in toys.

To be honest my most not-wanted gifts have been:
A recorder (My head!)
Cheap plastic things that break within a day (on your budget you should be able to buy something sturdy and well made)
Craft things/crayons/paints - quite a few ruined clothes and pieces of furniture have ensued. I take mine to playgroup to do this stuff. I 'd prefer it wasn't in the house!
Jigsaws are great for older kids but not toddlers, who eat them.
If buying clothes, buy a size larger. Better they are too big than too small!
My toddler loves bubble things and I really want a bubble mowing machine - however as said before security may not allow you to take the bubbles on the plane (assuming you are going to blow the plane up with a carton of bubbles, of course). However you can take a gun on board providing it is in its case and you have a license . You're also allowed one paraffin lighter. Don't you love airport security!

Good luck!

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