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1. A Keurig K-mini single-serve coffee maker because you no longer have to make a full pot. Coffee for one, please!
2. A self-cleaning litter box since you're now the only one who's responsible for the world's most daunting chore...
3. An Instant Pot pressure cooker because you guessed it...it's your turn to make dinner, AGAIN — every night from here on out, actually. Luckily, you can still have a home-cooked meal with the Instant Pot, even when you don't have the time to put in all the work a home-cooked meal requires.
4. A basic tool kit because sooner or later, you'll find yourself in need of a screwdriver without having unlimited access to your roommate's (aka dad's) toolbox.
5. A pack of Command hooks so you don't always have to break out the toolbox. Just stick, pull, and hang. And considering you're no longer splitting the security deposit — you're gonna want it all back.
6. A convertible sleep chair because living alone doesn't mean you can't have sleepovers! This thing is the perfect spot for your overnight guests to sleep while also conserving space when it's not in use.
7. An over-the-sink strainer that will give you an extra hand when yours are busy *carefully* carrying the pot of boiling water from the stove to the sink.
8. A Brita faucet filter because one person doesn't need an entire filtered pitcher and since you'd be the only one assigned to refilling said pitcher, the faucet attachment is a much, much better option. Trust me.
9. A small battery-powered flashlight on the *off-chance* your power goes out. Don't psych yourself out, but living alone and being in the dark can get a little spooky. Better to be prepared...
10. A set of wireless Bluetooth speakers because you're in charge of the music and you may as well blast it in surround sound. After all, you're not taking any requests. Bonus: This 2-in-1 set can be connected into a sound bar or divided into two freestanding speakers.
11. An ultra slim fan with a removable clamp that was made for one person to hog. Bring it around with you wherever you please — the world (aka your apartment) is your oyster!
12. A freestanding clothing rack because living alone or not – you can never have too much closet space. You can use this rack for your ~aesthetically pleasing~ outfits or as your weekly outfit planner. It's up to you, of course!
13. An extendable duster so you can clean all those hard-to-reach places with ease. Remember, you no longer have a roommate to spot you while you stand on that *concerningly* unstable stool to dust the ceiling fan.
14. A jar opener because you're independent and you don't need anyone's help opening a jar of pickles. And also, you live alone, so you don't have anyone to ask, but I digress...
15. A folding step stool for my fellow vertically challenged people who are now all on their own. When there's no longer a tall roommate or family member in sight, reach for this puppy...
16. A ~personalized~ welcome mat because this is YOUR home. Yours and yours only — so you should proceed in decorating as such.
17. A remote-controlled LED ceiling light so you don't have to get up and turn the light off when you're already all snuggled up in bed. (And you can't call for your sister to come in and turn it off for you.)
18. A quick and easy Cuisinart food chopper that'll save you some time when making dinner. You will be doing all the prep work now — no more going halfsies — may as well ~cut~ corners where you can.
19. A six-piece bathroom towel set because you're gonna need to stock up. The last thing you need is to take a shower and then realize there aren't any towels when you're standing there shivering...the true meaning of "Naked and Afraid."
20. A freestanding toilet paper holder and reserve, because forget standing naked with no towel after a shower — running out of toilet paper when you're alone is a far more nightmarish scenario.
21. A monogrammed pillow that'll make *your* place (emphasis on your) a little more you. :)
22. A set of floating shelves so you can let your creativity run wild and fill up the blank spaces on your walls with your favorite decorative knickknacks.
23. A closet organizing system because now that you have all that closet space to yourself, it'll probably get messy really easily.
24. A vacuum sealer to help you save money and food in the long run. Put that Costco card to good use and buy your food in bulk. Then save it for as long as needed — your vacuum sealer will keep it fresher longer!
25. A roll of peel-and-stick wallpaper so you don't have to paint that dingy wall all by yourself...seems like a lot of work, amiright? Transforming your entire place with a literal giant sticker? Now that sounds much more appealing.
26. A gallery wall frame set that'll add a little character to your space and — wait for it — comes with a handy template to save you the hassle of measuring, since you're not gonna have anyone there to tell you if the frames are crooked.
27. A color-changing lightbulb because it's all about you and now, you can change the lighting according to your mood. Plus, it's controlled via a smartphone app so, once again, you don't have to leave your bed to turn off the lights.
28. A storage ottoman that's really a 4-in-1 purchase. You can use it as an impromptu seat for your guests, a coffee table, a footrest, and of course, a place to hide the miscellaneous items that are cluttering your space but you're too lazy to *actually* put away.
29. A 12-outlet surge protector because you're going to need a place to plug in all your new gadgets and for some reason, outlets are just never in the exact spot you need them to be.
30. A water- and fireproof lock box for all your important documents — I'm talkin' passport, birth certificate, Social Security card, photos, etc. — *in case* of emergency or natural disaster. It's always better to be safe than sorry!
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