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1. This garlic press to bring your packet ramen to the next level — because fresh garlic is way better than the stuff in jars.
2. These tongs that will make your meal-prep so much easier.
3. This proper chef's knife because you are an adult now and butter knives just won't cut it.
4. And this knife sharpener to keep said knife sharp and ready to go (in case of murderers)
5. This soap dish so that your sink stays neat and clean.
6. This pack of tea towels so that you're not going through rolls and rolls of paper towels.
7. This sewing kit so that if you get an accidental rip in your pants, you're covered.
8. These nail clippers to keep you from setting a new record for world's longest toenails.
9. These coat hangers — because hanging clothes is easier than ironing them.
10. These forks because, trust me on this, you will always need more forks.
11. This whisk, because baking is a legitimate form of self-care.
12. This kitchen lighter, because you never know when you'll need it.
13. These oven mitts to keep your hands safe from scalding hot surfaces.
14. This toilet plunger, because sometimes shit happens.
15. And while you're at it, get yourself a toilet brush set.
16. This bottle opener, for when being an adult is becoming all too much.
17. These ice cube trays, so even if you forget to replenish one, you'll have three more ready to go.
18. This sticky tape, because you never have it when you need it.
19. And finally, this power board with in-built USB ports, so that all your electronics are taken care of.
Now go forth into the world and live your best independent lives!
