{"id":2724,"count":1,"description":"<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Overview<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Like the saying goes, \"you don't know what you have until it's gone\" and there's few things in life that emphasize this expression better than someone's first apartment. \u00a0Who knew a can-opener could be a life saving device?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The ideas below are geared for those moving out for the first time. If this is not their first move maybe have a look at our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justatoken.com\/product-category\/significant-occasions\/housewarming\/\">Housewarming<\/a> ideas. If your giftee is heading off to school check out Moving to a Dorm Room ideas.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"panel-group\">\r\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\r\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\r\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Gift Ideas<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\r\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Whether you choose to purchase some new household items or simply want to unload some old furniture so you can buy new stuff, it all helps make life a little easier for a first time tenant.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">These ideas are intended for someone who is moving out for the first time or leaving a shared living space and doesn't have much of their own furnishings or conveniences.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">These are some things that could be helpful on <u>night one<\/u> in a new place:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justatoken.com\/product\/silverware\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Cutlery<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justatoken.com\/product\/bedding\/\">pillow<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Pillowcase<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Can-opener<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Toilet paper<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Garbage can<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Pad of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justatoken.com\/product\/fine-stationery-scrapbook-supplies\/\">paper<\/a> and a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justatoken.com\/product\/office-supplies\/\">pen<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">First aid kit (the odds of something happening on move in day are slim but the odds of having a bandaid handy are even slimmer)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Chair (something simple like folding chairs serve the purpose until more permanent furnishings come along, then they can be easily stored and brought out again to accommodate guests at the official housewarming)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The following are gift ideas that can come along in due course and for the most part are generic enough they wouldn't be imposing a style onto the recipient:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Step ladder<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Toaster oven<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Pots and pans<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Drinking glasses<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Measuring cups<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Cutting board<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Oven mitts<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Knife set<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">If you're looking to go with one of these suggestions, you may want to have some idea as to your recipients tastes and visual preferences:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Full set of dishes<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Comfy chair<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Sofa<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Lamp<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Throw pillows<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\r\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\r\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\"> Wrapping<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\r\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Depending on the size of your gift, wrap it in map of the city, province or state that your giftee is moving to. \u00a0For extra effect, you could mark an \"X\" on their new address.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">If you don't have an old map laying around and don't want to purchase one only to sacrifice it for a gift, quite often hotels\/gas stations\/info centres have free tourist maps you can take.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Another option is to print off a map with the new address shown on it.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">If this is someone's first apartment, there's a decent chance they will wind up visiting or at least ordering from local restaurants. \u00a0Try wrapping your gift in a take out menu from those local establishments or big name pizza chains even.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Kitchen tea towels (which also double as gifts) could be used as wrapping.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">If you wrap with ribbon or twine you could tie items to it like a key chain or <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">ceremonial key<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\r\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\r\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Presentation<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\r\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">If you want to be serious in your card or comments, use text or phrases like:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Your new apartment may be modest in appearance but now that you're here it's extravagant in heart.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">You will always remember this place. \u00a0Congratulations on starting new memories.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Welcome to your first castle.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">If the new tenant has a sense of humour you could try:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Here's hoping you're the weirdest neighbour.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Congratulations on the new pad and finding a landlord that doesn't do proper background checks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Always remember to lock the door to keep weirdos out. \u00a0Don't worry, I kept one of your keys.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Make sure you write your address on a piece of paper before you go to the bar so you can just hand it to the taxi driver at the end of the night.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","link":"https:\/\/www.justatoken.com\/product-category\/significant-occasions\/first-apartment\/","name":"First Apartment","slug":"first-apartment","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":25,"meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - 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Wrapping   Depending on the size of your gift, wrap it in map of the city, province or state that your giftee is moving to. \u00a0For extra effect, you could mark an &#8220;X&#8221; on their new address. If you don&#8217;t have an old map laying around and don&#8217;t want to purchase one only to sacrifice it for a gift, quite often hotels\/gas stations\/info centres have free tourist maps you can take. Another option is to print off a map with the new address shown on it.  If this is someone&#8217;s first apartment, there&#8217;s a decent chance they will wind up visiting or at least ordering from local restaurants. \u00a0Try wrapping your gift in a take out menu from those local establishments or big name pizza chains even. Kitchen tea towels (which also double as gifts) could be used as wrapping. If you wrap with ribbon or twine you could tie items to it like a key chain or ceremonial key.    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