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Tips for living alone

Buy a bat (I have my old color guard rifle) or similar. Keep it in your room/near your bed.

Get a lock for your bedroom door.

If you’re moving into a new place, change the locks. Who knows who had a key to your place before you.

Keep your phone/a phone in your room.

Get a weather alert system set up. App, weather call, little weather radio that tells you about major weather events.

Adopt a pet

Wave at your neighbors. Take note of the ones that make you uneasy. Watch out for kids always.

Be nice to your mail person. No matter what.

If you choose to drink/etc alone, unplug your wifi router. You’ll thank me.

Have extra seating. People sit when they visit. Your one comfy chair is great for you. Not so great for you + grandma + ur five cousins, your aunt, and a couple others.

Learn the self-Heimlich

When you take a shower, bring your phone to the bathroom in case you fall your phone is no longer halfway across the house, it’s just on your counter

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Idk what else

If you live in an one-room apartment, put a screen around your bed. It’ll feel less like you visit people, esp. strangers, into your bedroom. Also you’ll feel much safer sleeping in the enclosure.

Cook enough for a few meals each time you cook, and freeze the extra food. That way you’ll prevent things from expiring and it’s great when you don’t feel like cooking or have no time or energy for it.

Give a key to someone near you trust, or hid it somewhere few people will look, like up in a tree. Shutting yourself out isn’t nice, esp. not at night.

Put something translucent like curtains or stickers for windows where people can walk past or look in. You’ll feel less watched that way.

Put some contant money somewhere in your room. Good to have in case your bag gets lost or stolen. 

Feeling lonely? Remember, online contacts are not less valuable.

I would say maybe set reminders for everything too. Taking meds/vitamins, working out, going to sleep, waking up.

Buy a small fan for white noise at night if you’re the kind (like me) that gets anxious at all the little ambient noises that ANY building can supply in the dark.

Don’t watch scary movies in the dark by yourself, with no visitors.

NETFLIX, if you can afford it. It’s also useful because you can watch movies / shows with your online buddies at the same time, miles and states and (sometimes even) countries apart.

get an app like safetrek. never walk into allies or empty streets if there is a more populated/well-lit route to your destination. keep emergency contacts in your wallet and a red cross card with your blood type on it in case anything happens. carry a list of medications you’re allergic to, if any. 

walking around with a headset or headphones discourages people from yelling at you on the street, and it’s easier to escape from hasslers. however, it’s pretty advisable to not have anything actually playing so you can be aware of your surroundings. if anything, have it at low volume.

if you get grabbed on the street (this used to happen to me a lot), immediately scream, and the person will usually get startled, giving you time to get away. 

if you feel like you’re in a really bad place, call someone, or even pretend like you’re calling someone. say where you are. act like you’re planning on meeting up with them. be loud about it. make it seem like someone will notice if you go missing, even for a little bit.

also u should look up manufacturer’s coupons like damn i feel like a successful suburban mom every time i walk into cvs and save 2 dollars on my toothbrushes

PSA
PSA
EVERYBODY NEEDS

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CLEANING

• Dish soap
• Laundry detergent
• All-purpose cleaner
• Hand soap
• Broom
• Mop
• Wash cloths / rags
• Vacuum
• Dustpan
• Lint roller
• Sponges

KITCHENWARE

• Plates
• Bowls
• Spoons
• Forks
• Knives
• Glasses
• Mugs
• Tongs
• Spatula
• Plastic wrap
• Ziplock baggies
• Garbage bags
• Paper towel
• Tupperware
• Ice tray
• Oven mitts
• Potato peeler
• Mixing bowls
• Frying pan
• Pot
• Baking sheet
• Whisk
• Stirring spoons / ladels
• Tea infuser ball
• Measuring cups
• Strainer
• Cutting board
• Coffee maker
• Kettle
• Toaster
• Magnets
• Dry erase markers
• Sticky notes
• Microwave
• Wire sponge
• Trash bin
• Recycling bin
• Rubber gloves
• Silverware organizer
• Measuring spoons
• Aluminum foil
• Wax paper
• Can opener
• Bottle opener
• Containers for salt, sugar, flour, etc.

LIVINGROOM

• Sofa
• Rocking chair (you know you want one)
• Loveseat
• Coasters
• Blankets
• Throw pillows
• Coffee table
• Book shelves
• TV
• TV stand
• Floor lamp
• End table
• Stereo system / radio

BEDROOM

• Mattress
• Box spring
• Bedframe
• Linens
• Sheets
• Comforter
• Hangers
• Laundry hamper
• Trash bin
• Curtains
• Pillows
• Pillow cases
• Night table
• Alarm clock
• Lamp
• Dresser
• Coat rack
• Desk / vanity
• Comfy chairs

DININGROOM

• Dining table
• Minimum of 2 chairs
• Coasters
• Placemat
• Tablecloth
• Tea lights /candles and candle holders

BATHROOM

• Face clothes
• Towel
• Soap bar
• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Tissues
• Toilet paper
• Trash bin
• Plunger
• Toilet cleaner
• Cold, flu, pain, and allergy meds
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Antibacterial ointment
• First-Aid kit
• Tweezers
• Nail clippers
• Band-aids
• Shower rod
• Shower curtain
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss
• Period products
• Bathmat
• Air freshener
• Trash bin
• Towel rod
• Towels

MISCELLANEOUS

• Elastic bands
• Stapler
• Stables
• Paper clips
• Needles and thread
• AA / AAA batteries
• Light bulbs
• Extension cords
• Scotch tape
• Duct tape
• Shovel
• Rake (if you have a yard)
• Stain remover
• Jar of courters for laundry mat
• Screw drivers
• Hammer
• Nails
• Sticky tack
• Screws
• Box cutter / X-acto
• Pliers
• Wrench
• Pens
• Paper
• Pencils
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser
• Welcome matt
• Shoe rack
• Coat rack
• Flashlight
• Flashlight batteries
• Watch batteries
• Rechargeable batteries and charger
• Safe place to discard dead batteries
• Candles
• Matches
• Lighter
• Mini travel fans
• Real fans
• Emergency Survival kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Landline phone
• Window air conditioner
• Carbon monoxide alarm
• Fire alarm

FOOD STUFF

• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Mayo
• Salt
• Pepper
• Baking soda
• Flour
• Eggs
• Milk
• Bread
• Olive oil
• Tea
• Jam
• Peanut-butter
• Coffee grounds
• Cereal
• Rice
• Pasta
• Vegetable soup
• Tomato sauce
• Frozen vegetables
• Crackers
• Chickpeas / lentils
• Apples
• Oranges
• Granola bars
• Juice
• Hot chocolate mix
• Frozen meats

Also good for background drawing

I feel like this is the adult test. You’ve been living on your own or with roomies for a few years now, you should have figured it out by now. How many of these things do you actually have

Go to the Dollar Tree (everything is $1) for most of this - Groceries and kitchenware and bathroom - get a cheap card table that includes chairs from Walmart until you can afford a proper dining table. When my roommate and I got our place it only cost us about $400 for everything including futon, dining table, and entertainment center - all kitchenware was about $150 put together. The Dollar Tree will save you I promise!!!