The Bare Necessities

If you are the type of person who moves frequently (or has considered drastically down-sizing your possessions) you will fi nd this article to be of interest. You may even consider it in conjunction with the "micro houses" listed on our website. You can pack a small house or apartment in just a few boxes. The following are the most important and necessary things for any living quarters. If you ever have to move and you arrive before most of your other things, these will be enough to keep you comfortable. Here is the list of things you really need. For the bedroom: • a comforter • a foldable cot mattress • an extra blanket • a European-style sheet to cover the comforter • bottom sheets for the mattress • pillows For the kitchen : • a set of dishes that includes: a bowl, side plate, dinner plate and a mug. • a place setting of cutlery • a tall and short drinking glass • a fry pan • a pot for cooking pasta/macaroni/soup • a utility kitchen knife • a utility spoon • a spatula • a set of measuring spoons and a measuring cup • a can opener • two or three kitchen towels • dish washing soap and scrub pads For the bathroom: • a set of towels • a pack of toilet paper • a bar of soap or liquid body wash • a bottle of shampoo and conditioner • a utility cup that can act as a toothbrush holder If nothing else this collection will give you the basics while you sort through your other boxes. For the single person wanting to live with the very least these will give them the freedom to move all they need on their own.

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