Things Our Mom Would Definitely Want Us To Have
Mom knows best. It's why we go to her whenever we have a problem, and it's why we take any advice she throws us (even some advice we never asked for). So once you go out on your own, it may seem like you have to start making your own decisions.
If that sounds terrifying, we've compiled some products found on Amazon that our mother would definitely recommend.
Finally Pick Those Dirty Clothes Off The Floor
Your mom has been telling you to pick your dirty clothes off the floor, and this Door-Hanging Laundry Hamper will make it easier than ever. It's simple to set up and doesn't take up much space behind your door, and you can take the hamper off the door when it's time to do your laundry. You can grab your own hamper here.
Keep Your Fridge From Stinking Up The Joint
Actually caring for your own place can be difficult. If you're struggling to keep your fridge under control, grab this Cool Mama Refrigerator Deodorizer to keep the bad smells at bay until you get the energy to give your fridge a proper cleaning. You can get your deodorizer here.
Don't Create More Waste Than You Need To
You've probably become addicted to coffee in the morning, but those paper cups can add up. Grab this Reusable Coffee Cup/Travel Mug set so you can do your part to keep some of those paper cups out of the landfill. You can get your own set here.
Finally A Place For Your Valuables Because You Don't Have Pockets
It's pretty difficult for women to carry around their valuables because there's no piece of clothing that features a reasonably sized pocket, so we end up stuffing things in our bra. Well, the Braza Secret Stash makes it even easier to hold onto your cash or ID, and you can grab your own stash here.
Stop Making Dinner For 7 When It's Dinner For 1
Learning how to cook for yourself means learning a lot of lessons, and the biggest one is understanding how much pasta expands. This Spaghetti Pasta Measure shows you exactly how much you'll need for however many people you're trying to feed. You can get your own measure here.
You Never Know When You'll Have To Break Out Of Your Car
Driving a car seems so simple, but there are plenty of things that can go wrong. In case of an extreme emergency, you may even have to break out the windows. The Modern Emergency Hammer can be the perfect tool in case of emergency to bust out a window, and you can get yours here.
These Pencils Give You The Compliments You Need At School
School takes on a whole new meaning when you get out on your own, and suddenly you don't have those pick me up notes mom used to leave in your lunch bag. These Graphite Pencil Set filled with Compliments can almost replace that feeling mom's notes used to give you, and you can get your own pack here.
Don't Let Deodorant Leave A Streak On Your Clothes Again
There's nothing more annoying than getting ready to go out and seeing a white deodorant streak running down your black dress. Luckily, the Deodorant Be-gone Remover Sponge will take care of that mess, and can be used again and again. You can get your own pack here.
Don't Just Throw Everything Under The Sink
Most households keep all those cleaning chemicals hidden away under the sink, but it can quickly get out of hand. If you need some help organizing the polish from the bleach, the Expandable Under Sink Organizer can help you keep it all in order. You can get yours here.
Stop Throwing Away Your Produce
I feel that my produce lasts maybe 3 days before it all falls apart. These Dualplex Fruit & Veggie Life Extender Liner can change the way you shop. The liner helps absorb moisture so they don't go moldy, and you can get your set here.
Keep Those Shoes Dry In The Rain
There are some days when you just want to show off your new, white shoes, and the world just throws you a curveball. These Reusable Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers are a must-have if you really care about keeping your shoes in tiptop condition. You can grab your own shoe covers here.
Filter Out Those Wine Headaches
Adding a nice glass of wine to a meal or as an end-of-day wind-down is the marker of any adult, but sometimes those glasses can lead to a bit of a headache. The Wine Filter Wand helps remove histamines and sulfites, which should help with some of the more negative side effects of drinking. You can get yours here.
Open Up Those Stubborn Jars
I don't care who you are, we've all had that one jar that we just couldn't open. That can feel especially frustrating if you're suddenly living on your own. The EZ Off Jar Opener makes it simple to get the right amount of grip to open any jar. You can get yours here.
This Is The Good Kind Of Brain Freeze
Have you ever had the kind of headache where all you could do was put an ice pack on your head and lay down? Well, the Arctic Flex Headache Relief Ice Pack Hat was designed to do just that, but it's hands-free so you can still get around if you need to. You can get yours here.
Don't Just Shove All Your Pans In The Cupboard
Now that you have your own place, you probably have a pots and pans set. You're also probably realizing they're a pain to keep track of. This Adjustable Pot and Pan Organizer really allows you to organize your pots and pans to make them easy to get at. You can get yours here.
Follow The Light
Maybe your mother was your light and your go-to therapist, but if she's not around, you might need something else. The Light Therapy Lamp emulates natural sunlight, and has different brightness levels for whatever you're up to. You can get yours here.
No One Likes Wine Teeth
Now that you're out on your own, you might be indulging in a drink or two. If that's the case, it never hurts to have these Wine Stain Removing Wipes on hand. They'll keep your pearly whites all pearly white, and you can get your wipes here.
Avocados Can Be Expensive
The biggest life lesson you learn when you leave your parents' house is finding out just how expensive food really is. And fruits and vegetables go bad way sooner than before. If you're finding out that avocados are expensive, the AvoSeedo Bowl allows you to grow your own avocados. It's made to be simple to grow your own avocado tree, and you can get your own here.
Never Lose Your Keys Again
Whenever you lost anything in your house growing up, mom just knew where it was. But the last thing you wanted to do was get her to find it. This Wireless RF Item Locator does all the work for you, and each button provides both light and sound for you to track down whatever you lost. You can get yours here.
Keep Your Soup Warm All Day Long
There's nothing like having a hot helping of soup on a cold day. That feeling can be ruined if that soup has been sitting in your bag for half the day and now it's lukewarm at best. The Vacuum-Insulated Food Jar will help keep your food nice and warm, and you can get yours here.
Make Sure To Get Your Protein
Anyone who is living on their own for the first time gets those random calls from mom to simply check in on us to make sure we're doing alright. That usually means asking if we're eating well. The Deluxe Bite Maker Egg Cooker is a must to let mom know that you're getting a full meal in the morning, and you can get yours here.
The Closest Thing To What Mom Used To Make
While mom might not agree that you can capture her mac and cheese the same way, the Rapid Ramen Mac Cheese Cooker is the best way to fool her into thinking you stole her recipe. It makes making mac and cheese a breeze and is super easy to clean. You can get yours here.
Keep All Your Accessories In One Place
One thing you immediately miss when you move out of your parents' house is being able to call mom to find anything you've lost. So, grab the GRID-IT! organization system to keep all of your accessories in one handy place. You can get yours here.
This Spatula Is A Game Changer
It's a wild ride trying to organize your first grown-up kitchen when you're trying to fit everything in a studio apartment. The Silicone Spatula and Scraper Spoon is a perfect accessory that doesn't take up much room, but can handle all the cooking and baking you suddenly have to do for yourself. You can get yours here.
Charge All Your Things In One Place
You'll quickly find out that a studio apartment only has so many outlets, so you have to get creative. Sure, you can run extension cords all over the place, but a 3 in 1 Charging Stand is a simpler way to charge all your electronics when you go to bed for the night. You can get yours here.
This Would Have Been Helpful When Mom Told Me To Take Out Chicken For Dinner
Most of us have a memory of forgetting to take out frozen chicken for dinner to let it thaw and trying to quickly defrost it as mom pulls into the driveway. Well, the Thaw Claw could have helped us with that as it helps thaw those frozen meats faster. You can get yours here.
Perfect For Multitasking
Maybe you're having trouble keeping track of things now that you don't have mom to tell you what to do. If you can't remember when your laundry is done or how long to cook those ribs for, the Triple Timer will help you keep everything on time. You can get yours here.
Work On Your Green Thumb
If you've ever been asked to water the plants in your house, you know that it's super simple, but also very easy to forget about. These Self Watering Spikes can just be stuck in the soil and do the job for you. All you have to do is remember to replace your bottle once it's empty. You can get yours here.
Meal Prep With Confidence
Once you start cooking for yourself, you learn the importance of meal prep. This Leak Proof Bento Lunchbox allows you to put together the perfect amount of food to get you through the day, and it keeps everything separate if you're particular about that kind of thing. You can get yours here.
Keep Those Makeup Brushes Clean
Now that you only have a small amount of room to operate in your new place, you have to make the most of every surface. The Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat helps you keep all your makeup brushes in one spot, and it's super easy to keep everything clean. You can get yours here.
