I like lists. And I plan on doing a baby one later on. I have been through several lists of other peoples thoughts and I'm excited to discover what I appreciate for myself. So I did this with the wedding registry for those who may be heading that way. Sometimes, it's just hard to know what's most important.
So here's my list of "I'm so glad people bought me this when I got married"
1. Non-stick pots&pans set. Target? BBB? Can't remember, but I LOVE THEM. I am so grateful to my coworkers who pitched in for those.
2. Silverware. I sometimes wish we took more time when picking this set out, they don't stay all shiny/new for long, BUT they are strong. And we use them every day. Durability. It's great.
3. A trashcan. Because some awesome friends in VA knew me just enough to get me the trashcan of my dreams. I love it to this day. The lid pops up with your foot. No lid that pops off or pushes down. What were people thinking with those. Plus it's long and skinny. Perfect for smaller spaces.
4. Vacuum. What a good splurge from my parents. We have a Dyson and it's wonderful. No screaming at vacuums around here.
5. Waffle Maker. I still appreciate the Osmonds for getting us that. It's a wonderful weekend breakfast tradition. I'll never not tell Mr Smith he puts too much sugar on his waffles. I'm looking to go whole wheat soon.
6. Metal mixing bowls. Something the MIL got us on the side. They've proven very useful and look nice in the kitchen.
7. Knife set. You will die without a nice knife set. Although I mostly just need steak knives and vegetable cutting knives. You need good ones for those horrible sweet potatoes.
8. Cutting Board. Get a good one. We use it almost every day.
9. Steamer. Not a traditional one. It's a rice cooker/steamer system from Target. We've used it a lot, well mostly because Mr Smith broke his rice cooker. But since it doesn't take up stove space and we don't have to watch it, we love it.
10. All those darn giftcards - were seriously the best things we got especially when we were so far from everyone. People either mailed things to our house (which honestly just makes them pay for shipping) but is convenient and exciting OR gave us money/cards that allowed us to go shopping for the first 6 months of marriage and just get the things we really needed.
11. Our bed quilt. We both had twin beds and although we were moving and didn't want a "brand new" bed (we're still dreaming), we have a fabulous quilt made by family hands to keep with us forever. But bedding is nice to register for if you don't have talented family members.
11. Our bed quilt. We both had twin beds and although we were moving and didn't want a "brand new" bed (we're still dreaming), we have a fabulous quilt made by family hands to keep with us forever. But bedding is nice to register for if you don't have talented family members.
There are lots of other little things that were wonderful, but that's the big list. My Pyrex & Corning Ware are great but HEAVY but again durable and pretty. The kitchen stuff can always get overwhelming, but to this day I will swear by a nice can opener ($15 Kitchenaid) and garlic press.
There is this particular grill pan we don't use much that I thought would be good for cooking meat on. AND what would be good that I didn't think about was a bigger (like 2 quart) sauce pan. Maybe a rug for the kitchen or other little things that you don't like buying yourself but are nice to have.
And that's it. Back to baby stuff . . .
Where do you find white, hard travel size wipe cases?
You are SO welcome for that trash can ;) I didn't know at the time what an impact it would make on you, but if I can be a little piece of your day-to-day I am one happy girl :))
ReplyDeleteThe hard travel size diaper case comes when you buy wipes in bulk- so if you order them on amazon, or get the huge case from costco.
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