Here is the list items required to start a new home.
Essentials
[ ] Arrange for utilities for Gas/Electric and reconnection at new location.
[ ] Give address change to post office, charge accounts, credit cards, subscriptions (notice requires several weeks), friends and relatives.
[ ] Ask doctor and dentist for referrals;
[ ] At the bank: Transfer funds, update change of address
[ ] Notify your insurance company of new location for coverage: life, health, fire and auto.
[ ] Transfer needed prescriptions (medical).
Preparing Food
[ ] Knives
[ ] Kitchen scissors
[ ] Set of mixing bowls (stainless steel, glass, or ceramic)
[ ] Set of plastic or metal measuring cups and spoons
[ ] Liquid measuring cup
[ ] Bottle/Can opener
[ ] Wire strainer or plastic colander (for sifting flour or draining. Ex. pasta)
[ ] Cheese/Vegetable Grater
[ ] Vegetable peeler
[ ] Cutting board
[ ]Ice cube trays
Cooking
[ ] Frying pan (cast iron, nonstick, electric or other)
[ ] Pots (with lids), [Unless you are gonna get Metro Water or Have Some Water Purifier or use Mineral Water Cans]
[ ] Oven (MW � use MW Safe bowls with Lids, with high sides and a handle on each side good and Oven mitts) � [If you would be using a microwave. Optional]
[ ] Kettle
[ ] Long handled spoon
[ ] Flipper/turner
[ ]Toaster if you don�t use Tawas to toast
[ ] Hot pad for setting hot dishes on counter or table.
[ ] Cookie/Baking Sheets
[ ] Blender
[ ] Food processor
[ ] Coffee maker
[ ] Microwave oven
[ ] Mixers
[ ] Rolling pins � Chappathi maker or the base and pin to roll Chappathi
[ ] Toaster or toaster oven
[ ] Tongs
Serving
[ ] Large plates
[ ] Large bowls for soup, cereal, or dessert
[ ] Drinking glasses for cold drinks
[ ] Mugs for hot drinks
[ ] Knives, forks, teaspoons, tablespoons, or soup spoons.
[ ] Salt and pepper shakers
[ ] Napkins
[ ]Safe plastic bowls and spoons for the kid
Storing
[ ] Set of plastic containers with lids for storing and freezing leftovers and unused portions of canned foods.
[ ] Set of plastic containers with lids for storing provisions [Identical and transparent are better for aesthetics and ease of use]
General
[ ] Paper towels
[ ] Paper plates
[ ] Plastic or Styrofoam cups
[ ] Plastic utensils
[ ] Can opener
[ ] Snacks
[ ] Telephone
[ ] Small phone book for new town
[ ] Important contact names and numbers
[ ] Toilet paper
[ ] Medications
[ ] First aid kit
[ ] Flashlight
[ ] Extension cord
[ ] Candles and Matchboxes
Cleaning supplies
[ ] Tea powder
[ ] Coffee powder
[ ] Condensed milk
[ ] Other beverages like horlicks,boost etc.
For kids
[ ] Broom
[ ] Glass cleaner
[ ] Scrub brush
[ ] All purpose cleaner
[ ] Trash bags
For children
[ ] Toys
[ ] Diaper supplies
[ ] Formula or snacks
[ ] Extra blankets
[ ] Change of clothes
Tools
[ ] Hanging nails
[ ] Hammer
[ ] Screwdriver
[ ] Tape measure
[ ] Box cutter
[ ] Pen or marker
[ ] Sofa / Chairs/ Table / Dining Area Setup
[ ] Lamps
[ ] Entertainment Center [Radio/Television/Computer]
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