Costco - Best prices. If there is a business Costco near you even better. They have Tramatora pans which are great. I like them better than my $$ All Clad copper core. They often have them at regular Costco. They also have dishware, knives, cutting boards etc that won’t break the bank.

Keurig machine
Air fryer or toaster oven - if there is counter top space.
Blender
Toaster

Sur La Table and Macy's work well for this.

Six families had moved their sons in, before we arrived. So much toilet paper. Every Mom had bought enough for a year. And bottles of dish detergent. Six bottles on the counter.

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Anonymous wrote:I would get two aluminum half sheet pans, a roll of wide foil, a pack of flat half sheet parchment paper, and a wire half sheet rack. They can use that to roast anything.

Nordic Ware. Accept no substitute.

(But parchment paper not in a roll is a crime.)

I just ordered Nordic Ware 1/8 pan and 1/4 sheet pan with a rack for DS (he's living alone). They're great quality and not expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W9YZCCG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Q1GT7H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I have a few extra pots and pans I'm sending, but I rented a furnished apartment this summer that had these pots and I've been impressed with them. I'm going to fill in what DS needs with them -- they are non-stick, but the surface seems much sturdier than most non-stick I've used over the years and they they seem to spread the heat evenly, but are not heavy.

https://www.amazon.com/CAROTE-Cookware-Induction-Saucepans-Casserole/dp/B0CSP8NMVH/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1L1QNENR52GPZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UEEmehe-qhtj2yzZEgHqxJ7p_zqKLLIrTBOOEgRQ0c6XaSBaGzdrRbx6v9HYgr-Jxtscl5ZuJ-VzsQ7dBphDsIOHDswueseBlc7v949AhmF6AxKAdxTMWonBeln0DXT0b74M2EGlrK4fgqkCDVnQPAAY5-kTKDtsW5vzz2EMwqBTZOb1lCFMLzX6axUhpQuiDQTHL7APD6he_Mhn5BTWKLHDnuPOvPOKVq_2I1G8r8M3UpXRG1GV8_Tu6DjOy3Bqna-WaxdeUH44nmM5qiiMso6EiqnHG7GReK6OWRFtUBA.sbEKaqwO1Y5Y29vZmoQXlUSZyrUyxUUcAm5dPmF-jAE&dib_tag=se&keywords=carote%2Bpots%2Band%2Bpans&qid=1722134014&sprefix=carote%2B%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-9&th=1

I've also seen some good deals on things like serving spoons etc. in the Aldi seasonal aisle.

We got some dishes from the Crate and Barrel outlet in Alexandria. I like buying there because they're open stock and he can add pieces later.

We need to get some furniture, so we'll hit the Ikea for any remaining items he needs.

Anonymous wrote:I would get two aluminum half sheet pans, a roll of wide foil, a pack of flat half sheet parchment paper, and a wire half sheet rack. They can use that to roast anything.

Nordic Ware. Accept no substitute.

(But parchment paper not in a roll is a crime.)

Target?

Measuring cup and spoons. Plates. Flatware. Frying pan (two sizes). Pasta pan, and smaller pan. Cookie sheet. Mixing bowls. Colander. Spatula, serving spoon. Leftover container. Cups/glasses. Chip clips. Dish rack. Cutting board.

Cleaning products.

Cooking staples. I did this for my kid, and it adds up!

I would get two aluminum half sheet pans, a roll of wide foil, a pack of flat half sheet parchment paper, and a wire half sheet rack. They can use that to roast anything.

Personally I would do stainless steel pans. Teach him how to preheat them so food doesn’t stick, and get him a stainless steel scrub pad and a thing of barkeepers friend. They’ll still mess up, but you can always recover with stainless steel. If they take a metal spoon to a nonstick pan, it’s over.

If your kid is a nerd at all, and you have the budget, get him a Bluetooth meat thermometer. They’re fun, and useful. There are several on the market.

There are silicone mats for the microwave that were on shark tank at some point - I actually love them. They catch spills and you can use them to pick up hot plates and bowls, and then you have a built in trivet for the counter.

I just let my son take a few utensils from home plus a pot, pan, baking sheet, etc. The only thing I bought was a utensil holder for the drawer.

Thrifting. Also would have been good to shop swap on campus at end of year when people were moving out.

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Anonymous wrote:IKEA. You will get ideas as you walk through.

But do it early. IKEA gets crushed around th time move-in day starts.

I once accidentally went to the College Park IKEA on move-in weekend. I’m still scarred.

You sound fragile

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Anonymous wrote:A lot of thrift stores have a great selection of pots and pans

This. I wouldn’t buy anything new.

Yes we have a whole extra set to donate or for college now since we needed to buy all induction pans.

Anonymous wrote:Two words: Air Fryer. Most used kitchen appliance in my college kid's house.

They don’t have an oven?

Two words: Air Fryer. Most used kitchen appliance in my college kid's house.

Don’t buy pots and pans at ikea. They don’t last. Baking dishes and other stuff are great.

If the suite mates don’t know how to cook go to Target or IKEA or Dollar Store. You won’t believe the damage that can be in a month by novices.