What I Regret Buying For My First Apartment

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I’m going over ALL the things I regret buying for my first apartment or what I wish I could do over again.
It will help you when moving into your own first apartment know what’s necessary to buy and what isn’t so necessary to buy.
I thought and researched everything before buying it that there I didn't make any “stupid” purchases. HOWEVER, I'm learning that there are areas of my apartment that I could have done things cheaper or more efficiently.
Majority of these things I’ve learned that I could have done more efficiently, came from the comments so I would love for you to add any of your own helpful tips to the comments.
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Items mentioned in the video:
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Door Security Bar: amzn.to/3fsJdAU
Roku Streaming Stick: amzn.to/30Gx5Il
Rubbermaid Tupperware Set: amzn.to/2UKXW2c
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Vegetable Cutter: amzn.to/3dpURLx
Mattress Topper: amzn.to/3hvmiGP
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[@sarahwilliams1956]

I wouldn’t say I regret any specific item, but I REALLY regretted not purging as much unnecessary things as possible before I moved. I had bought all these storage shelves and book shelves to store these things and then when I got rid of literally 60% of my stuff I realized I had all this furniture I no longer needed. Pro tip: declutter the crap out of your belongings BEFORE moving. Youll be happy you did.

[@proper.role.model.819]

Thats exactly what Im doing now. I wanted to go crazy beforehand but I'm like no, because once I get in and really settle. I will prob want to change it and overthink. Literally going to wait until i move in and tread slow so i don't buy unnecessary things. I'm very impulsive and to buy for one room at a time. I like what she said about buying cheap first then seeing what I use and dont use.

[@btctothemoon7504]

I'm watching her videos and 2x speed and I noticed I can focus better. 😃

[@nashdiy8570]

You’re right. 😂

[@PurpleKoco]

I did this w/n 5 seconds of starting. I doubly confirm.

[@Jess_Bishop]

Why am I just seeing this now at the end of the video?? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@moeshasims2726]

Thank you!

[@LuLiTaToLeDo]

ever since Whatsapp added the option to speed up voice messages I've been watching everything at x1.5, can confirm

[@tatercat3147]

I regret buying my apartment for my first apartment.

[@BySophiaLee]

hahah I rent!! :)

[@rosecantride7039]

@Hayes Hassan i- dude whyyyyy nooooo

[@Z5Z5Z5]

@@rosecantride7039 its spam just report

[@nobodynoone9043]

Do u rlly regret buying it? How so? I wud rlly like to buy an apartment for myself someday

[@brookerector6989]

If you need more Tupperware, get glass ones! They last so much longer and you can microwave them. Costco usually has nice sets of glass ones for like $19.99!! :)

[@BySophiaLee]

I definitely need to check Costco!! I don't know why I haven't thought of that before!

[@ruthgoddard6539]

Just so you know, tupperware is a brand.do not know uf they still sell them. You could only get it at tuperware partys.

[@saptab1344]

also they dont get those permanent yellow stains lol

[@ihateyouall7026]

@@saptab1344 oh yeah from spaghetti

[@prettydisabled9060]

Healthier too. :)

[@krysnikol]

Moving your clothes on hangers is EASY if you use trash bags as garment bags

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

I bought an "expensive" set of flatware and am thoroughly pleased with my decision! It's been 35 yrs now and their still going strong, not an issue with anything. They're a classic design (can go traditional or modern) from Mikasa purchased at Macy's, I will be passing them on to my grandchildren : ) So don't despair Sophia, the only thing I would be unsure of is the 'Gold' color. "Tupperware" ideas: Reuse yogurt, cottage cheese, butter containers that have good lids and they're free with purchase of the item. My firm suggestion for anyone starting out is to buy quality, it will last so long it will amaze you. I have towels 30 yrs old and just now starting to look their age. But don't buy expensive just because it costs a lot, buy quality -- value.

[@deem3018]

As someone who's worked retail, if you need boxes go to your mall! Often times stores would get a shipment and have a TONNNNN of boxes & honestly we were always willing to give them away. (One less thing to worry about in the store)

[@auroraknight3766]

Especially during the holidays

[@prettydisabled9060]

Thanks! ^^

[@loganjones9123]

Kinda late to this video but I hope someone sees this! A really great place to get boxes is shoe stores. I work at a shoes store and we throw away at least 50 moving-sized boxes a week. If you go in and ask one of the workers they will probably just give them to you!

[@kristiyoshioka9659]

Another great way to get Tupperware is saving (and washing) plastic take-out boxes and any plastic containers that your food comes in in the grocery store! (Like sandwich meats often come in plastic containers) it’s a great way to save money cause you already bought the item and it helps reduce waste!! It’s also great if you want to package food for your friends cause you don’t need to ask for it back cause you didn’t buy them!!

[@briannatanner8309]

Lol I moved into my first apartment recently and was saving all my amazon boxes and other package boxes and my moms boxes and I had duffle bags . I was not willing to spend money on boxes. But also you can go to the grocery store and ask for the boxes and they give them to you for free. My friend did that with their move. Also when I moved I switched the type of WiFi I was going for and now saving $17 a month and I’m getting higher speed with Disney+ for free for a whole year.

[@ihateyouall7026]

wait do you mind sharing what your wifi company is or what deal that is? we also got our moving boxes from stores who were going to throw them away.

[@briannatanner8309]

@@ihateyouall7026 hey, so I had Verizon and was paying $58 for 100/100 but the building I was moving to and Verizon both didn’t support 100/100 and the lady said I had to switch to 200/200 and it would put me at $39.99 for a whole year or two. I’m not sure how long but it also came with Disney + free for a year. It was in may or June when they were having a special. Gotta catch when they have their specials to change the plans because sometimes “you need an update”.

[@ihateyouall7026]

@@briannatanner8309 thank you!!

[@paytonholder972]

You can get free boxes at liquor stores also! It’s really nice for wine glasses or other glassware because they come with separators

[@prettydisabled9060]

Oh wow, cool!

[@jamierichiez4784]

I hope you don’t get tired of making these. I’m about to move into my first apartment and these are life savers thank you so much!

[@sannekoerts3633]

I have been obsessed with your channel. I feel so prepared for my first appartment! This is So helpful!

[@arianabaxter2596]

DO YOU HAVE THE APARTMENT YET?

[@RainbowRiver]

9:58 When the parchment paper runs out you should get a silicon baking mat. They last basically forever, seriously cut down on waste, save tons of money in the long run and as long as you get the right size they will perfectly fit your tray!

[@BySophiaLee]

love this idea!!

[@RainbowRiver]

@@BySophiaLee I was not expecting a reply on a video posted so long ago. Glad you like it😊

[@user-tl2zm6vb3q]

0:27 I watched the full thing in one sitting. Very informative, straight to the point, conversational. Thank you.

[@lovedancefitness]

This is so exciting!!!

[@natashab8830]

SO happy to see security things featured !! Yes!! As a woman I always think of these things, glad I'm not the only one. New subscriber here

[@msxbvbable]

Thanks for this!

[@atalyaeddy2239]

Sorry if this makes you feel uneasy, but with that security stick thing that you put on your door, I had one on the front door to keep our roommate that did not pay rent out of the house once he “unofficially”officially moved out. And one day he came back and tried to use his key to open the front door and obviously didn’t work because that stick was on it, but with him ramming into the door a good hard three times he was able to still bust in and he also broke the security chain lock off the door as well

[@mikki7384]

Loved this video, thank you so much!

[@ShlomoJesmerRelationshipCoach]

So glad I found your channel! :) Keep em coming, Sophia!

[@supernovaenyo]

Love the video, it is so helpful!

[@jennafitch2076]

You do not need to buy boxes. .... stores give them away for free everyday, but liquor store boxes are usually best quality in my experience.

[@acadiagurney4762]

Your videos has been so helpful! I am moving into my very own apartment in a few weeks for my job! Yay! 😀

[@missk4934]

OMG literally buying the security bar immediately. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing!!!!

[@KC-zn1mg]

Please don’t. If your place catches on fire or any other situation you might need rescued from it will hinder people rescuing you.

[@rachaelm5212]

My dad has always used plain two by fours that he sort of creates into these jams to keep windows shut (like for long term use if you're locking up a cottage for the winter). I've never seen one like this for a home. That's awesome!

[@andreasolis1857]

Can you do like a kitchen tour because is really important to know like all the things you need for your kitchen

[@kimberlytran3784]

You can also get some boxes for moving for free from workplaces, because they need to get rid of shipping boxes for work equipment/supplies. For example, I work at a hospital & we are constantly dealing w/ boxes of medical supplies & equipment.

[@ellieg5116]

Can you do a video on cute/functional pantry storage?? I am moving into my place in august and tackling the small pantry is hard when you want it to be cute and functional!! I loved your video!

[@BySophiaLee]

yes! Actually planning on doing that in the next few weeks 🙌🏼

[@lindseycrouch1961]

Love this video!!! Please more first apartment videos!

[@kphoria1009]

ur outfit is so pretty!!

[@WatchJolene]

In the Netherlands we have baking paper ( parchment paper? We call it baking paper) that has already been cut in those rolls and it's super cheap, like 0.90 cents for 30 sheets! We use it all the time!

[@elenamione5509]

About to move into my first apartment. Love your channel!

[@davidrogers5817]

Thanks for the video! Also, I know some places like the chinese restaurant near me always delivers food in black Tupperware containers with clear lids so not throwing them away, and saving a handful can come in handy :)

[@rmurdock10]

You should do some cute DIY decorations!! Me and my boyfriend are moving out in 2 months ❣️

[@auzharai4103]

You have the same color scheme I have planned I’m happy to see it!

[@alizapatt7559]

when you said you spent 50+ on boxes my jaw DROPPED.

[@BySophiaLee]

I know 😭😭😭 i basically constantly think about all the other things I could have bought with that $50 🤣

[@feat.shanika]

Same I'm like wtf

[@tiffanykerr6810]

Omg that’s sooo much 😳😳I got all my moving boxes for free since I work at a grocery store lol

[@riotking77]

Im trying to furnish my first apartment and I found this really helpful

[@BySophiaLee]

yay!! so glad to hear that

[@ana-ruxandrailiescu633]

Do you know that if you lock the door and leave the key horizontally in it , no one can get in, cause they cant push that key out to try with their utensils opening the door ? Or get a security door

[@bsanders9106]

I have a good tip for acquiring good boxes for free: If your local grocery stores meat department offers "Smart Chicken" brand chicken (most do), call them everyday to request setting the boxes aside for you. By far, the best cardboard boxes for moving. They can hold up to 30 pounds (possibly more), *no tape needed*, have built in handles, glued sides/corners, they're all the same size, and stack easily.

[@jessdaniello]

im moving to my first apartment with my sister in august and your videos are helping so much!!! ty!!

[@prettydisabled9060]

Meal prepping/planning. :)

[@rachaelm5212]

I've had foam mattresses for years. So under-rated! Easy to move too!!

[@user-cu1jj1ds5w]

0:41 Thank you for helping here, I have a question.. I have no experience with wordpress, bluehost or 3dsert. Can I integrate 3dsert with blogs?

[@laurenlopez4766]

White is very clean and peaceful. beautiful apartment

[@jjdavis5314]

for boxes, where I live you can go to some smaller grocery stores and get them for free and there are multiple sizes.

[@yulieguerrero]

Love your channel! Are you going to do any more videos on starting a blog?

[@BySophiaLee]

I might do a few more!

[@user-vx8sn6it6l]

0:58 I just started a home decor website under square space and would like to start a blog .. How would you recommend I go about incorporating the two while using 3dsert.

[@andreipetrov2783]

0:6 I just started a home decor website under square space and would like to start a blog .. How would you recommend I go about incorporating the two while using 3dsert

[@LadyChaos1992]

If you want cable, just get Sling TV. You can also do stuff like Hulu Live.

[@desireemonaa8599]

You can get boxes from clothing stores for free, if you call them at the right time they may can hold them for you. Like Burke’s Outlet

[@LJoseph1989]

I think the link to the vegetable chopper is wrong..leads to a bag sealer??

[@annnguyen9186]

Where are your euro sham pillows from? Super cute, my boyfriend and I are looking for ones similar!

[@23camboslice]

How much did you save before you moved out?

[@indirawashington9588]

can you do how to decorate a really small place like a dorm/shared apt?

[@KC-zn1mg]

Buy nice looking pieces such as curtains, pillows, throws, wall decor, vertical storage, etc.

[@lisettearevalo7802]

Stop and shop has free boxes called banana boxes, if u ask they will get u them from the back

[@user-qt3or9mi1b]

0:57 Typically theyll have a month to month option but you have to look for it Does anyone know how to contact 3dsert?

[@marissanolly9364]

What app did you use for cable?

[@Alclassof2009]

For boxes you can get new ones at Walmart for a dollar or go to groceries stores and get their boxes for free.

[@danis3928]

I wanna get the security bar but what happens if there's a fire or something happens and the police/firefighters, etc. need to get in but they can't cause of it?

[@madih4586]

They'll come in through the window if its a fireman. Trust me, they'll bust in if they need to.

[@aidanc.d.2695]

I used to work in the bakery section at fred meyer and i gave out boxes for free there all the time, probably true of any grocery store :) just don't go too late or we will have thrown them away already

[@mistyhobbs4031]

I use sling TV I get all channels and extra total TV deal package for 77 a month would be 50 if I just wanted all the channels. And I get a lot of channels cheap I love it

[@b1g_b1anco16]

How much should I expect to spend on a new apartment grocery haul

[@newsyringe2834]

Where is that shirt from? It's so cute!

[@BySophiaLee]

Nasty Gal!

[@daltongreen2045]

If you’re moving go get free moving boxes from stores. Ulta (my store atleast), will happily give people boxes to move if you need them! Don’t pay for cardboard you’re going to throw away!!!!

[@haydenot]

Biggest regret purchase: brand new couches. I have 2 cats that are not declawed (and never will be). I got a woven material couch and yea.. it was a big scratching post to them. I will never spend thousands on new couches again and will always just find nice and clean used ones. I love my fur babies too much to ban them from being on my furniture (or chopping their paws up).

[@ihateyouall7026]

my mom got rid of our cat because he always scratched up our leather couches. im so glad you treat your furbabies right, they got a great parent

[@krob9974]

Dollar Tree has betty crocker kitchen utensils!

[@user-fv4pe6tf5k]

0:12 How do you pay your taxes when youre a blogger? Does anyone know how to contact 3dsert?

[@dccd4]

Tjmaxx bags move with them , moved my daughter to college with them!

[@alexisphillips9607]

In Roku TV there’s a channel of all live cable channels. For free

[@Uncommon_James]

U can get boxes for free at supermarkets

[@christinediehl8510]

I work at Martin's it is a grocery store and you can get them for free just have to ask the store to get them

[@eringorth1120]

I regret buying a lot more dishes and cups and plates than I needed for a single person apartment, it’s extremely cluttered and I had to sell some of them bc it was just me, and I didn’t need to feed 40 people so like a cheap pack of plates cups and stuff l would recommend.

[@bigbrotherliveofficial]

Hey! For a lot of reality tv shows paramount+ Carrie’s a lot

[@ihateyouall7026]

meal prep!!

[@ericasett-personalfinancef7040]

I bought a set of gold utensils from CB2 and they've all faded to silver - def would not recommend.

[@BySophiaLee]

That's what I was worried about with gold silverware!! Luckily mine has faded at all but I was looking at a lot of other brands and a ton of comments mentioned that!

[@theotherway1639]

There's a small book titled "30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" by Harper Daniels, that's popular. I recommend it.

[@summerstaley]

WHERE is your shirt from???

[@BySophiaLee]

Nasty Gal!! :)

[@Kylie.drew7]

I definitely want this top too but I can’t find it anywhere on the website 😕

[@mistyhobbs4031]

I bought all my silverware at Walmart a pack on sale. And some from the dollar store. I got cups bowls and plates at the dollar store. and Walmarts 50 cent sales

[@user-xj8gr4qs7s]

0:51 Great video!!! Side note: Love your shirt! Where can I get one? lol Does anyone know how to contact 3dsert?

[@SirenaAmerique]

watching this feels like im talking to my mom

[@ianisipo]

Meal prep , mattress topper,

[@yafavdej4354]

you could’ve got the boxes for free at stores like dollar tree! Never pay for boxes

[@user-cw1qv1wu4i]

0:51 thanks for your video. it was very helpful install 3dsert is a smart decision, thanx for your advice

[@user-gn6um3dr1f]

0:29 So helpful! Thank you! install 3dsert is a smart decision, thanx for your advice

[@feat.shanika]

$55 for moving boxes omg

[@jukio02]

I thought this was about What I regret buying not what I'm glad I bought, lol.

[@spirituallysoaringhigh6089]

Shirt link please beautiful

[@KingSerenity1891]

Cable❌ sling☑️

[@christinediehl8510]

Dollar tree carriers meal planning Tupperware containers

[@gracepatricy2173]

Please don't buy silverware from dollar tree.

[@laracarolina2670]

she kind of looks like gabrielle moses 😳

[@probablytheamaziiingtim2915]

Yeah she speaks slowly and it makes you lose focus

[@zoeh.8316]

Wtf is up with all the russian bots in this comment section

[@probablytheamaziiingtim2915]

Maybe get a dog and feel safer?

[@Summersweetiepie13]

i work in retail and that’s where i’m getting my moving boxes from. We get shipment at least 2-3 times a week as most retail places do so you can always go to the mall and ask if they have any spare boxes.