Holiday Gift Guide for the Person Who Just Moved into an Apartment

Remember the thrill of moving out on your own? The independence...the freedom... And, then realizing you didn't have a coffeemaker, or

Here are a few good gift ideas for someone who recently moved into their own apartment or home. Many of these gifts would also work for the college dorm room. Please comparison shop and remember to check if shipping is extra.

Under $25

Melitta Single Serve Coffeemaker - $22.99 on sale

The latest thing in coffemakers - it makes coffee one cup at a time, directly into the cup you're going to drink it in, whether it's a paper/styrofoam cup or a ceramic mug or a china cup and saucer (For this last one, place the cup under the spout, then put the filled cup onto the saucer.) Comes with a sampler pod of coffee. Also works for tea or cocoa, etc. also

28 oz tank for up to 5 consectutive servings with refilling

Available in black, white, red and kiwi

Amazon.com/melitta
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Inflatable Arm Chair - $19.99

Just add air for unexpected guests and store in the closet when you don't need it. This comes with a pump and a patch kit also. Clear. It is also available in the club chair style in silver.

Target.com
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Splash Martini 4-pc. Set - $19.99

4 Martini glasses, each in a different color. Perfect to mix variations of this popular cocktail for a few guests.

Target.com
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Good Cook Pizza Stone - $14.99

Nice looking stone for baking frozen or fresh pizza, bread, and other items. Sturdy aluminum handles. Will look nice on the stove or kitchen as a decorator piece also.

Target .com
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Kitchen Utensil Holder - $9.95

Perfect for someone in their very first kitchen. This handy holder stylishly keeps stovetop essentials right at your fingertips. Comes with four utensils: Wire whisk; wooden spoon; wooden scraper; wooden fork. 5" diameter x 6" high

(theverybestgifts.com)
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Stainless Steel Over the Sink Dish Drainer - $19.99 on sale

Though the rack sits attractively on the countertop, the drainer straddles the sink for draining, saving space on your countertop. Clear PVC piping covers the handles to prevent scratching and to hold the drainer securely. This stainless steel over-the-sink dish drainer has adjustable arms to fit most standard sinks. in place. Includes clear plastic utensil holder. 13 3/4" x 11 3/8" x 5" high, with handle extending to 21"

kitchenkapers.com
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The Original MagnaRack® Magnetic Storage Shelf - $16.95

MagnaRack® has many uses around the home, office, gym, garage... anywhere you can stick a magnet! Makes a terrific kitchen organizer - stick it on the refrigerator and use it for easy access to all your favorite spices, vitamins, medications, and whatever - it can hold up to 15 pounds! Available in white, brown (wood tone) or black)

magnarack.com
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$25 - $50

Barbara K! 30 Piece Do It Yourself Tool Kit - $39.99

This 30-piece tool kit is everything in one sleek, compact case that every woman needs to get the job done right! The tools are geared for smaller hands, with comfortable, safe and ergonomically designed fiberglass grips. Slip resistant and spring assisted, our tools make the job fun and easy! Includes: 7oz. claw hammer, 6 inch slip joint pliers, 6-in-1 screwdriver, 10 Ft. tape measure, 2-in-1 level, 6 inch adjustable wrench, 6-in-1 putty knife, 16 - hex key wrenches, fastener assortment, the exclusive barbara k! how-to booklet: "A Guide to Simple Home Repair", sleek case with individual compartments embossed for placing tools exactly where they should go. A great kit for the do-it-herselfer who needs the right tools to get the job done.

homedepot.com
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Rosendahl Grand Cru Wine Rack - $45.00 (2 for $85.00)

ERIK BAGGER DESIGNED THE WINE RACK FOR ROSENDAHL, DENMARK, 2000. The Grand Cru wine rack - makes storing wine practical and stable. The wine rack is designed like a piece of wine furniture, and is a design element any place. It provides for solid and safe storage of wine with the elevated edge at the back ensuring the bottles are placed correctly. The wine rack can be stacked in numerous levels without the use of connections. The Grand Cru wine rack is made of mat polished stainless steel and black plastic and hold 3 bottles of wine. 10.75"W x 4.75"H x 13.5" L - cm 27 x 12 x 34

designstore.com
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Glass Cable Shelf - $38.00 (& up for larger sizes)

This sleek, contemporary, floating shelf adds a modern architectural element to your bath, office, kitchen or living areas. Its transparent, almost invisible look belies its strength - this modern shelf is engineered to hold up to 100 pounds with proper installation. The clear, 10 mm glass shelf hangs from the wall with slim stainless steel cables and aluminum fittings. Mounts with just two screws (included). Available in three sizes, each sold separately.

chiasso.com

Enjoy choosing and buying these gifts for the person who recently moved into a new apartment or condo.