Eliminate Duplicates

Today I went with my mom to our townhouse that we usually rent out. It is currently vacant and my mom has put all of the stuff she has gotten for my apartment all set up there, it's pretty cute. However, upon arriving, I realized how many extra things my roommates are going to have. I am sure that all of their parents have gotten them the essentials, like kitchen supplies, shower curtains, etc. My mom is no different. I think I have about 4 sets of serving utensils and 8 frying pans.

In order to eliminate these situations, make sure you talk to your roommates! Being at a sleepover camp all summer hindered my ability to stay in contact with them as we planned our move and now we are paying for it. Literally. I am still going to bring all of the stuff my mom so graciously bought for me, but I hope we have someplace to put it! Each roommate should be in charge of bringing certain things, it makes life so much easier.