Reddit mentions of Dirt Devil Simpli-Stik Vacuum Cleaner, 3-in-1 Hand and Stick Vac, Small, Lightweight and Bagless, Red, SD20000RED

Haha, that's an awesome response. You know vacuums so well that you know when someone doesn't need one!

FYI, here's the $20 stick vacuum / plug-in dust buster that I use.

For just tile and wood, it works much better than just a Swiffer. No agitating brush. Couldn't find data on its inches or kPA.

use this for wiping off the walls, ceiling.

use this or this for floors

use this for keeping hair from blowing around.

what sort of baked items will you be selling? i think that's really awesome. may i ask what country you are in and what sort of regulations you will need to follow? good luck :)

Our vacuum broke. I have one on my amazon list for $14. Could really use this with two kids and two dogs running around been having to sweep the carpets not fun! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KCO96C/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=ILTAD4REOQ9HC&colid=1SIMRZJXEQX0V

I use a stick vac. It's light, handy, works great on hard floors and can be separated from the stick to use as a hand vac. https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Devil-Simpli-Stik-Lightweight-SD20000RED/dp/B002KCO96C/ref=sr_1_6

Alternatively, if you want to invest in a better unit https://www.amazon.com/Eureka-NEC122A-Lightweight-Rechargeable-Lithium-Ion/dp/B07B6FC3TZ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa

oh no their not i meant like a small one

http://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Devil-SD20000RED-Simpli-Stik-Cleaner/dp/B002KCO96C/

perfect for a small apartment

We used to live out of suitcases (due to Mom's employment, not this, this sucks and I'm so sorry they're going through this)! Small portable game systems are a must for kids, I don't know if that's something that they made it out with, but they sure made our lives better. I would have killed for a Kindle, but even old systems from a second hand shop or a yard sale (sometimes you have to leave them behind anyway, it's hurts less if they weren't expensive) would probably be welcome. Phone cards, even just one a piece for emergencies, are incredibly helpful. We sometimes used blow up furniture, they don't often last long, but it's fun, it's portable, and it's yours. Decorative throws serve multiple purposes: as blankets, you can hang them for decor that helps the heating bill, and then you can wrap your stuff in them when you leave again. A camera, so that you can focus on new happy memories (not trying to encourage repression, but it really makes forgetting the bad parts easier later when you have concrete proof of the good ones). Stuff for a luxurious bath every now and then would be 'frivolous' enough for a gift, and it helps with the mental health, as well as technically being practical (everyone needs to be clean!).


> She also has no car

Is there any form of public transportation where they are? You could spring for a month's bus/tram/equivalent pass.



As for the organizing, there are the closets that hang, or the collapsible stand alone wardrobe. There's pop up storage bins, or this hoarder enabling abomination that I may be buying myself now. These things are like suitcases you never have to unpack.

I actually have this vacuum, it works awesome on hard floors and gets the job done on carpets if you keep at it, it's fairly quiet for a vacuum, and comes apart for getting hard to reach areas/fixing when you sucked up something it shouldn't have eaten. You could toss in a few small office/kitchen sized trashcans and liners to match, a lot of people can stay clean if they have arms reach access to a bin, but never think about buying extra bins.

You said that she has some cookware, but I'm going to add this here anyway. We always left behind the measuring spoons and cups, then wouldn't buy more until we absolutely had to. We often lived in hotels and lived off of whatever could be microwaved or grilled on the hibatchi (note, that was an example, don't spend more than $20 on one), and a good set of microwavable dishes makes a world of difference as to what you can make. Spices to dress up canned veggies are also indispensable and often out of budget, even if it's just some Mrs. Dash mixes, seasoning salt, garlic powder.

Lastly though, I want to commend you. You're an awesome friend. The world would be a better place with more of you. Knowing that someone out there has your back can mean everything when you have nothing. Good luck to your friend and her son, I hope your care package makes their day.

I'd prefer this. More power efficiency + looks much better.

Thank you! I think I'll go for the Dirt Devil Dynamite.

By the way, I was also looking at the Dirt Devil Simpli-Stik Lightweight Corded Bagless Stick Vacuum and the Bissell 3-in-1 Vacuum. They're both under $20, but I assume they're cheap and won't last a year right?