| Sending a child away for college and helping them pack
brings up so many emotions and memories. As you remember back to
your days in college or anticipate their days, don't forget some
of the most simple things that may be needed and should be
packed. It's easy not to forget the daily necessities like
clothes and toiletries. But, don't forget the carryall they will
need to bring their toiletries to the bathroom with them.
Personalizing a bag or container for their items is a great
idea.
Help keep them organized with laundry bins, bags and other
containers to make it easy to bring their items to the washing
machines and/or back home for washing by mom or dad. Hopefully
it will help keep those dirty and clean clothes separated as
well. And, again, personalize, personalize, personalize.
If they are going to be driving to and from home/college
daily or on visits, prepare their car with the necessary
roadside emergency help like jumper cables, roadside kits and
blankets.
Some other college necessities may include a small set of
tools, small fan, book light for late night studying, travel hot
drink thermos or mug, bag of change for the vending machines.
Fun items to pack, of course, are things to remind them of
home and the place they are always welcome. Picture frames with
family photos, special momentos, favorite books, baskets of
their favorite candy, are great gift ideas to sneak into the
items they are bringing to the dorm.
Everybody likes to receive mail deliveries and let's not
forget, care packages are a favorite. Lollipop bouquets, cookie
drops and other food favorites are a must throughout the year.
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