Dorm Rooms, Everything Else You Need
What haven’t we covered? I have a whole post of leftover stuff that isn’t bedding, hall bath, or desk-related. First of all, send snacks. This is my favorite storage bin. Scout products are built to last, functional, and cute. We have this one, which we found at our local Home Goods, but I found it […]
Laundry. Fingers Crossed.
I have been on 23 full two-hour college tours. In every single one, a parent asks when the laundry rooms are open. The answer is…. it doesn’t matter because you won’t be there, and they will do their laundry when they run out of things to wear. When they do tackle this emergency task, here […]
The Dorm Bathroom, Health & Sundries
Sometimes, your student will luck into a living situation where there is a bathroom in their suite or even in their room, but most of the time, this is a down-the-hall scenario. For a more complete list of what to pack, download my free pdf checklist from the College Packing List section of the main […]
They Call It a Closet
They call it a closet, but it’s not. At best, it’s an armoire. But it’s what they’ve got, and it’s what they will live with, and they will be just fine. I have provided other storage solutions in my Move-In Day post. We use the three-tier drawers and hooks everywhere. If you have lofted the […]
Dorm Rooms Desks & Study Areas
In my experience, the study spaces in the dorm rooms are pretty tight, and I encourage my kids to find places to study in all of the buildings across campus, especially the ones where they don’t have classes. It gives them a different perspective, and they may meet different people. It’s also a way to […]
Dorm Room Beds
Your student’s dorm room bed will become their primary living space, much like their bedroom, during their early teenage years. They will stream movies, text, play video games, listen to music, and hang out with friends…. all on their beds. Here are some suggestions to make this multi-functional space as comfortable as possible. Starting at […]
Move-In Day
Move-In Day is a big one for everyone. Freshman year has everyone’s emotions running high, but each year brings a certain tummy-rumbling anticipation, excitement, and jumble of emotions. At least, that’s the case for me. It’s also HOT. It doesn’t matter where your kid goes to school; it’s the law of the universe that it […]