Tuesday, August 7, 2018

What to Pack Before Driving Back to College

Parents, it’s that time of year again: sending your child back to college! Whether this is your child’s first year going away to school or in their senior year, there is an array of essentials that they must bring to feel more at home. If you’re not sure what to pack or what to buy, then here are some helpful tips to know:

Laundry Essentials
Believe it or not, it’s rather simple to forget the most essential of necessities. One of those being materials to help out with the laundry. From the laundry basket to the detergent to get them started, no corner should be overlooked when it comes to this pure necessity. If you’re looking to make the most out of this, then you can simply pack dryer sheets plus some other laundry essentials, such as clothes hangers.

Bedding Supplies
Sure, this might be the first thing that many college-bound students might think of first — but sometimes it’s simple to overlook the most essential details of bedding. Not sure that you’ll remember to bring everything with you? Here are a few essentials to keep in mind:

  • Pillowcases
  • Fitted sheet
  • Top sheet
  • Comforter
  • Extra pillows

Although these are the most important essentials, you can even take it up a notch and get a foam mattress topper — since let’s face it: most dorm mattresses are usually springs and can be uncomfortable.

Comfort Essentials
One of the best ways to make any dorm feel like home is to bring along some comfort essentials. This can range anywhere from picture frames with photos of friends and family, to some led string lights. No matter what your child decides on, the options are entirely endless. Before you start decorating the dorm, you want to make sure you know what the rules are — since sometimes dorms don’t permit anything to be hung from the ceiling or on the wall.

Chargers
Looking for the most overlooked feature in any dorm room? Chargers for electronic devices. From the cell phone charger to the laptop cable, there are a series of essential wires that your child should bring to college. Of course, if you’re afraid that they might lose them, then it’s necessary to visit your local electronics store and purchase a spare pair for their dorm room. This will help your child feel prepared and ready the next time they need to use their laptop or phone!

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