College Bound Kids: 6 Steps
to Sending Her Off Prepared
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College Bound Kids: 6 Steps to Sending Her Off Prepared.
Your oldest - your firstborn (your baby!) is off. Here's how to simplify the process in six easy steps.
1 Nesting.
This is her first home away from home, and it will come very sparsely furnished.
Make sure she packs:
* A cheery comforter (try to coordinate with roommate)
* Two sets of sheets
* Her favorite pillow
* Curtains
* Area rug
* Afghan or throw
* Study pillow
* Reading lamp
* Trash can
* Fan
* Power strips (for the electronics listed below)
* Photos of Mom, Dad, Poochie
* Hangers
* Shelves and storage containers
2 Health and Grooming.
* Basic medications (cough syrup, ibuprofen, aspirin - whatever she's sure to need in the middle of the night)
* Prescription meds
* Thermometer
* Towels
* Shower tote
* Toiletries
3 Study (oddly enough, the shortest list).
* Computer
* Alarm clock
4 Cleaning.
* Hand-broom
* Mop
* Dustpan
* Laundry bag
* Travel iron (Oh, pack it! Who knows, it might get used.)
5 Eating.
* Can opener
* Utensils
* Cup and a glass
* Coffee maker
* Microwave
* Mini-fridge
6 Entertainment.
* Camera
* TV
* DVD player, speakers
You're all done. Now all you have to do is wait by the phone. (Or redo the room she vacated.)
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