Your college student is nearly done packing. There is a pile of their belongings growing higher every day in the corner of their bedroom and the college packing list is largely checked off. Before you load up the car, make sure you have not forgotten these much-needed items. We have included a few just for fun! Note: We receive compensation from purchases made through some of the links on this page but the opinions are our own. 10 Last-Minute Things to Remember for Your Kid's College ... View the Post
College Shopping Guide: 6 Steps to Simplify Your Dorm Shopping Trip
Dorm shopping is a rite of passage for parents to help their teens prepare for college life. It requires much more planning than any previous back-to-school shopping trip that’s ever come before. We’ve been down the dorm shopping road with our own five kids. We shopped with them as freshmen, then later as sophomores, when they moved into college apartments and then finally when they moved, again, into first apartments. And each time, we turned to Bed Bath & Beyond where we knew we could ... View the Post
College Shopping Hacks: 21 Ways To Save Time And Money
Look at your kid, your actual real kid. What is important to her? Does feeling “at home” impact her happiness? Is he a terrible sleeper who needs a comfortable bed? Is she indifferent to lots of clothing so the dresser provided is adequate? Is he bringing expensive musical equipment that will need to be protected? Shopping for college can feel like a generic experience with long lists of “must haves” but you are only sending off one kid, a kid you know so well, so make sure this college ... View the Post
Student Discounts Where Teens Love (and Need) to Shop
Tuition, room and board may be the largest line items but they are far from the only costs of a higher education. College students need dorm provisions, books and updated technology, a heavy coat for cold climates, work clothes for internships, train, bus or airplane tickets home. Fortunately, numerous companies offer student discounts to help teens (and their parents) feel a tiny bit less pain whenever they swipe their credit cards. We compiled the following list (click the links for ... View the Post
Dorm Shopping With My Son, What This Boy Mom is Packing
We told him that we would take him shopping for “school supplies” but for the first time in 13 years, he was excited about the shopping trip. A little background…I’ve always been excited about school supply shopping. It is the Amazon list I keep current, not the Christmas list. Admittedly, the experience of public school classroom lists times 4 at the local Walmart almost made me forget my joy. But when I discovered I could school shop on Amazon, well, the hallelujah chorus rang in my ... View the Post
2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks for Students (and Parents, Too!)
It's officially here: the Nordstrom Anniversary sale! It's one of the biggest sale events of the year and with many fall items deeply discounted, not one that you want to miss especially if you have a teen or college student in your family. Below are some of our favorite items from the sale this year. Remember: they sell out quickly so be sure to order items as you find them! Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks Dorm Necessities and Accessories: Kennebunk Bliss Plush Throw Upgrade your ... View the Post