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Electronics
- alarm clock
- camera
- CDs
- music player
- cell phone & charger
- selfie stick
- laptop
- tablet or e-reader
- ethernet cable
- DVD player
- power strip with surge protector
- printer and ink cartridges
- printer paper
- TV
- TV coaxial cable
- bluetooth speaker
- gaming system
Dorm Room, Bed & Bath
- mattress pad (one of my children’s FAVORITE graduation gifts)
- pillow
- XL twin sheets & pillow cases (confirm size of dorm mattress)
- comforter or bedspread
- husband/bedrest pillow
- lapdesk
- towels
- throw rugs
- shower shoes
- shower caddy
- desk lamp & bulbs
- hangers
- full-length door mirror
- microwave
- mini fridge
- fan
- sound machine
- posters
- underbed storage
- accessory holder
- shoe rack or holder
- water pitcher with filter
Laundry
- laundry basket or bag
- detergent
- dryer sheets
- fabric freshener for dry-fit
- iron
- ironing board
Personal items and toiletries
- ear plugs
- ibuprofen or acetaminophen
- antacid
- Pepto-Bismol
- cosmetics
- first aid kit
- bandages
- soap
- shampoo
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- razor and shaving accessories
- hair products
- hair dryer
- prescription meds
- sunglasses
- nailclippers
ID and banking
- ATM card
- checkbook
- insurance card
- social security card
- passport
School supplies
- backpack
- pens and pencils
- spiral notebooks
- calculator
- scissors
- stapler
- paper clips
- tape
- Post-it notes
- Command strips
- dry erase board
Miscellaneous
- umbrella
- flashlight
- pepper spray
- sports equipment
- bicycle and lock
- can opener
- water bottle (Yeti’s are fantastic!)
- hammock
Can you think of anything not listed? DO chime in in comments!
Gift cards for gas, local restraunts, and local grocery stores would make it easier for students who go to college away from home.
Bible? It became a joke when my daughter left home because I kept finding yet another Bible to give her. “Uh, Mom, I have three you gave me already” but now, three years after she left home? She announced it was one of the first things she unpacked when she moved to her new apartment. Yeah!!