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College Essentials - The Nellie Approved Checklist

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They’ve grown from the length of your arm to a full-fledged adult, and now they’re packing up and heading to college. Are your not-so-little kids ready for the big world of university outside of the nest? We’ve got a checklist to help you help them sort everything out (because everyone still needs help from Mom once in a while).

Room Needs & Storage


Bedside lamp
Alarm clock/clock radio
Mini trash can
Storage bins
Under-the-bed storage trays
Desk lamp
Fan
Drying rack for laundry
Bulletin board & push pins
Dry-erase wall calendar (so useful for exam season!)
Picture hangers (and double-sided tape for concrete walls)

Linens & Laundry Supplies


Sheets and pillowcases
Towels (three sets of each – bath, hand, and face)
Pillows (two!)
Mattress pad (comfy beds are key to a good sleep)
Blankets (two)
Comforter/bedspread
Clothes hangers
Laundry bag/basket
Nellie’s Laundry Soda Nuggets, WOW! Stick, Oxygen Brightener, and Lamby Wool Dryerballs
Lint Brush
Mini sewing kit
 
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