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Heading to College? Ten Dorm Room Must-haves


As teens get ready to head off to college, chances are you’ll hear more discussion about what to pack than what courses to take. Strik- ing a balance between bringing the essentials for living on one’s own and fitting it all into a dorm room not much bigger than a walk-in closet, can be daunting. “The best strategy is to travel with the necessities, and then order additional items once you’ve checked out the lay of the land,” says Ginny Bean, founder of Ginny’s catalog and Ginnys.com. “In many dorms, for instance, students have access to a communal micro- wave and television, so these popular items may not be necessities. Incoming students may also want to wait and see what their room- mates have.” The top 10 dorm room must-haves, according to Bean, who has


two college-aged sons of her own, are: Coffee maker - Long nights of studying have turned many incom- ing freshman into coffee drinkers. For any student who doesn’t want to walk to the corner coffee shop whenever she gets tired, a coffee maker is pretty much an essential. Alarm-clock radio/CD player - What coffee can’t accomplish, an alarm clock must. With space at a premium, combo items are wonderfully practical. And since most dorm policies prohibit playing a large stereo at full volume, a smaller unit is perfect. Laundry hamper - Wheeled hampers are great for lugging heavy clothes back and forth from the laundry room. In addition to storing dirty clothes, a hamper can double as a storage space or an im- promptu end table. Shelves or closet organizer - Few students have ever found


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enough room in their dorm dresser to hold all their sweaters, jeans and other bulky items. Shelving units and shoe racks can provide a lot of extra storage space and help curb the urge to use the dorm room floor as a second closet. Another nifty invention is the door- mounted jewelry organizer which takes up less space than a jewelry box, and has lots of hooks for keeping necklaces, bracelets, scarves and other accessories handy and tangle-free. Rolling storage cart - A cart with drawers is great for holding all


those awkward-to-store items: sheets, hair styling tools, hats and gloves, even food. And, since it has wheels, it can easily be moved out of the way or positioned to use as a temporary writing surface or nightstand. Fan - Even if a dorm room has air-conditioning, it may not be reli-


able. A free-standing or window fan is a good backup. Stocked toolbox - There’s no more borrowing dad’s tool kit when


you’re away from home. At minimum, a college toolbox should contain the dorm life survival essentials: a regular and Phillips-head screwdriver, hammer, nails, screws and wrench. Having some putty or spackle to repair walls at the end of the year can be key to saving deposit money. Dishes for two - Even if a student has a meal plan, he’ll want dishes in his dorm room for snacks, take-out and eating on the run. Remember forks, knives, spoons, plates, bowls, cups and mugs. And don’t forget the can opener. Sheets and towels - Check with the college housing office for the correct sheet size to buy for the mattress, and always include a pil- low.


Sandals - Anybody who’s ever shared a public bathroom will understand how important these are. To request a catalog or place an order, log on to www.Ginnys.com or call (800) 693-0809. You can also find Ginny’s on Facebook.


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LLC Five Time-saving Tips to Get Ready to Go Back to School


Summer trips are wrapping up and kids are counting down the days until they have to go back to school. With many parents weighed down by worries about escalating back-to- school costs, brushing up on tips and tricks for making the summer-to-school transition smoother will be helpful for the entire family. In fact, a recent survey by Bing and Impulse found that 52 percent of parents are the most concerned with the price of school supplies. To save time, money, and lighten up the mood, try implementing these tips from Lisa Gurry, a past recipient of Working Mother Magazine’s Mom of the Year award. “These simple tricks can make the back-to-


school transition go from stressful to stress- free,” Gurry says. * Shop early: Schools often provide a long and daunting list of required school supplies. Don’t try to buy everything in one day. Rather, be open to grabbing items you see on sale while out and about throughout the summer. Use local coupon-finding tools, like Bing for Mobile Deals on m.bing.com to find daily deals on all the supplies you’re looking for. * Get (cleverly) organized: Reduce the amount of time you spend running around the house looking for the keys, backpack, and lunch boxes by picking a location for each item. Try leaving your keys in the fridge with your lunchbox so you’ll never forget the lunch again. * Pack a healthy lunch and freeze a few dinners: Make sure to pack healthy lunches for your children that will help protect their immune systems and energy levels during the new transition. Great lunch options include chicken wraps and strawberry and cream cheese sandwiches. Another


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* Routines rule: Nothing causes more stress or confu- sion than an inconsistent schedule. Create a schedule early on and make sure you stick to it. Try to re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines at least one week be- fore school starts to prepare your children in advance. Going back to school doesn’t have to be a stressful ex- perience. With a few simple tips, you can make back-to- school transition more efficient, less of a hassle and even easier on your wallet.


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