Fun on the Web Aug 25 2012 Off to College

Do you have a young adult who is off to school? Well aside from the million and one things they need to start life in a dorm or sharing an apartment with their classmates you may want to include something that is more fun than extension cords. So here are a few ideas:
http://mixingbowlkids.typepad.com/family_bites/2011/06/diy-ice-cream-sundae-kit.html
http://mixingbowlkids.typepad.com/family_bites/2011/11/chocolate-caramel-pecan-pretzel-candy.html
http://pinterest.com/ZellaAndJack/diy-homemade-gift-sets/

chocolate-covered ANYTHING – pretzels, cherries, peanuts, etc. in a clear bag or container
homemade cookies – in a clear bag or container
cinnamon roasted almonds - in a clear bag or container

Girls Pampering Kit: Bubble bath, some sort of facial mask, nail polish, those toe separators that you can buy for a dollar at the drugstore, maybe a candle, lip gloss, scented body lotion.

But speaking of extension cords. Get a large container like a pop up hamper or translucent storage box with a tight lid and start filling with any or all of the following:
extension cords
cable zip ties
power strip
USB hub
WD40
duct tape
hammer
screwdriver
sewing kit or make your own: spools of black and white thread, fold an index card, wrap with colored thread from your sewing box, then stick a few needles through the card
Chapstick
tissues
toothpaste (heaven knows they have never bought this themselves)
hand lotion
add a spare set of sheets
towels
hot pads
kitchen gadgets (even a dorm room will see some type of cooking)
coca mix
a selection of tea or flavored coffees
2 microwave safe cups or more if its a larger room or apartment
notepads (see if you can find the magnetic variety that will go on a fridge or file cabinet)
pens
tape
scissors
paperclips
a deck of cards
maybe Jenga
throw in some favorite granola bars, or even candy bars would be welcome

Add a first aid kit

• Tweezers
• Safety Pins
• Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin)
• Antiseptic Towelettes
• Moleskin for blisters
• Bandaids or Nexcare bandages
• ACE bandage
• Ibuprofen
• Antihistamine (Benadryl)
• Anti Itch Stick

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