{"id":860,"date":"2024-07-16T14:12:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/?p=860"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:23:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:23:20","slug":"packing-tips-for-college-move-in-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/packing-tips-for-college-move-in-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing Tips For College Move-in Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The day is quickly approaching when your child will be flying the coop for college. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many parents, this is an emotional send off, typically with mixed feelings of pride and sadness\u2026or relief. In spite of the emotions, you\u2019ve got to get your kid packed so they\u2019re ready to ship off the right way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we offer practical packing tips to make move-in day smooth and as stress-free-ish as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with a Checklist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every new adventure starts with a checklist, I think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyway, creating a checklist and committing to it means you won\u2019t forget those essential items like chargers, toiletries, and your kid\u2019s favorite hoodie or tank top, depending on where they\u2019re going to school.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Break it down into categories: clothing; bedding; electronics; kitchen supplies; and personal items. A checklist not only helps you stay organized but also gives you peace-of-mind that you\u2019ve got everything covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would certainly do some kind of supervising or final check, because if your child forgets something, of course it will be your <\/em>fault. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack Smart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to packing, it\u2019s all about maximizing space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use vacuum-sealed bags for clothes and bedding, because they save a ton of space and keep everything organized. Plus, it\u2019s kind of cool to vacuum-seal things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roll clothes instead of folding them\u2014this not only saves space but also reduces wrinkles, and showing up to campus as a wrinkly freshman will not make a good first impression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your kid bins and baskets for easy transport and to keep their dorm room tidy once they\u2019re all moved in. What happens after that is up to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritize Essentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Less is more, more or less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your kid\u2019s entire room doesn\u2019t have to be packed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorm rooms are small, especially if your freshman has a roommate, so encourage them to pack only what they need. Pack only for the season and plan to swap out clothes when they visit home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t argue if they want to bring that teddy bear they\u2019ve cuddled with their whole life. There are other worthy battles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinate with Your Roommate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whichever way the kids communicate today, encourage your freshman to coordinate with their roommate ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no need for two microwaves or mini-fridges in one small space. Decide who will bring what to avoid duplicates and make the most of their shared space. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to start building a good relationship with the new roommate with whom they\u2019ll be in very close quarters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack a \u201cFirst-Night\u201d Bag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Move-in day can be chaotic, and the last thing your kid will want to do is dig through boxes to find their toothbrush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommend a \u201cfirst-night\u201d bag with essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, pajamas, and any medications they might need (and that teddy bear). This way, they can easily settle in and relax after a long day of moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Label Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Labeling boxes and bins might sound tedious, but so is parenting, and you\u2019ve made it this far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little extra effort now will save you a lot of headaches later. Clearly mark each box with its contents. Trust me, this will make unpacking a breeze and help your kid find what they need without tearing through everything.It\u2019s also a great way to avoid those frantic, \u201cMom, where\u2019s my charger?\u201d calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🚨 SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT 🚨<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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You got this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About BasketWorks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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The day is quickly approaching when your child will be flying the coop for college.  For many parents, this is an emotional send off, typically with mixed feelings of pride and sadness\u2026or relief. In spite of the emotions, you\u2019ve got to get your kid packed so they\u2019re ready to ship off the right way.  Today, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/860"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=860"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":864,"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/860\/revisions\/864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}