Helpful items to bring to College

OK, so tomorrow is the first day of August and your Mom has probably already begun packing your car with all your stuff for school. Don't panic, all parents start to do this or they are still in denial and pretending you are not leaving. Either way, you're starting to buy dorm accessories and things you think will be helpful. So, before you ponder any longer in the aisles of Target and Walmart questioning whether you will need all those containers or the fuzzy pink cheetah rug, check out what I and many other college students have found useful to have!

• Small tool kit (can be bought at Lowe's or Walmart)
• First Aid Kit (fun character band aids are great too...I have Hello Kitty!)
• Sewing Kit (even if you don't know how to sew, there will be someone who does and they can help sew back on a lost button!)
• Stain removers (Tide To-Go stick or Shout works wonders!)
• Clorex wipes (college dorm= germs!)
• Power Stripes (Having 1 or 2 of these are a huge help)
• Throw pillows (so your friends can lounge comfortably in your room ...Walmart has some good colors and deals for these!)
• DVD's (movie nights or Lord of the Rings Marathon's are big and a great way to relax with friends so don't forget your favorite movies)
• Disney Classics (If your a huge Disney fan and have the movies bring them and know that you are not alone with singing and knowing all the words...)
• Shower caddy with HOLES (to help drain water!)
• Hand Sanitizer ( Keep it on your desk and use especially if your friends are feeling under the weather...remember dorms=germs)
• Bed Risers (can allow you to store a lot more under your bed without having a loft)
• Duct Tape (It fixes everything!!)