15 Items for Your College Packing Checklist

It’s about that time; time for college students to head back to school for a brand new year. Packing everything up for a new semester of school is no easy task since there’s so much to pack. When making your checklist, don’t forget to add these ten items you may not have thought to put in your suitcase!

 

  1. Batteries (in all standard sizes)
  2. A fan – dorm rooms can get hot!
  3. A shower caddy for all your toiletries
  4. Your health insurance card (keep it in your wallet)
  5. First aid kit
  6. Flip flops or shower shoes
  7. Spare sheets & a blanket
  8. Flashlight
  9. Extra ink for your printer
  10. Laundry detergent
  11. A laundry basket
  12. An umbrella
  13. A bathrobe
  14. Extension cord
  15. A power strip for your desk area

Summer Cleaning and Organizing Checklist

We’re getting closer to the official start of summer and it’s time to start thinking about summer cleaning! Get ahead of the game by printing out this list so you can clean and organize everything in your home soon and spend more time in the sun!

  1. Switch out clothing to your summer clothing
  2. Wash and change your bedding to lighter blankets and comforters
  3. Change your furnace filter
  4. If you have window A/C units, change those filters as well
  5. Organize and clean out your pantry
  6. Wash all outdoor furniture
  7. Rotate or flip your mattress
  8. Locate and clean all summer/beach toys and gear
  9. Wash your bed pillows
  10. Wash & sweep your patio or porch