Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2016 51 Pack it Up! WHAT TO FLY WITH: Carry On (use the same backpack as will be used for books at school): DOCUMENTS • Driver’s license/Photo ID • Passport • Medical insurance cards (planaheadandorderanextracopy) • Social Security Card (neededforemploymentonoroffcampus) • Money/Credit card(s) • Emergency numbers for family and friends GADGETS • Phone • Laptop • Cords, cables and battery chargers • Headphones PERSONAL ITEMS • Glasses/Contacts •Watch/Jewelry •Wallet/Purse • Umbrella IN CHECKED LUGGAGE: PERSONAL CARE ITEMS • Skin care and make up •Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash • Hair care items • Medications • Sunscreen • Razors and shaving supplies • Nail care • Perfume/Cologne CLOTHING – Focus on what is needed right away – or until the first break. Dependingwherethecol- legeislocated,somesavvypackersswitchwardrobes atfallbreak,Thanksgivingbreakorwinterbreak. • Underwear/Bras/Socks • Bathrobe/ PJs/ Loungewear/Slippers • Activewear (gym class, dance class) • Gym bag/Daypack • Swimsuit • Jacket/Coat/Rain gear • Caps/Hats/Bandanas • Accessories/Jewelry • Sneakers/Boots • Shower shoes (AMUST) ITEMS THAT CAN BE SHIPPED IN ADVANCE OR PURCHASED AT COLLEGE: • Stacking drawers/Bins/Drawer Organizers • Bulletin Boards/Message Boards • Extension Cords/Power Strips (checkdormrulesandguidelines) • Iron or Steamer (checkdormrulesandguidelines) • Desk Lamp (checkthebulbandwattageguidelines) • Speakers • Electric Kettle or Coffee pot • Printer and Cable (extrainkandpaper) • School supplies – flashdrives,stapler,staples,holepunch,pens,pencils,markers,high- lighters,paper, notebooks, notecards,post-itnotes,glue,scissors,paperclips,binder clips,rubberbands,tape,pushpins,blankCDs • Medicine kit – thermometer,vitamins,coughdrops,headacherelief,coldrelief,stomach relief,antacids,allergymedications,bandages,antibioticointment,eyedrops, ice/hotpacks • Sewing kit with Safety Pins • Flashlight (extrabatteries) •Tool kit (multi-tool,glassesrepairkit,ducttape,superglue,etc.) • Bedding • Hangers (spacesavingclosethangers/closetorganizers) • Drying Rack/Laundry Hamper •Towels andWashcloths/Shower Caddy • Alarm clock • Fan • Posters andWall Décor • Utility hooks (youneedmorethanyouthink!) •Trash can/Trash Bags • Cotton swabs/Cotton balls •Tissues/Toilet paper • Nail Polish Remover • Hand Sanitizer/AntibacterialWipes • Ziplock Bags/Storage Containers • Cleaning supplies (papertowels,allpurposecleaner,wipes,duster) • Laundry detergent/Dryer Sheets • Snacks/Drinks •Thermos/ReusableWater Bottle/Coffee Mugs • Can opener/Plastic Utensils/Paper Plates THINGS TO RESEARCH: • Dorm rules regarding dorm refrigerators and microwaves. • Dorm safety restrictions. Forexample,someallowtwinklelightsandothersdonot. • Some colleges have policies on extension cords, power strips, desk lamps and other things that can be a fire hazard. TIPS: • Since I knew I would be spending three nights at a hotel near my child’s college, I called to ask if I could ship boxes to myself care of the hotel. Iplannedmyshipment withUPSsotheboxeswerewaitingwhenwearrived. • Shop online and schedule delivery to the final destination. Somestoreshavea“Pick UpThere”optionwhichallowsyoutoshopandpayatyourhomestoreandthenpickup yourboxesatthestorenearestyourchild’sschool. GOOD LIFE FAMILY'S COMPREHENSIVE PRE-COLLEGE PACKING CHECK LIST byTriciaWhite | Managing Editor For a printable packing list, visit goodlifefamilymag.com.