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GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY AUGUST 2015 27 goodTO GO Pack it Up WHAT TO FLY WITH Carry On use the same backpack as will be used for books at school Documents Drivers licensePhoto ID Passport Medical insurance cards plan ahead and order an extra copy Social Security Card needed for employment on or off campus MoneyCredit cards Emergency numbers for family and friends Gadgets Phone Laptop Cords cables and battery chargers Headphones PersonalItems GlassesContacts WatchJewelry WalletPurse Umbrella IN CHECKED LUGGAGE PersonalCareItems Skin care and make up Toothbrush toothpaste floss mouthwash Hair care items Medications Sunscreen Razors and shaving supplies Nail care PerfumeCologne Clothing Focus on what is needed right away or until the first break. Depending where the college is located some savvy packers switch wardrobes at fall breakThanksgiving break or winter break. UnderwearBrasSocks Bathrobe PJsSlippers Loungewear Activewear Clothing needed for classes gym class athletics dance class Gym bagDaypack Seasonal clothing Swimsuit JacketCoatRain gear Caps HatsBandanas AccessoriesCostume jewelry SneakersBoots Shower shoes A MUST ITEMS THAT CAN BE SHIPPED IN ADVANCE OR PURCHASED AT COLLEGE Stacking drawersBinsDrawer organizers Bulletin boardsMessage boards Extension cordsPower strips check dorm rules and guidelines Iron or steamer check dorm rules and guidelines Desk lamp check the bulb and wattage guidelines Speakers Electric kettle or coffee pot Printer and cable extra ink and paper Flash drive School supplies staplerstaplesholepunchpens pencilsmarkershighlighterspaper notebooks note cardspost-itnotesgluescissorspaperclipsbinderclips rubberbandstapepushpinsblankCDs Medicine kit thermometervitaminscoughdrops headachereliefcoldreliefstomachmedicationantacids allergymedicationsbandagesantibioticointmenteye drops icepackhotpacks Sewing kit with safety pins Duct tape Super glue Flashlight extra batteries Tool kit multi-tool glasses repair kit etc. Bedding Hangers spacesavingclosethangersclosetorganizers Drying rack Towels and washcloths Shower caddy Laundry hamper Alarm clock Fan Posters and wall dcor Utility hooks you need more than you think Trash can Cotton swabsCotton balls TissuesToilet paper Nail polish remover Hand sanitizer Antibacterial wipes Feminine hygiene products Ziplock bags Trash bags Cleaning supplies papertowelsallpurposecleaner wipesduster Laundry detergent Dryer sheets Snacks Drinks Thermos Reusable water bottle Coffee mugs Can opener Plastic utensils Paper plates Storage containers THINGS TO RESEARCH Dorm rules regarding dorm refrigerators and micro- waves. Some colleges have a list of rental companies that drop off and pick up. Dorms have a variety of safety restrictions. For exam- ple some allow twinkle lights and others do not. Some colleges have policies on the types and number of 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 childs college I called to ask if I could ship boxes to myself care of the hotel. I planned my shipment with UPS so the boxes were waiting when we arrived. Shop online and schedule delivery to the final desti- nation. Some stores like Bed Bath and Beyond have a Pick UpThereoption which allows you to shop and pay at your home store and then pick up your boxes at the store nearest your childs school. Some schools will allow you to ship to the dorm address in advance. Coordinate with your roommate if possible. For example one can bring the printer and one might bring theTV. byTriciaWhite Managing Editor THE GLF COMPREHENSIVE PRE-COLLEGE PACKING CHECK LIST