by Amy Levenson Krumholz | Contributor Who knew…the plain white tee can take you from date night to a luncheon, to the office and even to a cocktail party! Think of it as your blank canvas. You can take it from casual to dressy and everywhere in-between with a…
by Kristin Ciciarelli | Contributor Have you ever had a total meltdown? You know, one of those really embarrassing, drama-filled episodes where you announce to yourself and the world, seemingly out of nowhere, that in no uncertain terms, you “Just. Can’t. Take. It. Anymore.” But how did you get…
Helping Your College-Bound Teen Maintain Good Mental Health By Diana Weaver | Contributor Sending your teen off to college is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for parents. We equip our young people with new laptops, supplies for a comfortable dorm room, snacks to help them survive erratic hours and much…
By Madison Cook | Staff Writer Oh… the good ole’ teenage years. Six of the most stressful and emotional, yet incredibly AWESOME years of our lives when we are finally discovering who we really are – our interests, passions, true friends – the things that mean the most to us. …
How to make your dorm room reflect your personal style on any budget Here are some easy-to-manage tips from moms and students for transforming your space into a place that you can really settle in to. Katherine’s Tips “To make my 84 square foot dorm room a home, I used…
How to make an ordinary dorm room super functional By Tricia White | Managing Editor Living comfortably in a small space can be challenging, but it’s not completely hopeless. Creating a functional dorm room for your teen can be an essential part of their productivity at college. Between classes, studying, and…
Transforming Your Dorm Room into Your Home Away From Home At a time when you really need a welcoming environment that feeds your creativity and offers a sanctuary from the stresses of big life changes, the typical dorm room is a notoriously small, drab utilitarian space that leaves little room…
After having three children move into college dorms, I have learned a few tips of the trade that may make life a little bit less stressful for all you fretting mamas and easier for those college freshman moving away from home for the first time. by Cala Pence | Contributor…
The GLF Comprehensive Pre-College Packing Check List by Tricia White | Managing Editor 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 (plan ahead and order an extra copy) • Social…