–College & Dorm Life–
Your 2020 Dorm Essentials
July 9, 2020
So, you’re a 2020 senior who just had the most unlikely and unprecedented end to high school and graduation ever. But the next exciting chapter of life is still ahead of you! You’ve got an entire summer to make whatever memories social distancing will allow and get ready for what’s next! If that’s college (and […]
DIY Gift Bundles for Your High School Grad
April 21, 2020
Make sure the high school grad in your life is ready for anything with these do-it-yourself gift bundles. It’s about that time! Graduation is right around the corner, which means watching our favorite kiddos become adults and head off to college. When it comes to gifting, it can sometimes feel like we don’t even know […]
Top Bathroom & Kitchen Products for Getting (and Staying) Organized
March 3, 2020
Maximize your counter, cabinet, and under-sink space with organization solutions from Bed Bath & Beyond. Ah, spring cleaning. While the idea of getting organized can feel liberating, the process to actually get there can quickly become overwhelming. I always start with the best intentions, piling everything together, sorting trash and items to be given away, […]
How to Beat the Freshmen Fifteen
September 12, 2019
We’ve all heard the horror stories of the famed “Freshman Fifteen.” It’s the tale of too much late-night pizza or dining hall goodness, too much time cramming and stressing over that history final and not enough time spent in the gym. So how can you escape this seemingly unavoidable pitfall? All it takes is a […]
Five Ways to Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home
July 25, 2019
If you’re heading off to college this fall and living on campus, you’re probably in the throes of curating the perfect dorm room pieces. If you already have a roommate, you’re spending some time coordinating with them on who’s bringing the microwave and how your beds will be arranged. As the summer winds down and […]
College Essentials for Winter
December 6, 2018
The first time I saw snow fall from the sky I was 18 years old. Needless to say, when I moved from South Florida to southwest Ohio for college, I had a few things to learn about winter. As a self-proclaimed fashionista, seasonal living meant adding even more fun pieces to my already full wardrobe, […]
– Overwhelmed to Organized – The College Edition
September 6, 2018
Here’s the thing about college: everything comes at you fast. You move in and all of a sudden you’re bombarded with 10 different syllabi, 80 different campus clubs or organizations to join, a million events to attend and everything else in between. The secret to keeping up with all of it and having the time […]
Why You Need Amazon Prime in College
July 15, 2018
When Amazon bought Whole Foods for $13.7 billion last year, it pretty much confirmed that they’re ready to take over the world. Of course, that was a fact I already knew for certain when I was in college. In the tiny one-stoplight town where I went to school, the closest anything-mart was a 15-minute drive […]
15 College Dorm Room Essentials
July 3, 2018
Today, we’re featuring 15 college dorm room essentials from Bed Bath & Beyond®. Give the college bound kids in your life a practical and unique gift they’ll be so thankful for when they get to campus! I remember opening up a big box from my cousins on the night of my high school graduation party. […]
#DormLifeNecessities
June 16, 2016
Dorm Life Necessities for College My oldest son just graduated high school and before I even had a chance to let that sink it, he’s planning what he’s going to need for his dorm room in college! Thank goodness Bed Bath & Beyond has thought of everything to make sure he will get his best […]
– Off to College – Best Stores for Back-To-School Shopping
May 29, 2015
It’s that time of year again, our recent High School graduates are preparing for college. For parents, it comes with mixed emotions. If you’re like me, you’re happy they are about to start the adventure of a lifetime and take the next step to becoming an adult; but you’re also sad they will be leaving […]
