–Graduation/Dorm–
Great Gifts for Graduates
April 15, 2019
It’s graduation season and the open house and party invitations abound! There’s so much to celebrate as the high school seniors in your life look forward to this new adventure: life on their own at college! How can you help equip them for this next, exciting step? We have a few gift ideas we know […]
Tips for an Unforgettable Graduation Party
April 11, 2019
Graduation season is just around the corner! We know you’re thrilled (and maybe a bit emotional) that this day has finally arrived and it’s time to start planning a fabulous, memorable event to celebrate your child’s accomplishments. Here are 10 great tips to get you started on the road to a perfect party. Consult the […]
– Ask Cheryl – Who Should Receive a Graduation Announcement?
April 9, 2019
It can be challenging to decide who should be on the mailing list when sending out graduation invitations or announcements. Cheryl, My daughter is graduating from high school in May and I’m preparing to order announcements. To whom should I send the announcement? My whole Christmas card list? I don’t want everyone to feel obligated […]
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. […]
Unique Gift Ideas for the Grad
May 1, 2018
If you’re like us, the month of May is filled to the brim with graduation celebrations. As the list gets longer, the gift ideas seem to dwindle- especially for your most special graduates. Money and gift cards are a great starting point, but the thoughtfulness that these unique gifts bring to the table will be […]
Graduation Party Ideas Your Teenager Won’t Forget
April 12, 2018
High school graduation is a rite of passage. For parents, it’s a bittersweet moment—but for graduates, it’s a clean slate, a new adventure, and in their eyes, the first shot at adulthood. And to celebrate this teenage milestone, it’s important that you do it up big for the next chapter in your budding college freshman’s […]
#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 […]
Top Dorm Essentials from Bed Bath & Beyond
May 2, 2015
You’re closing the door on one chapter of your life, and you’re about to begin a great, new adventure – college! If you’re planning to live on campus, you’ll want to stock your dorm to make your new space feel like home. Bed Bath & Beyond is here to help with great resources and services […]
TARGET Top Back-to-College Trends
August 27, 2014
Always a favorite for back-to-college shopping, this summer Target launched a new college registry, making it easy for family and friends to help students outfit their new dorm room or apartment. Our college-bound guests were looking for an easy way to manage lists and share them with friends and family online,” said Jenna Reck, public […]
Dormify’s Top 10 Must Haves For College
August 22, 2014
Since college tends to be the first time students are away from home, their dorm rooms are their home away from home, and a place that reflects their personal style. While it should also be a place to relax and hang out with friends, we know how important it is to have a stylish yet […]
Introducing RegistryFinder.com’s College Registry Checklist
June 6, 2014
College life is a unique experience, and that’s especially true for college dorm life. For many students it will be their first time living away from home and it’s also probably the first time they’ll be sharing small quarters with a relative stranger. Anxiety levels tend to rise for soon-to-be freshmen at the thought of […]
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Top 20 Essentials for Dorm Living
May 16, 2014
Graduation is here for the High School class of 2014, and with that comes the next step in life… college! Thoughts lead to discussions of dorm life and how cramming all their stuff in a small room is not an easy task. So whether you are heading off to college or sending your child, you […]
