Category: Graduation/Dorm

Holiday Gift Guide for College Students

Of all the people on Santa’s list of naughty and nice, college students will inevitably be the most grateful recipients. For an entire semester, they’ve been pinching pennies and borrowing clothes from each other’s closets. They’ve spent their free time studying for finals or picking up an extra shift—and probably adding to their wish list… Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide for College Students

How to Beat the Freshmen Fifteen

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… Continue reading How to Beat the Freshmen Fifteen

Five Ways to Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home

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… Continue reading Five Ways to Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home

10 Fun Graduation Party Ideas

Graduation is right around the corner and today we’re bringing you 10 fun graduation party ideas. Whether you’re celebrating a high school or college graduate, these are sure to make lasting memories for years to come! This post from 2017 has become a favorite among our readers, so we’ve updated it for 2019! 1. Get an Event… Continue reading 10 Fun Graduation Party Ideas

Tips for an Unforgettable Graduation Party

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… Continue reading Tips for an Unforgettable Graduation Party

Ask Cheryl: Who Should Receive a Graduation Announcement?

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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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Who Should Receive a Graduation Announcement?

Overwhelmed to Organized: The College Edition

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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… Continue reading Overwhelmed to Organized: The College Edition

Why You Need Amazon Prime in College

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… Continue reading Why You Need Amazon Prime in College

Unique Gift Ideas for the Grad

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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… Continue reading Unique Gift Ideas for the Grad

Graduation Party Ideas Your Teenager Won’t Forget

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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… Continue reading Graduation Party Ideas Your Teenager Won’t Forget

Off to College: Best Stores for Back-To-School Shopping

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… Continue reading Off to College: Best Stores for Back-To-School Shopping

TARGET Top Back-to-College Trends

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… Continue reading TARGET Top Back-to-College Trends

Dormify’s Top 10 Must Haves For College

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… Continue reading Dormify’s Top 10 Must Haves For College

Introducing RegistryFinder.com’s College Registry Checklist

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… Continue reading Introducing RegistryFinder.com’s College Registry Checklist

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