With offers of admission rolling in from ED and EA applications, now is a good time to start thinking about preparing for dorm life in the fall. With stores offering huge discounts during the holidays, there’s no better time to start stockpiling those dorm essentials in preparation for move in day. College is an […]
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Getting Ready for Dorm Life
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 | Comments Off on Getting Ready for Dorm Life
Wednesday’s Parent: The Safety Formula in College Prep
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 | Comments Off on Wednesday’s Parent: The Safety Formula in College Prep
College prep not only entails the typical kinds of prep: college applications, scholarship searches, test prep, essay prep and financial aid; but it should also include safety preparation. When you talk about safety, parents cringe. Their biggest fear in sending their student off to college is the concern that they will be safe away […]
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Sending Your Student to College With Music
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, August 13th, 2015 | Comments Off on Sending Your Student to College With Music
College move in day is approaching and families across the country are packing their cars to drop their new college students off at the dorm. Dorm rooms are traditionally small and cramped, with little space to bring all the comforts of home. But a must have for your student is a smartphone. They will […]
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Creative Organization Ideas for College Dorm Rooms
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 | 1 Comment
My guess is it happens to at least one of every two college freshman each fall. Living on campus has been something they have dreamed about since that day they caught their little brother reading their diary in seventh grade. Everything about it is new and exciting, including the freedom and the novelty of […]
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Get Your Dorm Room Organization On!
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 | Comments Off on Get Your Dorm Room Organization On!
Who wouldn’t like a dorm makeover? Those dorm rooms are small, cramped and devoid of any style. If your college student is heading to college in the fall, you can sign up for the College Savings Weekend at their nearest store, students will be entered to win one of ten $1,000 Dorm Room Makeovers! Don’t miss […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 | Comments Off on Making the Dorm Feel Like Home
One thing that can help with empty nest syndrome when your children move away for college is the knowledge that the environment your kids live in is the best for what they need. That means going with them to check out their choices of dorm, and taking a good look at what’s on offer. […]
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Dorm Decor Must-Haves for Your High School Grad
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, June 12th, 2014 | Comments Off on Dorm Decor Must-Haves for Your High School Grad
With high school graduation in full swing, finding the perfect dorm decor for your teen is next on the list. Take a look at these graduation gift ideas to be prepared for fall move in! Decorative Curtains Students are going to want privacy when sharing their small space with a new roommate. Hanging a […]
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Designer dorm rooms–the wave of the future?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 | Comments Off on Designer dorm rooms–the wave of the future?
The trend: parents hiring designers to deck out their student’s dorm room. Are designer dorm rooms the wave of the future? According to an article on bizjournals.com, parents are hiring interior designers for college dorm rooms: More students and their parents are paying interior designers $90 to $175 an hour to turn drab dorm […]
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Smart snacks to eat while studying
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, June 17th, 2013 | Comments Off on Smart snacks to eat while studying
Studying is hungry work, but choosing the wrong foods to satisfy this hunger can actually decrease your energy levels and sabotage your healthy diet. Chips, cookies and other snacks consisting of simple carbohydrates provide bursts of energy, but this energy quickly dissipates, so you experience crashes. Instead of binging on junk food, eat healthy, […]
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Off to college? Tips for getting along with roommates
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, May 30th, 2013 | Comments Off on Off to college? Tips for getting along with roommates
We’ve all seen movies about the college experience, ripe with parties, drinking and new experiences. The reality of it is, living with roommates isn’t always one big love-fest. How you get along with your roommates impacts your entire college experience, so follow these tips designed to help you coexist peacefully. Create a System When more […]
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