Last year's shopping, checklists, and bedding threads.

[gladmom]

Sure! The only difference is that the XL beds are longer. So if a regular twin comforter works for your kid on a regular twin bed, he/she can just sleep a little lower down from the top of the bed.

But you will need the XL sheets, especially the fitted one.

[OKgirl]

Does anyone know when BBB and similar stores bring out their college things?

[gladmom]

It's gotta be soon. I remember shopping for college things in late August/September one year and was told that the season was over.

bedbathandbeyond.com has a "Shop for College" section that you can shop from now.

[chocoholic]

Actually, for both of my kids at college, we bought the XL sheet set, and the full-size comforter, because the twin comforters are ridiculously narrow, and your arms and legs keep poking out and getting cold!! plus it makes bed-making simpler.

[gladmom]

That's what I did for both of my kids' rooms before they went to college and for my D at college. I like the more finished look of a bigger quilt. My S, though, is going across the country, and since he sleeps hot, we're just sending a couple of blankets instead of a quilt. He can throw the blankets in the washing machine when necessary -- that's always more difficult with a quilt. And they will pack much smaller in baggage. If he needs more warmth, I'll be happy to send him more stuff later.

[MaryTN]

Our Linens N Things has a Memorial Day coupon for 20% off your entire purchase. It was in the Sunday ads.

[jym626]

Linens N Things filed for bankrupcy a few weeks ago. They should be having some incredible sales, I would think.

[NJ_mother]

Anyone every buy the college dorm linens from here?
https://www.rhl.org/g/linens.aspx
Was thinking of having a value pack delivered straight to dorm. What do other CCers think?

[rodney]

Looks interesting (and reasonable)...just curious about quality of linens (stiffness??) but with guarantee, looks good....

According to their FAQ's, though, they only ship home, NJ_mother......

[NJ_mother]

Thanks Rodney. Washing with fabric softener can do wonders. Maybe better if they come home for a wash first, eh?

[rodney]

Yup, that's actually what the website suggests.......I just forwarded it to my D (the picky one)......

[NJ_mother]

Your D and my D must know each other somehow.
Picky, for certain.

[NJ_mother]

We just ordered one of the value packs. D was so excited she offered to pay for half of it. Do wonder what a bedside buddy is. Anyone know?

[bmom]

I think it's something that you can put under your mattress with the pockets hanging out down the side to put stuff in.

[rodney]

NJ_mother: I'm impressed; not so picky afterall!! My D is too busy with prom to even check her e-mail.....Yes, the bedside buddy is exactly as bmom described; it's actually pictured on the website.......

NJ: PM me when you get it; curious if it's "too good to be true..."