Here is how we packed four large checked bags:
- Bag 1 had linens including comforter, sheets, towels, and a few stuffed things for on the bed.
- Bag 2 had dd’s clothing and shoes…almost all of what she took
- Bag 3 had the rest of her clothes. And a few odds and ends like pictures.
- Bag 4 had some school supplies, desk stuff, a small wall art, some Corelle small bowls, a couple of commuter mugs, some tea she likes.
- My carry on bag had my clothing and toiletries for my stay
- Her carry on had toiletries and a couple of changes of clothes, headphones, computer mouse.
- My personal item was an instrument case holding two very costly instruments.
- Her personal item was her computer
That’s it!
When we got to the college town, we rented a car. Make sure you get something large enough to hold all this stuff.
We then bought a pillow thing used to sit on the bed, a sleeping pillow, a cushion for the desk chair, mattress pad, computer printer, small TV, shampoo, body wash, laundry soap, etc at Target.
Fridge was rented. Roommate brought microwave and rug (when the roommate moved out a month later, Dd went to Target and replaced.
The four large suitcases were cast offs from a neighbor or from Goodwill. They were thrown in the trash once unpacked.
Dd kept her carry on bag and backpack. That’s what she used for travel.
It’s even easier now! Just order things online and find out where the college will take delivery and hold.
We thought this was easier than driving…and definitely made DD think twice about what she had to have!