Originally Posted by megmor

My daughter is heading off to school and she will be over 6 hours away...her roommate will be unable to bring much stuff and I used the following list. Luckily she will be playing volleyball and we will see her at games locally - and get her additional items if needed. Also - the WalMart delivery to store option is going to be her new best friend.

I freely admit I am a helicopter parent (in fact I am the Bell Osprey of helicopter parents.) The have more roters!

Ok - I will also admit that my list is color coordinated and that I have bins that hold most items with an itemized excel spreadsheet detailing inventory in each bin....

Screwdriver
Hammer
Scissors
Paper Towels
Cleaning Supplies
Box Cutter
Measuring Tape
Drawer Liner

Microwave
Refrigerator
Computer
TV
DVD Player
Stereo
Camera
Electric Blanket
Fan

School Stuff
Desk and bed light
Back Pack
School Supplies
Dictionary

Useful Stuff
Garbage Bags
Paper Towels/Plates
Toilet Paper
Kleenex
Sewing Kit
Ziploc Bags
Scissors
Tape
Can opener
First aid kit
Trash can
Bedding
Bedspread / comforter
Blankets
Pillows
Sheets – 2 sets
Curtains
Egg Crate
Mattress Cover
Throw Rugs
Poster Putty
Phone
Laundry Basket
Tool kit
Thumb Tacks

Glasses, Mugs, Cups
Silverware
Laundry Detergent
Extension Cords
Power strips
Nightlight
Lap Desk
Storage Stuff
Under-the-bed boxes
Bookshelves
CD/DVD Racks
Hooks
3 Drawer Rolling bin
Hangers
Baskets

Important Stuff
Insurance Medical Card
Credit/Debit Card
Cell Phone
Checkbook

Misc. Stuff
Alarm Clock
Surge Protector
Over Door towel Rack
Suitcase or duffel bag
Cd’s, Pictures, Posters
Umbrella
Sports Stuff
Stationery and stamps
Personal Stuff
Toothbrush and holder
Towels
Blow dryer, brush, comb
Cosmetics & hair products
Cotton balls and Qtips
Nail Polish / Remover
Lotions, Razor, Gel
Glasses or extra contacts
Shower shoes
Shower Caddy
Safe