Doesn’t that sound so much better than empty nesting? Here’s hoping!
As so many students head off—or back—to college in the coming weeks, there are probably just as many parents wondering what this next chapter is going to feel like.
Personally, I am spending my anxious energy outfitting our younger son for his freshman year, while checking in on our older son as he returns to campus for his senior year. And somewhere between freshman move-in and senior year, I’m realizing just how quickly those college years go!
As a boy mom, I have generally scrolled past the endless reels of perfectly decorated dorm rooms with a bittersweet feeling. It looks like a lot of work…but also kind of fun! Alas, shopping for my boys is probably a little easier. There’s less emphasis on coordinating throw pillows and headboards and a lot more emphasis—and wishful thinking—on cleaning supplies.
So, rather than a beautifully styled dorm-room guide, I’ve put together my practical list of the things we actually buy, pack and send to college. Some are obvious, some are things we learned along the way, and a few are things I’m fairly certain will come home unopened in May.
Whether you’re sending off your first, your last, or somewhere in between, I hope my list is helpful!
And as for the empty nest? I’m going with open nest. They may be off building their own lives, but the door—and apparently my Amazon account—is always open.
Happy shopping,
Molly
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