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Laundry Cheat Sheet for Your College-Bound Graduate

By Cindy Hopper

My son is off to college in the Fall and we’ve been talking about what he he needs while living away at college.  And shopping for dorm necessities.

I must admit I was not so ready for all of this.  I am proud beyond measure of this young man who is hardworking, kind and loving. He constantly amazes me with his special gifts and talents, and his concern and care for others. He is ready for college and I am so thankful for that, but I will be so terribly sad to not have him with me every day.

I don’t know where the time has gone. I remember when he was a baby, and I was exhausted and feeling sorry for myself, another mother said to me, “Remember the days are long but the years are short.” That has always stuck with me.

It is a short time when you realize that you may only have 18 summers with your children living full-time at home. So that is what we have had and now I can look back and honestly say that that was the shortest time imaginable. I wish I could have 18 more years.

Adding items (towels) to a Target gift registry

While I was reminiscing, my son was moving on, picking out items and making his list.

Man in a blue shirt adding items to a gift registry

At the top of the list were the basics, like bedding and bath towels.

Towels and bed sheets

Now with all these amazing linens he will need to know how to care for them.

Plastic Container filled with laundry products

So I made him a little Laundry Cheat Sheet. He can keep this handy while at college to know exactly how to care for all of his bedding, towels and clothes as well.

I am sharing this little cheat sheet with you, too.   Know a graduate that will need this when s/he leaves home soon?  Just download a copy of my Laundry Cheat Sheet and print to share with him or her.

Laundry Cheat Sheet Printable

My son is heading out of state for college. He is ready for an adventure and to give life a go on his own. I love his willingness to step out there and take on this opportunity.   I just need to confirm that he knows how to do his own laundry, now.  Heh.

More from Alpha Mom on Getting Ready for College:

  1. Gearing up for College: College Dining Meal Plan Options
  2. Senior Year Retail Therapy
  3. Essential College Dorm Items Missing From Every Packing List 

 

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Cindy Hopper

Cindy Hopper was fortunate to be raised in a family who appreciated the arts. This background led to a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education. With a keen eye for design and color, Cindy has cont...

Cindy Hopper was fortunate to be raised in a family who appreciated the arts. This background led to a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education. With a keen eye for design and color, Cindy has continued her love of art and is now passing her creative skills on to her three children. Cindy’s family and friends are the beneficiaries of her passion for fun and meaningful creative projects.

Cindy’s personal blog, Skip to My Lou, has taken her love of a project to new levels. Postings keep the family busy -– from testing new recipes for holiday treats to designing and building floats for a neighborhood parade to making fabric rolls to hold crayons to creating themed parties. Cindy seems to have an unending supply of ideas for gifts, parties and rainy days.

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