I want to put a little going away dorm package gift for my best friend...?

Question

She always tends to forget about the little stuff, so I was thinking about getting a little basket or something to make for her.

Think of something she would need that I could put it all in, maybe like... a magazine rack? Or... just some kind of cute storage box?

Then put in it :

Toothpaste

Pkg of 2 toothbrushes

Yummy smelling soaps

Freezer Mug

uuhhhmmm... I need more ideas. All you people that dorm, give me some ideas of little things you forgot!

Thanks

Bottle Opener

Answer 1

Try these:

Can opener

shower towels

flip flops for the shower

picture frame with the two of you

ramen noodles

micro wave popcorn/mac-n-cheese

Answer 2

I've never been in a dorm but how about some microwave popcorn, nice slippers, reading light, gift cards for food places, hand sanitizer, air fresheners, some kind of over the door storage organizer for shoes or something.

Answer 3

Cereal!!! Get one of the big bags that are cheap!

Plastic bowls/plates/utensils. I had actual dishes, but hated washing them. (most college students do!).

Candles (with candle warmers since most dorms don't let you actually burn candles) or get scented room sprays...dorm rooms can start smelling a little funky after awhile.

Shower shoes (or at least make sure she has flip flops to take!)

A shower caddy, so when she goes to the shower she can just carry everything in one basket thing. Target/walmart have some good cheap ones.

She needs a lamp for her desk for the nights that she needs to stay up late and the roomie is sleeping.

Answer 4

What a cool idea and good friend you are.

I like the storage box idea, add some postage stamps and envelpoes with a nice stationary set, a disposable camera, some post-it note pads, a pair of fuzzy slippers, some plastic hangers, a candle & matches, a favorite magazine, and a journal.

These things along with those already mentioned should make her feel a little closer to home.

You should include a nice card or letter telling her how much her friendship means to you and how proud and excited you are for her.