TAG: Going Off to College

My friend Ebby of EvelynBlogs had a great post for people going off to college this fall. I'm just going to expand on her already extensive list of things that may be helpful for new college students. Here's a link to the original post so you can check it out!

http://evelynborchert.blogspot.com/2011/08/going-off-to-college.html

MY SUGGESTED SHOPPING LIST FOR NEW COLLEGE STUDENTS...


#1  SUNSCREEN because nothing is grosser than peeling all over your lab partner...

High End= Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Sun Defense SPF 50 $30 (lotion) $20 (Stick)

Mid Range= Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock $11

Low End= CVS Sunscreen, SPF 50 $8.49

#2  BABY WIPES your fellow students will appreciate the fact that you don't smell like a locker room. TRUST ME!!!
I always had a plastic bag with a few of these in my purse to freshen up when I was feeling sweaty after walking to class or just needed a quick way to feel cleaner. These are a great thing to have in your bag,  especially during midterms and finals when you might not get to shower as often as you'd like. When you've been up all night studying and have to run to class, they are the quickest way to make you feel less like a smelly animal and more like a human being again.

#3  ALL PURPOSE MOISTURIZER in your bag or your bathroom, these are great for cuticles, hands, knees, and elbows. In a pinch I've also used them on my lips and face, though they can break you out, so I don't recommend doing that everyday. These are also good for minor abrasions, burns, blisters, and callouses.

High End= Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant $17

Mid Range= Burt's Bees Hand Salve $9

Low End= CVS 100% Pure Cocoa Butter Stick $1

#4  SAFETY PINS a godsend for those of us who can't sew. Avoid a potential wardrobe malfunction and keep a few of these around...

#5  RESCUE REMEDY, VALERIAN ROOT For when you're freaking out about the amount of work you have to do, stressing over classes, or trying not to murder your roommate. Valerian root to help you get your healthy sleep without being groggy the next day, and the rescue remedy to help you mellow out and not lose your shit.