I know I sound like an old fuddy-duddy, but when I went to college, I took a couple of suitcases. And nothing was brand new. I used whichever sheets and towels my mother decided she didn’t need anymore. Well, things have changed. Now stores like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target and Walmart make it so easy to buy so much. They offer convenient college registries and remind you to tell your friends and family. In many cases, you order everything at home and it is all delivered right to your college. as with every other milestone in our lives, we have become convinced that we need to observe our children’s college transitions by purchasing things. And the more the better. Read more at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/25/your-money/on-college-move-in-day-resist-the-u-haul-shortcuts.html?ref=business
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