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Bring a tiny stapler. Lots of the printers don't have staplers by them anymore because you can tell it to staple in the settings but who has time for that.

Engineering paper, notebooks, a nice metal ruler, binders if you truly think you're going to use them (and 3 hole punch), something to write assignments/etc in if you think that's helpful to you, a good eraser (I like kneaded ones), you'll need a non-programmable calc for 1101 if you're taking it (TI-34, like $10), index cards for studying, binder clips are the absolute best for everything. Post it tabs are awesome for marking up books that you might sell back.

Check with your roommate(s) about who's got a fridge, microwave, possible TV/gaming system/etc so you don't both bring them. (ALSO A BOX FAN!) Same if someone's got a futon. Flat pack is good if you might not need/want it, you can shove it under a bed or something. Some folks like rugs, I know the carpet in some rooms is pretty gross. If you're in McNair you can probably live without a fridge, there are full size ones in the kitchenettes and people are pretty good about respecting labels. They also have decent sized TVs in the kitchenettes (basically McNair has the best kitchenettes). I've heard and experienced both ends of the spectrum for Wads - kitchenettes only have minifridges anyway, and the suites come with them.

Make sure your boots, coat, snowpants are both warm and waterproof, you can spray them with silicone spray if you're not sure. (Especially if you're planning on helping with snow statues during Carni). I recommend Columbia and/or Mountain Hard Wear, had good experiences with both. A balaclava type thing is definitely a good choice, plus an assortment of hats/gloves/etc for different weather/days/whatever. Wet gloves are not fun. Get ski goggles or similar, you'll thank me later.

Quarters for the dryer, don't bother with one of those pop up laundry hampers, get a decent bag or just bring the stereotypical laundry basket - I've seen many of these, and I have one myself, and it's lasted more than five years. Just put your name on it or something so somebody doesn't think it's theirs.

Dumb stuff you might not think about: extension cords, power strips, ethernet splitter/switch (only 1 port per room which kind of sucks), stuff like WD-40, super glue, goo-gone, magic eraser, zip ties, flip flops for the shower, shower caddy/bucket, a mirror (if in Wads), (not) duct tape, 3M hooks for all the things, poster putty/sticky tack... a cool/funny/weird hat if you're planning on joining pep band, your instrument if the above may apply to you, hockey/etc equipment for broomball (look for stuff early for the best deals)...

We used to live out of suitcases (due to Mom's employment, not this, this sucks and I'm so sorry they're going through this)! Small portable game systems are a must for kids, I don't know if that's something that they made it out with, but they sure made our lives better. I would have killed for a Kindle, but even old systems from a second hand shop or a yard sale (sometimes you have to leave them behind anyway, it's hurts less if they weren't expensive) would probably be welcome. Phone cards, even just one a piece for emergencies, are incredibly helpful. We sometimes used blow up furniture, they don't often last long, but it's fun, it's portable, and it's yours. Decorative throws serve multiple purposes: as blankets, you can hang them for decor that helps the heating bill, and then you can wrap your stuff in them when you leave again. A camera, so that you can focus on new happy memories (not trying to encourage repression, but it really makes forgetting the bad parts easier later when you have concrete proof of the good ones). Stuff for a luxurious bath every now and then would be 'frivolous' enough for a gift, and it helps with the mental health, as well as technically being practical (everyone needs to be clean!).


> She also has no car

Is there any form of public transportation where they are? You could spring for a month's bus/tram/equivalent pass.



As for the organizing, there are the closets that hang, or the collapsible stand alone wardrobe. There's pop up storage bins, or this hoarder enabling abomination that I may be buying myself now. These things are like suitcases you never have to unpack.

I actually have this vacuum, it works awesome on hard floors and gets the job done on carpets if you keep at it, it's fairly quiet for a vacuum, and comes apart for getting hard to reach areas/fixing when you sucked up something it shouldn't have eaten. You could toss in a few small office/kitchen sized trashcans and liners to match, a lot of people can stay clean if they have arms reach access to a bin, but never think about buying extra bins.

You said that she has some cookware, but I'm going to add this here anyway. We always left behind the measuring spoons and cups, then wouldn't buy more until we absolutely had to. We often lived in hotels and lived off of whatever could be microwaved or grilled on the hibatchi (note, that was an example, don't spend more than $20 on one), and a good set of microwavable dishes makes a world of difference as to what you can make. Spices to dress up canned veggies are also indispensable and often out of budget, even if it's just some Mrs. Dash mixes, seasoning salt, garlic powder.

Lastly though, I want to commend you. You're an awesome friend. The world would be a better place with more of you. Knowing that someone out there has your back can mean everything when you have nothing. Good luck to your friend and her son, I hope your care package makes their day.

I would get one of these (any color) put it on the floor, and put pooches food in there

https://www.amazon.com/SimpleHouseware-Stackable-Cabinet-Sliding-Organizer/dp/B01M34JROA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?

I have one of these on the inside of my pantry door. LOVE IT!

https://www.amazon.com/ClosetMaid-1233-Adjustable-77-Inch-18-Inch/dp/B00D8OYUTM/ref=sr_1_5?

something like these or smaller are great for organizing boxes and pouches

https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Household-Stackable-Organizer-Bathrooms/dp/B01C95YLI0/ref=sr_1_11?

Or this style

https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Plastic-Storage-Organizer-Container/dp/B07D84P19H/ref=sr_1_26?

these would be great for your canned goods, and I would put this one on the floor down by pooches food

https://www.amazon.com/Bextsware-Dispenser-Stackable-Organizer-Refrigerator/dp/B07RPTWYLQ/ref=sr_1_36?

or something like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXHPA98/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?

I have some of these too

https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Standing-Kitchen-Dispenser-Organizer/dp/B01GK21O06/ref=sr_1_52?

Maybe put your plastic containers in something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Teyyvn-Plastic-Storage-Basket-10-03/dp/B0746FZL1F/ref=sr_1_9?

Here are my tips:

1.Don't buy stuff you don't realistically see yourself using. I bought a shoe organizer that folded under my bed and didn't use it once (seeing as I'm a guy.).

2.Most "dorm" marketed stuff is garbage, these things suck:http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-HMP-01127-Pop-Up-Spiral-Hamper/dp/B001F51A8U/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1344448495&sr=8-16&keywords=laundry+basket
buy a real laundry basket like this: http://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-12158006-Laundry-Titanium-Handles/dp/B001E4XEW2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1344448703&sr=8-3&keywords=laundry+basket

3. Headphone GODDAMNIT HEADPHONES! Nobody wants to hear your music and you dont want to hear theirs, I've had these for two years and they are amazing:http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-XB500-Diaphragm-Driver-Headphones/dp/B001RB24S2/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1344448786&sr=1-4&keywords=sony+mdx

4.If you have communal bathrooms, buy and bring your own toilet paper, its a gift from the heavens.

5.Crock pot: Get one and learn its magic. No cafeteria food is still good after a month and I've never heard of a dorm not allowing crock pots.

6.Full-size comforters are fine on the weird "xtra-long twin" beds, but the sheets must be correct.

7.You might have to put some things on hold for awhile, your life will not be the same. I love shooting and hunting, but I had to learn to do without my first year. Don't sit around and mope about it, find something new to do. Don't replace old hobbies, just try new things you also enjoy.

> Next, find all the clothes and go to a laundromat if you can find the money (it is MUCH easier to take it all to the laundromat!!).

Want to second this. I'm a single dad of three kids. I simply couldn't keep up with the washing whilst also having a full time job and a long commute. I've now fixed this by buying dedicated laundry bags for each member of the family (literally - tall bags with Laundry written on them) and then once a week it gets given to the laundrette for a service wash. As soon as it's back, same evening kids and I fold away the clothes and hang them up.

Instantly the dining room table stopped being full of washing or clean washing that hadn't been folder/hung/put away. Same for the utility room. That one step and routine has made such a positive difference to our household.

Fuck me, next time people take the piss out of Jordan Peter's 12 Rules for Life as being elementary or obvious; just remember this post.

Not having a go OP - we've all been there. But self care is very important for your overall well-being.

I tell you what is a big help once you've actually got this shit tidied.

Every day, just have "Five Minute Tidy Up Time" - just a little reminder on your phone (I like an app called Habits to help keep track).

Tell yourself you'll just do 5 minutes a day - even choose a song you play, and just tidy up while that is on.

When it's done, you can return to whatever important business you were doing.

Presumably this has been like this for weeks or forever - so slowly doing a little bit each day over the next week or to may seem weak to some, but it will get done, and actually get that habit started.

And make sure you have a storage space for everything.

A couple of those plastic boxes with lids are always useful, especially for that fucking foam shite. (I see you have one already, get more).

Get a proper rubbish bin.

Get a proper clothes basket.

You have empty shelves and books on the floor.

That can be your starting point.

Take the rubbish out.

Order them things off Amazon NOW. Fucking, don't tell yourself you'll get them cheaper next time you go tot he shops, just do it now.

>a tall narrow hamper style one that was easier to carry up stairs and halls I liked better

like this? Or not collapsible at all?

Keys we usually keep in a little plastic cup on the picnic table at the campsite - find an easy spot that you will remember so you don’t lose them. And then at night we bring the cup inside. Electronics don’t get used much (ideally) so that we keep in the car - glove box. Otherwise if they’re in use often you could make a spot for on the counter in the trailer or in a drawer.

When I was a kid, my parents used to bring one of those big red plastic tubs for all of our activities/outdoor games/extra shoes. We always try to make it as homey as possible. Find a spot for everything as soon as you set up camp. Hope that helps! :)

Edit: formatting - I’m on mobile, sorry.

My boyfriend and I currently use his scooter. Me with a backpack on, some stuff under the seat, and some stuff between his legs. Before the scooter we would use a laundry basket, a simpler version of this, this one seems to have a lot more space:

https://www.amazon.com/Swivel-Wheels-FOLDING-SHOPPING-LAUNDRY/dp/B004U7EEZG

Add a backpack if it isn't enough. I saw you mention you got a bike, too. You could probably add a basket to the front and one to the back, though I'm not sure how much that will hold. Again, probably add a backpack lol. Hope that helps!

I create levels. I’ve put plastic cubes on their side and put items inside and on top of the cubes. You can find them at most dollar stores. If you want it to look nicer you can use these cube shaped baskets on their side. www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2SCS8L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hhtaCbYWWZWQ9

You got it my friend!

Shelving - $90

Shelf Cover - $30

Landscape Fabric - $33

Storage Totes (6 pack) - $50

Local Temp/Humidity Gauges (12 pack) - $23

Incubation Tote Filters - $10

Sterlite Medium Stacking Basket (6 pack) - $15

Humidifier - $26

Standard Fan - Already Owned

Sonoff R2 Wifi Switches (4 pack) - $23

Sonoff TH16 Sensor Switch - $20

1500W Immersion Heater - $45

Standard Cooler w/ Drain - Already Owned

In total, it was a $350 project that could definitely have been done for cheaper, but I wanted to design it in a way that made it as painless as possible to turn my cardboard into mushrooms.

Also, I have an old space heater/fan combo that I intend to use when the temperature starts to drop. I plan to automate it with one of the Sonoff Wifi switches and control it with the Sonoff temp sensor.

There are some pretty good methods of controlling fermentation temperature that don't require a special refrigerator for your carboy! I place my carboy in one of these buckets (got it from lowes for about 14 bucks) about 3/4 full of water with a bit of bleach to prevent the water from growing nasty stuff. I then freeze about 7 plastic water bottles and will place one or two in the water every time the temperature goes above what I'm after. You just take the temperature of your bucket water because thermodynamic laws will cause your carboy and your bucket water to constantly try to achieve equilibrium. You just refreeze the thawed water bottles when you put frozen ones in the bucket. It's not perfect temperature control, but it definitely works if you just check the temp whenever you can. My house gets up to about 78°F during the hottest part of the day, and I was able to keep my most recent brew fermenting at about 69°F for a few weeks using this method.

cheers

I have a few like similar to this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HTIVY5A/ref=sspa_dk_detail_7?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01HTIVY5A&pd_rd_wg=F4Mk5&pd_rd_r=ETSF2HEV3V61F6ZA5DDB&pd_rd_w=EFNeE

and never had problems with them. I guess how much wear you get highly depends on your washing machine and the setting. Mine moves very infrequently and slowly when I set to "silk / delicate". I also set the temperature to 20C and reduce spin speed to 600 rpm. I really don't think it does any more damage then hand washing. But I also have over 30 bras in rotation so they get very little wear anyway. My oldest bra is one year and has only stretched out a little bit (still on the first hook). Maybe I washed it about 25 times total.

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Last summer I used something like this: www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQ764RQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_NEnAwbPDKQ5F4 to conceal one of my buckets. It's in the closet now.

It still had fully functional front legs and was a wild animal. The laundry basket I had it in was only about a foot, maybe foot & a 1/2 tall (like this). All in all, my attempt at helping didn't seem to work.

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They make collapsible laundry baskets.

this? https://www.amazon.com/Like-SCB-10-Portable-Round-Hamper/dp/B00VWSLOP4/ref=sr_1_222?keywords=laundry+basket&qid=1556815859&s=gateway&sr=8-222

I never tried it, but I've heard people use these in the bath once they've out grown a baby bath