(A playful twist on “Do-Re-Mi” from The Sound of Music)
So your student’s heading to college—and the to-do list is miles long. You’re stressing about what to pack, and your student is probably stress-scrolling TikTok. 🎓📦
Let’s take a breath.
Let’s start at the very beginning (a very good place to start). 🎵
Here’s a catchy (and actually useful!) list of the very basic dorm room essentials—sung to the tune of a classic. Because why not have a little fun while knee-deep in moving boxes?
🎼 “Pack With Me” — A Packing Parody
(Sing it to the tune of “Do-Re-Mi”)
Let’s start at the very beginning,
A very good place to start…
When you move, you grab your bags,
Then you shop for every part…
Do (Dough) – for snacks, you’ll need some bags,
Re (Ray) – a power strip that slays,
Mi (Me) – my phone, it needs a charge,
Fa (Far) – my wall art’s on display!
So (Sew) – command hooks all around,
La (La) – HEPA air so fresh and clean,
Ti (Tea) – some tools to hang it right…
And that brings us back to Do — bubble wrap! 🎁
📦 Pack It Up
Don’t underestimate the basics—these help you haul, protect, and unpack like a pro:
- Moving Bags (the giant kind with zippers and handles!)
- Bubble Wrap (your fragile stuff will thank you)
🧲 Hang It
You can’t drill, but you can stick:
- Command Hooks (multi-pack)
- Scotch Mount Tape
- Frog Tape (clean paint lines, anyone?)
- Removable Wallpaper (instant personality)
- Scotch Blue Tape (the dorm-safe option)
🔌 Plug It In
There are never enough outlets. Be ready:
- Power Strip Tower with surge protection
- Mini Wireless Remote Control for lights/devices
- Single Remote Outlet Switch
- HEPA Air Purifier 3-in-1 (allergy season, we’re looking at you)
📱 Don’t Forget
The little things that make a big difference:
- iPhone Chargers (3-pack)
- Android Chargers (3-pack)
- AA & AAA Batteries (because everything needs batteries)
- Snack Size Storage Bags (for snacks or… mysterious desk drawer junk)
🧰 Dorm Kits: Just in Case
Be ready for anything (without calling home every 5 minutes):
- First Aid Kit
- Dorm Room Tool Kit (tiny hammer = big power)
🎤 Final Note
Sure, you won’t get everything packed in one go, and that’s okay. But with this list (and maybe a little singing), you’re off to a solid start.
So, when in doubt? Just hum the song, check your list—and maybe keep the batteries where you can find them.
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