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Show THE FORUM - AUGUST 16, 5 2013 Packing is never easy; especially when packing for an entire year. There are dozens of things to remember: books, clothes, headphones and everything in between. In fact, there are so many things to remember that forgetting at least one item on the list Mattress Cover: For E o o a little extra comfort, ID 1) CD o o CD visit Bed Bath and Beyond for a mattress pad and zip-u- p mattress cover that can be easily removed, washed and reused from year to year. Shower Tote: For a way to carry toiletries to the bathroom easier, Bed Bath and Beyond sells both mesh and hard plastic shower totes. CD Command Hooks: To hang something on the dorm room walls, Command Hooks are the perfect tool. They are strong enough to hold photos, a wet towel or a winter jacket, and wall come off the wall cleanly at the end of the year. Shopko has a huge selection of Command Hooks in all sizes. Shower Flip-Hop- s: For Hogle Hall or Carleson Hall residents, walking barefoot to and from the shower is not ideal. Make a quick trip to Old Navy and pick up an inexpensive pair of foam flip-flop- T3 Laundry Hamper: Bed Bath and Beyond sells lots of laundry hampers that are lightweight and easy to carry. c n O) o O CL O 3 CO CO o. JZ The Basics: For any basic school supplies pens, pencils, notebooks, binders no place is better than OfficeMax. - - is almost inevitable. worry though, Dont theres good news: just about everything forgotten can be replaced without driving more than 10 minutes from campus. Here are some commonly forgotten items and where they can be found: Surge Protector: Dont risk losing homework, get a surge protector. Great deals can be found at Bed Bath and Beyond and Shopko. Toothbrush: If the toothbrush didnt make it into the suitcase, head to Smiths. Maybe even pick up a spare just in case. s. Detergent: Smiths is the easiest place to pick up laundry detergent, dryer sheets and anything else needed for laundry. Drying Rack: To avoid using the dryer every time and to save some quarters, pick up a collapsible drying rack from Bed Bath and Beyond. When its not being used, it will fold down small enough to fit under the bed. Planner: Barnes and Noble has some great options for yearly planners. However, be sure to look out for the free student planners ASWC will be handing Headphones: Listening to music while studying is great. Annoying roommates is not. Check out Best Buy for a huge ar selection of headphones and ear buds. out. over-the-e- Where to go (listed in order of proximity) Bed Bath and Beyond 1169 Wilmington Ave Old Navy 1168 E. 2100 (801) (801) 412-04- 01 486-35- 75 Barnes and Noble S. 1104 E. 2100 S. (801) 463-2610 Shopko 2290 S. 1300 E. Smiths OfficeMax 922 E. 2100 S. (801) (801) 1180 Brickyard Rd (801) 487-22- 467-82- 00 486-43- 33 07 Best Buy 261 W. 2100 S. (801) 463-14- 36 |