How Sweet It Is
You can’t go wrong with bite-sized chocolate chip cookies in school colors. Baked in Color, $45/three cylinders with 30 cookies per tube, Larchmont.
Wake Up Call
Nespresso understood the assignment: Pack all their espresso brewing expertise into the Essenza Mini, which is compact enough to easily perch in a dorm room or off-campus apartment. Setting up automatic coffee pod delivery is a major flex. Nespresso, $180 at Nespresso.
Blues Traveler
If they don’t have a good supply of sturdy bags, are they even going away to school? Full zipper-tops make moving clothes, bedding, pillows, and other must-haves easier. Extra credit: simply fold flat to stash when not in use. The Container Store, Yonkers or White Plains.
Pet Project
Even a kid heading off to campus like gangbusters may have a hard time leaving their furry friend behind. A double-sided custom pillow to put on the bed can help. All About Vibe.
Power Play
Nobody dwells much on a portable charger until there’s an almost-dead battery situation. The compact, lightweight Power Bank 10K with Integrated Cable has a powerful 20W output to quickly charge phones and tablets for peace of mind. Belkin.
Comes in Handy
Lots of random tasks crop up during move-in and beyond—basic assembly, minor fixes. The right tools makes tackling them a breeze. This Stanley 38-piece set of good basics will make it through to the first apartment. Stanley, $32.43.
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