Great graduation gift idea

[TLHB70]

I remember reading a thread posted on this board a couple of weeks ago asking for a graduation gift idea. Well, I just read about a great idea and I decided to post it in case anyone else is interested. I got the idea out of Lowe's Creative Ideas magazine, May/June issue.

"Give a high-school graduate a jump on the necessities.
College-bound students will be lost without a laundry basket. Fill one to the brim with organizational accessories to help keep the dorm room in order. Ours includes small appliances such as a coffeemaker and telephone, over-the-door storage rack, dry erase board, tie and belt rack, clothespin bag, and clothespins."

When I lived in the dorm (MANY years ago) we weren't allowed to have a coffee maker in our room so I am not sure if that would be a suitable gift to put in the basket. Also, I wouldn't have used a clothespin bag and pins. However, the telephone and other things are great ideas!!! Also, a small garbage can, school year calendar, book crate, etc. would make great items to put in the laundry basket.
I just thought this was a fantastic gift idea for the college-bound high school graduate so I wanted to pass it on!

 

[cinmell]

This is a great idea. More suggestions for the basket would be sheets, blankets, towels, laundry detergent and toiletries. My cousin who just spent his first year away from college was also very appreciative of Febreeze. I guess it really helps in a dorm room with 4 college boys!

 

[daughter_of_amid_chaos]

OMG!!!!!!!
As a graduating senior (under a month!) this is A GREAT IDEA!!!!!

 

[Evil Princess]

I second the notion

Wait, you mean I have to do my own laundry?