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Goody/survival box for DD starting Uni
SuzySu
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I am trying to put together a goody/survival box for DD1 who goes to Uni in a couple of weeks.
I'd like it to be a mixture of fun/useful things such as novelty hook for towel, photo frame, bag of super noodles, bottle of Archers, book on surviving Uni etc etc.
Does anyone have any other ideas about what I can include. I have seen cards for supermarkets that parents can 'top up' for their shopping, but not sure which supermarkets are up there and don't really want her to rely on this as she should have enough to support herself on.
All ideas will be considered (even if they are not used
).
Thanks
I'd like it to be a mixture of fun/useful things such as novelty hook for towel, photo frame, bag of super noodles, bottle of Archers, book on surviving Uni etc etc.
Does anyone have any other ideas about what I can include. I have seen cards for supermarkets that parents can 'top up' for their shopping, but not sure which supermarkets are up there and don't really want her to rely on this as she should have enough to support herself on.
All ideas will be considered (even if they are not used
).Thanks
YOUR = belonging to you (your coat); YOU'RE = you are (I hope you're ok)
really....it's not hard to understand :T
really....it's not hard to understand :T
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Pasta and a few jars of pesto - cheap and easy meal to make and most vegetables can be added to it
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If we're going MSE style: a money jar 0
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alka seltzer XS - the caffinated version, great after too many :beer:0
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All ideas going into the box... (and might add the alka seltzers to my own cabinet too)
Keep 'em coming.YOUR = belonging to you (your coat); YOU'RE = you are (I hope you're ok)
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things she might not think of buying herself like painkillers, plasters, soap, etc?
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It might be an idea to get her a book on manual and telesales jobs for when she leaves and starts her 'career'. Great little world is uni, with all you mates and your lofty ambitions...the you leave and try an get that dream job because you think the world owes you a living. Still, it's a larrfff and character building - just expensive.0
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Hopefully in 4 years time teaching will still be a viable option, which is what she wants to do. She's not afraid of hard work either, so if telesales it has to be for a while, I'm sure she won't be too precious to take it on.YOUR = belonging to you (your coat); YOU'RE = you are (I hope you're ok)
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mobile top up card if not on contract with "PHONE MUM" stuck on itEx forum ambassador
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i know i missed having magazines when i was in uni because all the money goes on food and alcohol! maybe get a few of her favourites to put in?2011 Wins: 4 cinema tickets and unlimited ice-cream £500 OUTFIT voucher :j
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Some earplugs (uni halls can be noisy..)
A cookbook ( i recommend "How To Boil An Egg" )
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