A sweet blog reader and client told me about this precious idea. I knew by the end of the first sentence of her email that I wanted to do this!
When my oldest son was a senior I printed out gift tags with the number ’22 on them (his graduation year). On the 22nd day of each month of his senior year I gave him a gift for college with the tag and wrote a little note on the back. It was a fun way to get him ready for college (while spreading out the expense) and celebrating the year. Some of the things that I gave him included a stocked first aid kit (minus medicine, due to expiration date) with a gift card for door dash for food delivery when he gets sick, a small tool kit, a nice toiletry travel bag, school supplies, IKEA packing bags (SO great for moving into the dorm room), a college sweatshirt (after he made his decision), a carry on suitcase, LED lights for his dorm room…you get the idea. I expected to feel sad during M’s senior year, but it was really full of so much joy and I was surprised by the sense of accomplishment after years of being focused on raising children, it was amazing to suddenly see this young man that I was so proud to offer as a gift to our world. (Though I miss him terribly)! I hope you enjoy every minute of John’s senior year and find many unexpected blessings along the way!
And so, with today being August 24th, John is receiving his first gift! I decided to go with moving supplies, including a flat bed, foldable dolly and moving bags.
Class of 2024 – Gifts on the 24th
August: Packing & Moving
September: Laundry
October: First Aid & Medicine Cabinet
November: AirTags
December: Dorm Things Part 1
January: Backpacks and Bags
February: Tools
March: He’s Committed
April: Dorm Bedding
May: Graduation Day Keepsake
June: Dorm Bedroom | Dorm Bedroom (reveal post)
July: Dorm Living Room & Kitchenette (reveal post)
August: Dorm Bathroom (reveal post)
I started with this so that we’ll have the bags to start storing things away in as college gets closer. I picked these particular bags after reading a considerable number of reviews – I liked the two ways to carry them, and the fact that they zip all the way down the side to easily transport clothes on hangers.
Since I am not in town today to start this little countdown myself, I got everything ready to go and left it with my parents to give to him today.
I know many of you have come before me in launching your kids to college. I’d love to hear what things you might include over the next 12 months!
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