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28 Amazing Prime Day Deals on Tech and Dorm Essentials

Credit: Amazon

Whether you’re hoping to get a head start on back to school shopping, or you just love saving money, Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to do both. Every year, there are plenty of great deals on dorm decor, tech, and other essentials for students of all ages. We sifted through it all to find the best Prime Day deals on all the tech that your student needs. 

Score laptops, headphones, Apple Watches and more on major sale during Amazon Prime Day. You’ll be able to check all ...

I Have People Fooled That I’m Okay With My Kids Leaving Home

When they were little, I did everything I could to keep my children safe. Cabinet locks, straps to keep the dresser from falling on them, bike helmets, mouthguards, outlet covers. The list of things we do to keep our kids from harm is long.

Now, as they move out of my home, my nest of protection, the list is still long, but it is varied and often intangible. The things I need to keep them safe from are primarily out of my reach. My brain knows that. My heart is slow to catch up.

I will alw...

Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for You and Your Family (2024)

Dorm shopping is expensive. Luckily, we’ve done the legwork for you and researched and selected the best Amazon Prime Day dorm deals, so you can save on the bedding, storage, study supplies, tech, and more that you need.

When Is Amazon Prime Day?

July 16-17

Do I Have to Be a Prime Day Member to Take Advantage of Prime Savings?

Yes! Before shopping, ensure you already have a Prime membership (which you can get a 30-day free trial of right now). Also, consider getting an Amazon Studen...

Best Early Amazon Prime Day Dorm Deals Your Student Really Needs (2024)

Dorm shopping is expensive. Luckily, we’ve done the legwork for you and researched and selected the best Amazon Prime Day dorm deals, so you can save on the bedding, storage, study supplies, tech, and more that you need.

When Is Amazon Prime Day?

July 16-17

Do I Have to Be a Prime Day Member to Take Advantage of Prime Savings?

Yes! Before shopping, ensure you already have a Prime membership (which you can get a 30-day free trial of right now). Also, consider getting an Amazon Studen...

10 Things I’m Teaching My Sons About Life

Late one night I went to the kitchen for a glass of water and found my teen son tipping a 2-liter bottle of Coke into his mouth from six inches away, like a caffeine waterfall. At first, I didn’t understand what was happening. 

“What are you doing?” I asked as he screwed the cap back on, placing the carton back in the fridge. 

“Getting a drink,” he said. “I didn’t want to have to wash a cup.”

I need to teach my sons MUCH about life AND hygiene. (Shutterstock: Lelechka)I realized how ...

The Best Deals on College Dorm Essentials at Walmart’s Huge Summer Sale

Credit: Walmart

We’re always on the lookout for ways to make the college shopping experience a little less expensive. When we found out Walmart has a Walmart Deals event with tons of price drops on tech, laptops, and college dorm essentials that you probably already have on your list. These are all necessary items that you’ll likely get anyway, so you might as well buy them on sale!

We’ve dug through the best Walmart Deals we’ve found so far from a vacuum to keeping the dorms clean to a b...

Dean of Admissions Tells Parents This Is How You Can Really Help Your Teen

You might think that since I’m a dean of admissions at a university, that my kids’ experience of applying to college would have been friction free. No. Teenage development includes a predictable entanglement of insecurity, overconfidence, risk-taking, and risk-aversion. A college search is fertile ground to test out everyone’s relationship to each of those characteristics.  

The summer before my daughter’s senior year of high school, she didn’t have a solid idea of what she was looking for or...

The 14 Best Mother of the Groom Dresses for Any Season, Theme, or Venue

Credit: Nordstrom and Macy’s

As the mother of the groom, there’s a lot to think about leading up to your son’s wedding. The guest list, the travel logistics, and so much more will be on your mind until the big day — not to mention figuring out what to wear! Finding a stylish, flattering dress that makes you feel special can be a daunting task. Since there are tons of options at retailers like Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and Macy’s, we decided to put together a list of the best mother of the groom d...

Apartment Checklist: 44 Things to Make Your First Apartment Feel Like Home

Moving into your first college apartment is such an exciting time, especially after living in a dorm. An apartment gives you so much more space and the convenience of a kitchen.

If you’re moving into a new apartment, here’s my checklist of things that you will need (or want). There are many things you might already have from your dorm but others you might not have thought of. Also, if you’re living with a group of people, it’s a good idea to agree on who is bringing which items so there a...

To Other Parents, Please Stop Asking me THIS Question

“Where are you going to school?”

“What will you major in?”

“Are you excited?”

My daughter fields these questions with ease. She’s been eagerly awaiting post-high school life since the age of 13 when she declared herself ready for college. While these last four years have flown for me, she’s been slogging through it and she’s ready to go.

Why do people ask ME what I’LL do once my daughter leaves home? (Shutterstock insta_photos)My daughter answers questions about her future with ea...