Graduation Gift Idea: Laundry Kit with Free Printable Gift Tag

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   Jamie May 10, 2016 at 6:11 pm MST

   This is a GREAT idea, but aren’t most schools on card systems now?

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  Si May 10, 2016 at 6:28 pm MST

  Yes, I went to WVU and all washers and dryers were operated by our Mountaineer Card. It’s your ID and basically your key to the whole campus. You use it to access everything.

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  Amy May 10, 2016 at 7:02 pm MST

  Yep, same at Ohio State. But you could pay with your BuckID card or quarters.

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  rebecca May 10, 2016 at 9:54 pm MST

  but keep in mind not all students are doing laundry on campus, so then card system would not be of use.
  anyone using public laundromats or living at an apartment onlineplex that has laundry facilities will likely need the quarters.
  when i was in college, every year for Christmas i asked for rolls of quarters, and also asked for my mom to book me an appointment for a teeth cleaning while i was off for the break.

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   Michelle May 10, 2016 at 6:27 pm MST

   I went to college in 1999 and they were on the card system then…they wanted us to be “cash” free as possible due to theft…However I don’t think any college student would turn down any money, even quarters!

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) May 10, 2016 at 7:05 pm MST

  I agree! But leave that out if preferred 😀

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   Emily May 10, 2016 at 6:36 pm MST

   No, not all colleges use cards. This is a great idea! I usually do a laundry basket, a couple of towels, a laundry bag and some quarters. It’s always appreciated.

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) May 10, 2016 at 7:05 pm MST

  Love the towel idea Emily!

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   Heather C. May 10, 2016 at 6:42 pm MST

   What an AWESOME idea! Love it!

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) May 10, 2016 at 7:05 pm MST

  Thanks Heather!

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   Sheila May 10, 2016 at 6:47 pm MST

   Great idea! I’ve got 3 kids in 3 different universities, and they all use quarters for laundry in their dorms. They can always use quarters and laundry products.

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) May 10, 2016 at 7:06 pm MST

  Thanks Sheila! 😀

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   Jodi May 10, 2016 at 7:23 pm MST

   Need to include a link to Collin’s post about 100 free loads of laundry. And vise-versa.

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) May 10, 2016 at 8:53 pm MST

  Good idea! – thanks Jodi

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  Megan June 2, 2017 at 8:56 pm MST

  Can you post that link here too please…?

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   Amanda May 10, 2016 at 8:17 pm MST

   This is such a cute idea!! I would like to add that laundry pods are also so great for college students, since they cant keep the detergent bottle by the machine (bc of theft) the pods are great because they don’t have to lug a heavy jug around the dorm, just grab a single pod with their bag of clothes! Either way though its cute!

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) May 10, 2016 at 8:36 pm MST

  Oh very smart idea- thanks Amanda!

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  Dawn June 14, 2016 at 6:42 pm MST

  Agreed! When I first saw this idea, I thought “I HAVE to do this with Pods!!” Both my teens at home don’t grumble so much when doing their own laundry anymore because of them – and great portability for the dorms!

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  Laura May 15, 2018 at 10:23 am MST

  Yes, I sent my son off to freshman year with three bags of All pods that I got for less than $3 to tide him over for the whole year. Plus, they only have to grab a pod or two to go to the laundry room. I got no onlineplaints, so I assume that it worked out well for him!

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  Lina D May 15, 2018 at 11:29 am MST

  Nice Laura!

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   Nikki May 10, 2016 at 10:04 pm MST

   Not all colleges use cards and not all colleges charge for laundry – just like our dining hall was all you can eat – our laundry was all you can do! I’m sure it was included in our dues, but we didn’t pay anything on our card or cash for washing/drying our clothes – and I graduated college in 2014.

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   Stacie May 11, 2016 at 2:06 am MST

   I LOVE this idea and everyone’s tips.I’m doing this for a friends daughter and I’ll just ask parents what they will have on her campus. (Coin or card) . If no coins I’m still doing Landry detergent but with shampoo,hair cond and body soap along with towel. I can get most of this with deals using coupons to make it affordable for me!

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    Anikka May 11, 2016 at 8:49 am MST

    My college didn’t charge for laundry thankfully. You may want to ask the grad/parent if they have any sensitivities though. I know people say that it’s the thought that counts but I know I can’t use many detergents because of perfume sensitivity (breathing difficulty) and many people have skin issues as well. It’s a cute idea but a little investigation will make sure it can be used.

    Collapsible hampers are great!

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  Jaime May 11, 2016 at 12:17 pm MST

  Just exchange it at target! Or Walmart!

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    Sara May 11, 2016 at 9:15 am MST

    I went to college briefly 11 years ago, and we still had machines that you used coins on or I think you could use your student card. The most embarrassing thing for me was not knowing how to do laundry at all lol. My mom had always done my laundry for me, so when I got to college, I had no clue. I had to call her and ask and another student was helping me figure out the washer. A practice run is a good idea for those who’ve never done laundry before!

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  Anikka May 11, 2016 at 10:23 am MST

  I was always afraid someone was going to take my clothes so I sat in the laundry room doing homework and I helped MANY guys who had no idea what to do. I was glad I had started doing my own laundry as a middle schooler (my choice).

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    Tammy April 21, 2017 at 1:49 pm MST

    I do this and add a pair of socks, to replace the pair that gets lost in the laundry,a pack of nice hangers, a length of rope and a few clothes pins, a stain removal spray, and a lingerie bag. I open a pop up hamper and put the items in it, pinning the ribbon around the edge with the clothes pins.

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    LeeE May 15, 2018 at 6:00 am MST

    Just check with the graduate many universities have free laundry facilities or are hooked to their ID card. Cute idea!

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    mamasweetpea08 May 15, 2018 at 9:44 am MST

    cute idea. this would have been great for me back in the days. seems like some colleges are now going to card systems. We have lots of friends kids graduating. This is great for those who will be going driveable distance. Unfortunately, the ones we know year are flying out of state so we have to go with more onlinepact gifts (travel bags/luggages, giftcards, etc)

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    Mandy May 15, 2018 at 12:24 pm MST

    The IKEA blue tarp bag is great gift my son uses his for laundry basket doesn’t take any room no wires to worry about like the pop-up hampers. Plus we sent him a ton of extra for $1 each he can use them for getting grocieries all day off campus trips sporting events could be an umbrella if you need it

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  Lina D May 15, 2018 at 12:25 pm MST

  Great idea! I agree 👍

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    Lauren June 12, 2018 at 6:30 pm MST

    Hi! I am planning on using this for all of my friends who will be graduating high school this year. It’s a super cute ideal! In my baskets, I am including a smaller sized laundry detergent, a wash cloth, a hand towel, a lint roller, and a Tide to go stick. I wanted to make gifts that were practical, easy and wallet friendly and this definitely fits the bill. Thank you for the great idea!

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  Lina D June 12, 2018 at 6:32 pm MST

  I love that idea Lauren!

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    Sue May 8, 2021 at 6:49 am MST

    Is there a way to make the tags smaller? Maybe 2 x 3 and fit four on a page?

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