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Archive for June, 2009

Your home will harbor pesticides for up to a decade after they have been used! The Environmental Protection Agency study was just published in Environmental Science & Technology (and summarized by Environmental Health News). The study found that these chemicals can linger for as long as 20 years!!

Germ Guardian products do not use chemicals to kill germs and bacteria. These products utilize UV-C light! It is not toxic or dangerous to yourself or your children. The Large Sanitizer Wand is ideal for disinfecting your nursery, bath, kitchen - everywhere. Even disinfectant sprays leave a residue!

There is no reason to expose your baby or yourself to any more chemicals! Use products like the Germ Guardian Sanitizer Wand to rid your home of germs and bacteria, not chemicals.

Dorm living starts now, in June. It may feel like August is a long way off, but it will be here before you know it! Also, if you put it off until the first part of August, you are stuck with the leftovers. What a scary thought! Below is a list of the essentials.

• Alarm clock - Yes, you will need an actually alarm clock. Your phone may work now;but after an all-nighter, you will need more than one. Trust me.
• Mattress Protector - Who slept on that mattress before you and what do they do on it? Yuck! A mattress encasement will protect you from whatever maybe in that mattress. You (and your parents) will sleep better.
• Bed linens - Isn’t it nice to crawl into a freshly made bed? Well, you’ll be in charge of that in the fall. It is easier to have 2 to 3 sets of sheets - one on the bed, one that’s dirty, and one that’s clean.
• Towels - 2 or 3 sets is a good idea for towels as well. When you go to dry your face and you get an odd odor - that means your towel needs to be washed AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Or at the very least, thrown in the hamper.
• Robe - Maybe you’ve never had a robe before in your life, but it will soon be your favorite accessory. It is perfect for go to and from the shower - and the dining hall. You pay for dorm meals - and breakfast is hard to mess up.
• Area Rug & Bath Rug - Area rugs are not the place to spend money. They are there to cover the hideous tile and absorb sound. Bath Rugs (not mats) are perfect for in front of the sink. They can be thrown in the washer with your towels and will absorb the water that makes it way out of the sink.
• Mini-Fridge - Some dorms provide these; be sure and check before you purchase one. But it sure is nice to have a cold drink without having to walk to the vending machine.
• Small Microwave - Again, some dorms come with one. Think about watching a movie last and having fresh popped corn or a bowl of mac-n-cheese.
• Computer - duh.
• Dishes - Two of each: cup, bowl, plate, silverware set. Are you really going to wash the bowl right after using it? a second set will be nice.
• Handi-Tak to hang posters - no nails are allowed and you will want something to cover the boring walls.
• Iron & Ironing Board - you will want to look nice for class presentations and dates.
• Laundry bag - how else are you going to get your dirty clothes from your room to the washer?
• Radio/stereo/MP3 player - Some sort of music machine to mellow out with at night or rock out to when getting ready.
• Shower caddy - It is a lot easier to have everything you need in one basket than having to gather it in your arms every time.
• Telephone & Mobile - Telephone for the dorm room because you never know who might be trying to find you and that is the only number they can find. Mobile phone is a given, I know.
• TV/DVD player  - Movie night can be SO much fun. AND you might get free cable!
• Cleaning Supplies - A hand held vacuum is so handy; you won’t know how you lived without one all of these years. A plug-in air sanitizer does the work for you and a UV-C wand is so quick you won’t mind cleaning you room.

This is not an all encompassing list, but it is a good start. Get the basics and necessities and work your way up to the decorative. You only have 6 weeks! Think about how quickly that goes by! Start now and start at the dorm shop in GoGreenBedding.com!