If the kids have graduated from high school and are ready to head off to college in the fall, one of the best gifts a parent can give him or her is a bed in a bag. It is simple and it is complete.
If there is one thing a freshman at the university does not want to worry about during those first days on campus it is his or her bedding. When kids pack to leave home for the first time they seldom think about sheets and pillow cases. They certainly do not think about a comforter or a blanket. Usually, the first time they even think about sleeping is when they want into the dorm and see the bare mattress.
Parents can make the move easy on the kids by asking the kids to select a bedding ensemble that is in his or her favorite colors or pattern. Boys — young men — seldom care that much about the sheets and pillow cases as long as they are in a solid color and not pastel. Girls, on the other hand, often like the more decorative patterns. Either way, there is a bed set that is right for the college bound student.
What makes the bed in a bag such a neat gift? It has all the necessities, such as a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, adequate pillow cases, and a comforter. Often the sets will include a few other pieces or accessories, but college kids really do not need more than the basics. More importantly than that, the bed in a bag is exactly what it says it is. It is in a bag. And, yes! Many of the bags have handles for easy carrying.
While the roommate is looking for his or her bedding, the well prepared student will have all the bedding in one place and readily accessible. If the kid balks at the idea when he is leaving home, he will appreciate this little bit of organization when he arrives on campus.
