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Originally posted by SoCalGirl
Duct tape and WD40!!! Universal truth. If you have these, you can fix just about anything!
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My mom was trying to put together a care package for my sister's friends who were going off to college, and when I told her to put in duct tape, she thought I was nuts!! You can use it for EVERYTHING though - last year my roll did everything from hang up mini blinds to fix my roommate's pants for Greek Week.
I'd also recommend a good can opener. I was pretty annoyed when I had one can of soup to eat and nothing to open it with. I'd also stock up on various canned goods for the times when you don't want to leave your room but want something healthier than vending machine food. Along with that, get one of those big microwavable latte mugs (you know, the HUGE coffee cups) and a couple metal soup spoons. You can cook anything in those mugs, and they're big enough to hold almost any kind of food or drink.
I'm also a fan of the big rectangular Rubbermaid containers with lids. You can get them in a variety of sizes, they're great for moving since they're sturdy and have handles, and they're only around 4 or 5 bucks each. I used one for a table and had another one that frequently held ice and beverages when we had parties in my suite.
Another thing that came in handy for me was my AXO keychain bottle opener. I was the hero of many parties with that thing.
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