Question for current collegiates/recent grads...

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

I don't know that "she doesn't really cook" is a good reason to knock a crock pot off of your list. If she's living alone for the first time, isn't this the time when she's going to have to learn? A crock pot is a very easy place for beginners to start.

Also, rice cooker, bread maker, waffle iron...

I don't cook. If I received any of these as gifts, I wouldn't be thrilled.. And I'd probably end up giving it to someone else.

ETA - but, when I went to school, my aunt bought me a "cookbook" with VERY easy recipes - no-bake cakes, microwave meals, 3-ingredients-or-less snacks.. It was awesome.

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

When I graduated HS, one of my mom's friends gave a really nice set of bath towels (not a wrap, good high quality towels.) I loved them because they were plush and soft. You could have them embroidered with her initials for a special touch.

My friend gave me nice bath towels when I went away to school. Sooo nice. A great gift.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I don't cook. If I received any of these as gifts, I wouldn't be thrilled.. And I'd probably end up giving it to someone else.

Okay, I'll bite...you eat out for every meal?

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Okay, I'll bite...you eat out for every meal?

We used to, but now we have a personal chef who brings our food for the week precooked and portioned on Mondays. We cook once a month at the very most...if that often. LOL.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by sigmagirl2000

I'm a fan of gift baskets. Little things that are necessary/useful at college but sometimes forgotten: a flash drive, tide to go stain stick, chapstick, if you can find a guide to area attractions/ restaurants, a reusable tumbler cup or water bottle, a little first aid kit with band aids, tums, etc., hand sanitizer, hand creme, a map of the area, a "fast meal" cook book, with simple fast ideas for those of us who don't like to sped time on food, etc. I like the personal touch that shows someone took the time to think about the recipient....

Another good idea.. Flashlight and batteries! The first time the electricity goes out is ALWAYS fun when you don't have these.

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Okay, I'll bite...you eat out for every meal?

In college.. I almost did. It was either that or my meal plan.

But ok, the one "extra" I have in the kitchen is a George Forman grill.. You can make a ton of stuff with it, and it's simple to use - I grill chicken, burgers, hot dogs, perogies, veggies, eggs, paninis, etc.

I'm pretty sure that with one of these grills, I wouldn't really miss an oven and stove if I didn't have them.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by agzg

Oh yes I would have loved that - much easier than ironing.

What about writing her a rec and calling it a day?

Does she babysit for another family? Maybe you could go in together on a year's worth of Netflix?



What is a Quillow?

I posted pics of the quillow that my dad's wife made for me on your FB.

As for the gift, one of the things that Hypo wants but that we are waiting on (because all the "needs" are using up our budget) is a comfy chair for her dorm room, something like this one:

http://www.target.com/p/flip-chair-red/-/A-13991429

This one is a little more than your budget, but if you have coupons or can find something like that somewhere cheaper...

[agzg]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I don't cook. If I received any of these as gifts, I wouldn't be thrilled.. And I'd probably end up giving it to someone else.

ETA - but, when I went to school, my aunt bought me a "cookbook" with VERY easy recipes - no-bake cakes, microwave meals, 3-ingredients-or-less snacks.. It was awesome.

I rarely put anything in my crock pot (may it RIP, I just recently smashed the crock) that has more than 2-3 ingredients, if we aren't counting spices.