544,014
The values you instilled in her before she left the nest.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Jennifer Mackay
Panama City, FL
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Derrick Guevremont
Rochester, MN
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
7,869,891
Give her money or a credit card. She will know more about what she needs or wants after she gets there.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
472,114
A "Care package" in a basket. Then send the care packages on a consistent basis. Our daughter loved receiving these during her Freshman year.
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,554,377
I gave my son a collection of all the books I wish I'd read 20 years sooner. I also gave him some cash. Guess which one got the bigger reaction?
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
3,627,272
Pepper spray or have her attend a concealed carry class and have Mr. Glock keep her company
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
1,153,794
Do yourself a favor and get her a condo while she's there. You won't regret it.
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,583,328
I like Fred Griffin 's thought.... a cell phone and, as you said, on your plan to not ever run out of minutes....
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,684,769
A cell phone with your number on speed dial. There are times when she is going to need "Daddy".
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,905,762
A microwave
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
5,257,589
Surprise her with a gift basket with a heartfelt card in the bottom...
Fill it with her favorite things and don't let her see it/open it until you leave.
Of course, once a month, send her a care package too!
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
4,583,784
Maybe cash.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,057,404
I could be a real smart-ass here and say Visine, alcohol & lots of condoms, but let's just say love, support and encouragement. And I'm with Weeks on the microwave.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
509,449
An alarm clock or more than one alarm clocks especially if you have been her alarm clock in high school :)
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,402,145
What's that Michael Jacobs ??? Actually between her being in the Guard and the savings account I set up when she was born we should be in great shape.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,350,439
Your never-ending love and support. Send her a text message letting her know that you are only a call or a text away if /when she needs you for anything.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,847,621
I've seen alot of Ipads getting bought. I'm sure you were hoping for cheaper.
Came back to answer on this one - set up emergency money. Walmart has where you can pick up cash at every store location in case something happens. Checks won't help sometimes in an emergency. Very cheap peace of mind. Store to store it's called.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,189,772
A couple nice sets of sheets, comforter, towels, etc. And, a monthly care package as recommended by JoAnn and Debe.
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
564,494
A personal note written by you. She may have moments of feeling lonely (even if she's outgoing and friendly, she is human and we all feel out of sorts sometimes) and a letter of love and encouragement from a caring dad can mean the world during those moments!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,506,773
A "One Mistake Free" card. No judgements, no lectures, just help.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
6,423,496
Had a lot of kids in dorms, and spent some time in them myself a million years ago, but have never heard of a dorm gift.
Just send your love, that is the most important gift.
Wishing her all the best in this next phase of life.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,071,025
Phone case with the note:"Always answer my call". Was kidding and not kidding.
Knowing your daughter has joined the Air Force National Guard, give her something from home - painting, picture, something she can look at every day and have warm feeling and tiny tiny note :"I love you, I am proud of you."
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
2,785,306
In Seeking Cupid Don't Be Stupid book....Over 100 chapers girl/woman centered chapters on the feminine mystique. All subjects covered.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
809,258
Mini Fridge, microwave, coffee pot, lots of coffee, a picture of the family for the wall. -K
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,045,440
Well most dorm rooms have very little space to work with so keep that in mind.
- A mini fridge is pretty much a must have
- mini coffee maker or even a K Cup type if so inclined but I prefer drip coffee
- small convection/microwave oven
- Closet organizer, space saving hangers etc
- small circular fan — If her Dorm Room gets as hot as many its a must have
Or get her everything ;-) Bob "RealMan" Timm
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,966,080
5,879,125
3,986,308
4,800,132
Your love, phone number and a steady stream of cash!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,071,489
853,612
Preloaded gift card for Uber or Lyft & a few rolls of quarters for laundry. Congratulations & hang on tightly -- college goes by SO quickly!!!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,416,038
My daughter will be heading to college as well. I am happy to have been able to take her shopping for dorm items. The one tip i got was get a memory foam mattress pad as the beds are horrible. She will thank you every night and morning for a good sleep. Hers was a XL twin
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,434,177
4,319,773
Bob "RealMan" Timm - a few good suggestions here.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,988,013
A year's supply of popcorn and ramen noodles.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
991,652
Dave Halpern has my vote - you've done your best now it's time to let her not be a millenial LOL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
420,003
Air popcorn popper, extra twin long sheets, wait until you see her bed but containers that fit exactly under with lids, snacks to share, or a string of sparkle lights.
On another note- one of those loud panic alarms that goes on a key chain
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,244,251
Give her a few extra bucks for things that come up the first few weeks! They always do!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
716,891
Our children loved care packages periodically sent throughout the year. Peanut butter and crackers were a great hit.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
902,388
Gift card to Bed, Bath&Beyond or Target - invaluable; will take care of all her dorm needs. Later, send her a plane ticket home for a nice visit (or gas money if she's driving).
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,115,873
I'd get her a gorgeous leather tote bag (but then I do collect bags). But it's been so long ago for us, I don't know what goes on in dorms these days. Three of our grandkids are already graduated from college and they were boys so they are not interested in the same things as girls.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
921,504
"....she has joined the Air Force National Guard and they will not only be paying for her schooling but she will also be getting a nice monthly wage as well..."
English translation: "Who needs Daddy now?"
Now is the time to take a look at those Dinner Table Journals you've been keeping since she was in 4th grade. What were the transformation moments she shared.....even is at a young age they were not recognized as such.
So get plaques or T's with those reminders.
Never Give UP
Eat Clean. Train Dirty
DO IT or DO shIT which ever works.
You Don't Know
This to shall pass
I am a miracle!
Choose kindness
Choose LIFE. My Mother did.
This will not only serve as an encouragment but a reminder of who has always been and will always be ready to sojourn with her.
And of course a note of acknowledge (refer to Dinner Table Journal) within that care package goes a LONG way.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,242,204
probably a credit card. Teach her the value suggest max cap like $5K. Have her pay 1/2 back to get experience....
The young ones probably like Apple $, Wechat $....
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND