ALT-1 Housewarming Gifts for College Students
When shopping for an appropriate housewarming gift for a college student your best option is to aim for something that is useful, functional, and needed by the student. Since most college students are just moving into their first place, this means practically anything fits into these three categories, but there are several things which are at the top of the students list of things they need, that they are less likely to be able to afford or receive as hand me downs.
Coffee Maker:
Coffee is quite possibly going to become the college students best friend, its constant companion, and loyal study buddy as they embark on the college experience. A good coffee maker would make the ideal gift for such a student. It should be large enough for brewing several cups at once, with a timer, easy to clean and to operate, to ensure its time effective for the busy student.
Function Storage:
Most apartments and houses which are in the affordable price range of a student lack one thing that all students need -space- and therefore, functional pieces of storage units would also make a great housewarming present. This could include an ottoman with lift up seat, baskets for easy and convenient stacking, or inexpensive pieces of furniture with plenty of shelves and drawers. Storage is a must for any home, and a students home is no exception.
Decor:
The budget of a hardworking, busy student is not a large one, and decorating their new home could be the last thing their small budget allows, so as a housewarming present, why not do some of the decorating for them? This could include paintings for the walls, table cloths and runners, candle holders and candles, picture frames to hold their own special pictures, throw pillows and blankets, or kitchen decor that is also functional such as a canister set. The possibilities are virtually endless!
Slipcovers and Window Treatments:
Walk into nearly any college students home and the first thing you will notice is the outdated hand me downs such as furniture and curtains, and it is perfectly understandable as a student lives on a limited budget. However, the main living area of the students home can be given a complete, updated makeover with simple and inexpensive slipcovers for their sofa and chairs, with matching window treatments. The student you are buying for will be ever so grateful that you did when they see their more modernised living space.
Buying for the college students housewarming is much easier than you might realize, as most students are starting off from scratch and need basically everything. Talk to the student themselves, find out what they need and even have them write a list, then, working within your budget, you can begin shopping for a housewarming gift that they are sure to love and put to good use!
