10 Things You're Likely to Forget While Packing Your Kids For College

Dorm laundry is often located in the basement of the building, and even if it's just down a long hallway, the less stuff your child has to schlep, the better. Tide Pods ($33/72) make it easy to throw a pod or two into the laundry basket, sparing them having to lug around a hefty container of liquid detergent. (And, if your kid's a laundry novice, be sure to give them a "cheat sheet" so that you don't end up having to replace their entire wardrobe after the first wash.)