Rock the Road – 5 Tips for First Time Drivers Behind the Wheel

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The fall is a busy time for most families.  We squeeze in the last road trip, close up the cottage and then start getting ready for school.  This year we have two of our children at university, one in St. Catherine’s and the other locally. One daughter will be riding her bike or taking public transport to school.  The other will most likely be driving the car 50% of the time and taking the bus the other 50%.  She will be a first time driver on a daily commute!  No question about it, she’ll be asking: what do I need in my car?

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What University Students Need – Essential Back-to-School supplies

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What University Students Need

As summer tapers off you may find yourself preparing for the usual back-to-school drill. I wanted to update one of my popular posts on what you need to get back to school for your college or university child. With only one child returning to college, as two have already graduated, the excitement is just a little bit different but no less important. 

We still need lots of school supplies and now the added bonus of furniture, laptops, printers and accessories. It will be a challenge as we have our work cut out for us before Labour Day and the first day of classes!  Good thing I’m not really worried because for us we have plenty of options: second-hand (thrifted), big box, or value stores (Walmart, Target, Giant Tiger).

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