College Life

Our oldest is in his college era, playing football at Austin College and stepping into a whole new season of independence, growth, and big dreams.

This page is where I share college life from a mom’s perspective — dorm and apartment essentials, college athlete favorites, care package ideas, game day travel, practical finds for young adults, and all the emotions that come with watching your first baby grow up.

Dorm Room Must-Haves for My College Football Player

Moving a college football player into a small, older dorm will teach you real quick that less is more. After surviving freshman year move-in and move-out, these are the dorm room must-haves we would actually pack again — practical essentials for laundry, shower stuff, snacks, storage, hydration, move-in days, and keeping that tiny athlete dorm…