Moving Into College?

When you’re moving from one place to another while in college, the process of packing and unpacking can be pretty burdensome simply because you have so much “stuff” for such small places to live in.

It really doesn’t help that you’re internalizing the fact that you have to live in those small places for the next year. But still, things can become even more annoying when you don’t have any friends or family to help you move home for the summer or to move back in when school starts back up. Trust me, I’ve been in that situation more often than actually having help from others. And it’s always a somewhat stressful situation to worry if you packed everything, if you broke something on the way, and why the heck you can’t find your bedsheets once you’ve finally unpacked everything in your new place.

Ultimately, moving is better off done when you do have help. That’s not always an option for some, though, as I know all too well. So if you do have to move alone, check out my tips for conducting it in a way that won’t make you want to rip your hair out.

Have the right supplies

 Shipping supplies are something that you don’t have to break the bank on and are even quite commonly found around the house, so ask your parents if they’ve got extra cardboard boxes, packing tape, and markers for labeling. It makes the process much more bearable if you’ve got everything organized, put away beforehand, and all in safe containers for the trip there. Just ask around if your family doesn’t have any shipping supplies. People on campus should have some, too, if you need to use them while you’re there.

Ask for help on campus

If you’re moving into a dorm room, there are almost always people volunteering to help you move in. The problem is, they’re super busy helping everyone else that they don’t always get around to you right away or you may not even know that you can enlist their help. Always look for people wearing similar shirts (usually with the university’s mascot or logo emblazoned on them). If you still don’t see them, ask around for help or if there’s anyone that could lend a hand. Generally speaking, mostly everyone on campus is nice and wouldn’t mind helping you out.

Try to get it all in one trip.

When packing your vehicle, it can be super stressful, especially if you don’t have a truck or van to haul everything over. It’s nice to have those bigger vehicles, but even still that can cause a lot of annoyances and effort, because you’ll likely want to pack more. Overall, pack what your vehicle load can handle but definitely try to make it all in one trip if you’re alone. Even if you’re only half an hour away from your campus, it still sucks to pack and unpack a vehicle more than once.

Bubble Envelopes: The Best way to Protect Shipping

One of the best things you can do when you get an item isn’t just the goodies, it’s the bubbles that come surrounding the object.  While you may use bubble wrap to create a void fill for some boxes, there are envelopes now that let you protect the items as they’re mailed. While you won't be able to pop these, they’re a better method for shipping objects in tinier boxes, so they stay in a single piece. 

Bubble envelopes are a type of mailer for packaging that’s made to ship and protect items in a safe manner. 

It consists of a polyethylene or paper layer, and then the inner layer that has bubbles that are air filled inside. 

The bubbles in this are a barrier to cushion, which provides some shock absorption and then prevents damage to the contents during the transport process. 

The mailers are used typically in office settings, ecommerce, and other places where you want secure, lightweight, and easy to use packaging. It isn’t just a suggestion, but instead a requirement that lots of people will definitely want to consider for their packaging needs. 

The Advantages of This 

Using bubble envelopes for shipping is good for a few reasons. 

The first is the protective cushioning that’s there. 

The interior parts of this is made up of some small bubbles that are air-filled. These are natural shock absorbers, so it protects the contents from possible damage during the transit process. 

This is beneficial for fragile, delicate items including jewelry, electronics, even glassware. 

The envelopes are flexible and lightweight, which in turn will lower the shipping costs. 

This is especially good for long-distance or international shipments. This is because the weight does impact the expenses overall. 

The flexibility of these bubble envelopes allows for packaging of different shapes and sizes, and it accommodates the irregularly-shaped and small objects. Versatility does eliminate the need for extra packaging, materials, and even boxes. This in turn saves money and time. 

Choosing the Right Type of Bubble Mailer 

You may wonder what the right type of bubble mailer to use is. 

They do come in different sizes, shapes, and there are other options, so choosing the right one offers the best protection. 

You want to initially consider the item size, so make sure that you measure the dimensions in an accurate manner. Choose an envelope that’s snug, since you don't want to have too much paper. 

The item weight also does impact the type of bubble wrapping that’s needed. For lighter items, a standard bubble envelope will do, while the more fragile, heavier types of items will require some reinforced bubble mailer options, with extra padding, or a more rigid bubble mailer to offer better protection. 

You want to make sure that you offer the right cushioning too. The envelopes come in different sizes, including small, medium, even large. They offer different levels of shock absorption. Fragile, even delicate items might require envelopes with a larger bubble, or even multiple layers of this wrap. 

Another thing to consider is shock absorption.  You want to make sure that you as well also get something that will have enough air pockets to create a cushioned layer. This is because the bubbles do absorb this, distributing the impacts, which protects the items within this.  The shock absorption is a huge part, and it does minimize the breakage. 

Bubble mailers are a great way to aptly protect your items, and if you need something that’s strong and will deliver, a bubble mailer can be your best friend for the protection of goods.

Boxes for Clothing and luxury Products

 One thing that fast fashion has started to get us indoctrinated in is that they usually use just a small plastic or even a paper bag that’s very sparse. 

Some of the more high-end and medium level stores change this. Whether it’s clothing that’s designer, or accessories of all kinds, the boxes along with the packaging provide the brands a sort of business card that they will want to take advantage of, offering a surprise that makes busters happy and grateful.

Here are some good ideas for you to consider, and some options to bring high-end clothes and the like to consumers, enhancing the unboxing experience while bringing a whole bunch of different aspects to this. 

Our first example is Gucci.  You’ve probably heard about this Italian brand, as they offer a style that’s unmistakable, while also being of the highest quality and the materials that get used to enhance not just the product, but this presentation too. Packaging is, of course, a major element to this.

Boxes with lids for example might be simple, but there is something unique about this. with plain colors and background patterns that aren’t mistaken in the least, along with a logo that’s visible and a bow used to close will shock the world and provide the best packaging. 

This is something that’s great for those looking to use beautiful packaging, and really enhances the brand itself. 

Then there is the channel, which is basically the competitor brand.  They are competitors in the world of fashion, perfumes, and a lot.  They focus on hitting the core.  Their products come in a white box without any marks, and there are small contours along the sides, along with their logo painted in black.  It’s simple, but it does offer a glamorous tone to the packaging that can’t be best. 

Then there is Aldo, which is another company that’s mostly focused on different ideas that they took from the food sectors.  This is a company that sells neckties and various ties, but what they like to do is provide the tie or bow tie in a beautiful package, and a window that shows off the product itself.  This is a unique type of packaging, and really showcases that yes, the sky’s the limit when you start to look at some of the ways you can bring packaging to your world. 

Motoluxe, which is a sportswear brand in Britain, does offer a unique spice to this, offering a box with straps that come in both greens and yellows, and also have a way for the logo to show up in different formats too. In a few cases, it’s not super straightforward on what’s inside, especially since it might contain fountain pens or underwear.  This is a unique, luxury packaging however that really shows off a chic, unique way to this, and a connotation that can’t be beaten. 

Finally, we’ve got Stanteria, which is a unique type of packaging.  It’s different from other brands.  Stanteria is a clothing brand that provides some classic t-shirts that also are pretty fancy. The box is not just a great way to carry the products, but it also is almost like an accessory and fashion statement that goes beyond mere containment, as you can repurpose the product for this to be a lot more unique, and even use it for other various beauty products.

A lot of people do like to go to luxury, and these brands provide something unique to the table, offering a fun, great way for you to improve your unboxing experience as well.