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Target must haves as a first time college student đ§
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items Save up on college stuff with target deals for students! Target always has the cutest and trendiest stuff for such good prices and Iâm happy to share all of the things I reccomend with yall:)
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must haves
Tech
All the tech stuff u need:)
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I think led lights are a must have in your dorm to brighten up the space and to customize it to any color you want! Hereâs a nice option that is currently on sale:)
West & Arrow 30' Flexible Strand Dot Lights Sound Reactive with Remote Control USB Powered Red/Blue/Green
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I think having a nice cute cordless lamp is really convenient so you arenât having cords going everywhere and plugging too much appliances in! And this lamp is so cute:)
Bell + Howell Cordless Rechargeable LED Table Lamp Pleated Shade Beaded Base Touch Dimmable Desk Lamp Cream
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I think this lamp is so cool as decor for a room and I really love all the colors and how you can switch out the bulb to make it controllable by led or wtv!
8.9" Modern Cylindrical Glossy Glass Table Lamp with Dome Base for Bedside,UL Listed,Living Room,Study,Lounge,Bar Counter,or Coffee Table,Red
Organization / storage
College dorms are tiny so letâs maximize your space!
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This ottoman is the best from target and I really appreciate all of the color options it comes with! Itâs currently on sale for half off get it while you can:)
Cole Classics Round Storage Ottoman Flared Wood Leg Indigo - HomePop: Polyester Upholstery, Footstool with Hidden Compartment
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I love how this cart has a wooden top that can be extended because it works perfect for a dorm when you might need a flat service to cook, iron, do anything really and thereâs not really anywhere in your dorm your going to have a countertop so itâs a...
Metal Storage Cart with Mesh Drawer and Wood Top Black - Brightroomâ˘: Rolling Utility Cart with Casters & Storage Drawers
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I love this foldable crate for like carrying your dishes to the community kitchen one like carrying anything somewhere! I also love it for storage in drawers, cabinets or just to stack on eachother or under the bed!
Foldable Crate Large White - Brightroomâ˘
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I feel like if you have space for this show rack in your dorm itâs perfect! Especially for girls because we like to have a lot of different kinds of shoes lol:) I think this fits the perfect amount of shoes and is so homey!
SONGMICS 4-Tier Shoe Rack for Closet, Compact Metal Shoe Organizer Shelf for Entryway, Bedroom, Small Spaces, Stackable, 11.8 x 24.5 x 26 Inches,Black
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I think this under bed storage is perfect and absolutely necessary to keep seasonal clothes in so you can switch them out halfway through the year! I also love the dust protector:)
2 Pack Under Bed Storage Bins with Lids - 10" High Large Organizers for Bedroom, Closet, Clothes, Bed Sheets (Gray)
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This collapsable storage container is literally perfect for anything you need, laundry, extra storage, groceryâs like itâs no nice and convenient to take anywhere!
Costway Collapsible Laundry Basket Movable Laundry Cart with Side Basket, Lockable Wheels
Kitchen / food
Letâs have healthy eating:)
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I feel like this is such a nice baseline cooking set and like you really donât need anymore pans because this set has the proper stuff:) Great for a dorm!
Carote 6pc Ceramic Nonstick Detachable Cookware Set Pink
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I love this portable blender because I think itâs super easy to use and I love how you can just take it with you afterward if your on the go so you can just drink straight out of it!
Ninja Blast 18oz Portable Blender Black: Cordless Personal Smoothie Blender, Stainless Steel Blades, Dishwasher-Safe
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I love this extra large water filter with the dispenser because i think itâs really convenient for roommates and for people to access the water right away!
Brita Extra Large 27-Cup UltraMax Filtered Water Dispenser with Filter - Gray: Water Filtration, Hand Wash, Flip-Top Lid
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Having a kettle in your dorm is literally so important because you can make so many food items with just hot water:)
Hamilton Beach 1L Stainless Steel Kettle
shower / bathroom
Perfect bath essentials!
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This towel set is perfect for all you need and is highly rated! I would recommend getting on of the colored variations so you donât get yours mixed up with your roommates!
American Soft Linen 6 Piece Towel Set, 100% Cotton Bath Towels for Bathroom, Beige
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If you have a private bathroom in your dorm I love that this mat is machine washable and non slip! I also think itâs really cute and comes in great color options:)
Luxury Cotton Pinstripe Bath Mat, Thick Tufted Bath Rug, Absorbent Non Slip Spa Bathroom Rug, Machine Washable - Becky Cameron, Sage, 24" x 17"
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I think itâs really good to have a solid beach towel for swimming or going to the beach in college! This one is relatively inexpensive so itâs a great option:)
40"x72" Vertical Wide Cabana Striped Oversized Beach Towel Blue - Thresholdâ˘
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I absolutely love microfiber towel wraps for your hair! Makes it super easy to dry and so much easier to walk to and from the bathroom in your dorm:)
2pk Microfiber Bath Hair Wrap Set Gray - Room Essentialsâ˘
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This is another great thing for when your walking too and from the bathrooms! Itâs easy to put on and it stays in place:)
Bath Body Wrap Gray - Room Essentialsâ˘
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I you have a private bathroom then you need these adhesive shower caddyâs! Perfect for your wall and thereâs so much space for all of you and your roommates:)
Hearth & Harbor Shower Caddy Adhesive Shower Organizer, Large Capacity Stainless Steel Shower Caddies - Black
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I love this bathroom set because you can create a very cohesive style and it provides you with a lot of essentials you will need!
Hearth & Harbor Bathroom Accessories Set - 22PC Sage Bathroom Set with Shower Curtain and Rugs
decor
Letâs create a comfy dorm!
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I think this picture frame is so chic and perfect for your dorm since it is so tiny and will fit virtually anywhere! A great option:)
4"x4" Shagreen Wrapped Single Image Frame Cream - Threshold⢠designed with Studio McGee: Modern MDF Tabletop Photo Display
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I think these ceramic vase sets are really good for your dorm and the price is so low itâs amazing! Iâve heard these are prone to chipping though so be careful:)
3pc Vase Set Ceramic White - Room Essentialsâ˘
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I love these cute candle sculptures because they bring so much aesthetic to your room! Even though most dorms donât allow candles I think itâs a nice decor feature:)
3.5" Unscented Bubble Sculpture Candle Pearl Blue 12oz - Opalhouseâ˘: Bohemian Style, 30hr Burn Time
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I love this threshold reed diffuser for your dorm bathroom or anywhere in your room because it is so small and convenient, they have amazing scents, and itâs so inexpensive!
100ml Wooded Sage Black Label Fiber Oil Reed Diffuser - Thresholdâ˘: Aromatherapy, Room Freshener, No Battery
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I think this throw and pillow cover is so adorable and so fluffy! It can bring so much to a room and also can be multifunctional if you ever donât have a coat and need a blanket lmao:)
Cozy Chunky Knit Throw Pillow Cover And Pillow Insert - Becky Cameron, Light Blue, 1 Pillow Insert + 1 Cover
must haves
You need these if you are going to survive lol
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Trust me when I say you need a relatively large trashcan with a lid. This one is the perfect size and will allow you to keep smells from getting into your room:) Plus itâs hands free!
Slim Bathroom Trash Can 2.6 Gal â Step-On Stainless Lid, Soft Close, Odor Control, Removable Inner Bucket, Rear Handle â Waterproof for Home
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I love these laundry basket designs because they are tall and skinny allowing them to fit in really tiny spaces and also they separate your laundry for you which I find really helpful if you need to do separate loads! I also love the removable liner ...
SONGMICS Laundry Basket, 17.2 Gal. Laundry Hamper 65L, with Lid and Handles, Removable Liner, 15.4 x 8.7 x 29.5 Inches, Cappuccino Beige
bed
Your bed should be the comfiest place ever:)
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This duvet cover is so good and simple! It offers really nice baseline colors that you could spice up with decor, pillow, throw blankets:) I really love the look of the cover!
Bedsure Duvet Cover Twin, 2 Pieces Prewashed Cotton-Like Polyester Extra Soft Bedding Set(1 Duvet Cover 68"x90" with Zipper Closure & 1 Pillow Sham)
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I really think investing in a high quality pillow for college is so important because your sleep is one of the most important things for you so you can have successful days after nights up late or what not!
Coop Sleep Goods Original Adjustable Pillow, Queen Size Bed Pillows for Sleeping, Cross Cut Memory Foam - Medium Firm Back, Stomach & Side Sleeper
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This back to school college set is so good and perfect to purchase now when itâs on sale! Really good items in here and I appreciate the color scheme throughout all the items:)
Nestl Back to College Kit, Twin XL Bed in a Bag with College Dorm Bedding, Twin XL Comforter Sets, College Dorm Room Essentials, Sage Green
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Investing in a high quality mattress topper is a necessity and having a nice comfortable one that is at least 4 inches is the best in my opinion:)
JIONJOY 4inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper | Blue - Twin
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This mattress pad is highly rated by thousands of people because itâs such good quality! Really make sure you get one of these because it is necessary in your dorm:)
Peace Nest Quilted Fitted Mattress Pad, Elastic Stretches up to 18 Inches Deep, Pillow Top Mattress Cover, FourLeaf Clover, Queen
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I really love this comforter that is reversible! I love when your able to switch up your decor if your not feeling it and this makes it so easy!! Not to mention the comforter is so lightweight and breathable:)
Reversible Comforter and Shams Set, Ultra Soft - Becky Cameron, Blush / White, Twin/Twin Extra Long