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Back To School Must Haves
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items This is a back to school list of all your favorite items for all ages! I have sections for those going into elementary school all the way up to dorm room items you can’t go without! I have personally gone through up to my second year of college. This...
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Dorm Must Haves
School supplies
Dorm Must Haves
Decorative pillows are so adorable! They fill the room and make your bed look so comfy.
Xiashrk 15" Star Shaped Plush Throw Pillow
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A comfy and cozy throw blanket is always ideal for those days you don’t exactly want to have to get under all your covers just you but still want to snuggle up on your bed!!
Super Comfort Oversized Plush Rabbit Faux Fur Throw
A cute and cosy duvet cover will bring a homey feel to your dorm room. Throughout my experience i’ve felt it is the biggest part in completing your room and making it look put together. Buying a duvet cover is very important to your daily living whil...
Girls Pink Flower Twin XL Duvet Cover Set
Full length mirror. If theres one thing i beg you not to forget it would be this! I forgot one my freshman year and trying to see how you looked in your outfit for the first day of college is very difficult in the prison like mirrors they provided us
Sweetcrispy 64x21 Arched Full Length Mirror
Without a headboard, often times there are cracks in between the bed and wall leaving pillows and other things to fall down that. I found it really really annoying. This product is insanely helpful and I did not regret purchasing it one bit!
Modway Lily Biscuit Tufted Twin Velvet Headboard
Fun lamps and always convenient in a dorm, the overhead lighting can be too bright at times and the lower lighting bring a better feel to the room.
luckystyle LED Floor Lamp Dimmable 12W Black
If you are going to splurge on any items, I promise this is going to be the most important! This mattress topper is amazing and has even improved my back pain!
Sleepyhead® Cooling Copper Topper with CoolTech Cover
This duvet insert has kept me warm for the last 6 years!!! It truly is worth every single penny. I wouldn’t buy another brand after how long this one is lasting.
Extra Warm Premium Down Alternative Duvet Comforter Insert - Twin/Twin XL - White | BOKSER HOME
Fun decorative rugs are a must have, they keep your feet from touching the nasty floor and add a homey feel to your room! I highly recommend a colorful rug rather than white as they are highly likely to get stains!
Mainstays Slate Blue Floral, Indoor Area Rug, 4'11" x 6'6" - Walmart.com
An ottoman with storage is so incredibly helpful when living in a dorm. Often times beds are lofted, this makes getting into bed simple and easy! I also enjoyed being able to store shoes and other items inside of it!
Designs4Comfort Round Shoe Ottoman Ivory - Breighton Home: Modern Faux Leather Storage Bench with Wood Frame
If you have the room for a bigger brita definitely get one!! I always used plastic water bottle but sometimes we ran out or i wanted to use my reusable water bottle and it was a life saver!!! water bottles get pricy, tap water never!!
Brita Extra Large 27-Cup UltraMax Filtered Water Dispenser with Filter - Jet Black
OMG. An ice maker is something you simply can NOT go without. My school didn’t allow outside water bottles or anything else in, refilling plastic trays is time consuming and i’ve never met one student who got them and actually remembered to fill it u...
R.W.FLAME Stainless Steel Ice Maker Countertop, Bullet ice, 26.5Lbs/24H, 9 Pcs/6 Mins, with self-cleaning, ice basket, and scoop, with Handle (Black)
No matter how much stuff you bring with to the dorm, without a laundry backpack you will not survive. No seriously this thing saved my life, carrying a heavy basket through the hall way on top of quarters, soap, scent beads, and dryer sheets it’s a l...
Backpack Laundry Bag Textured Gray - Brightroom™: Polyester, 3500 Volume, Multipurpose Hamper Bag, All Ages
School supplies
Oh what would I do without you!! Pink isn’t required but it’s my favorite way to do girl math!!
Texas Instruments 30XIIS Scientific Calculator - Positively Pink
These pens are absolutely perfect for creating notes, color coding organization, and overall writing!
Paper Mate Flair 24pk Felt Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip Multicolored: Art Stationery, Durable Quick Drying, Pocket Clip
I think I went through about 100 note books just throughout high school alone. These simple color code note books are perfect for keeping your studying and notes organized! I also enjoyed having a personal one for things that needed to be written dow...
Five Star 5 Subject College Ruled Spiral Notebook (Colors May Vary): School Supplies, 3 Hole Punched, Flexible Cover, 200 Pages
Jansport backpacks are an actual life saver!! Regardless of what grade you are going into they can carry so many book, folders, binders, and everything else you need. The bookbags are extremely durable, spacious, and trendy! There are extra pockets f...
JanSport Cool Student 17.5" Backpack - Coconut
Highlighters are so handy if you enjoy color coding notes or need something to stand out! These can make taking notes a fun art project!
BiC 5pk Highlighter Brite Liner Assorted: Medium Point, Multicolored Ink, Art & Office Supplies, Highlighters for School
I used to think white out was a scam until I had some of my work required to be written in pen! Mistakes happen all the time no need to completely start over, just get some white out! I prefer the tape version as the liquid sometimes can ruin paper
3pk Wite-Out Correction Tape Mini White - BIC: Stationery Office Supplies, 26.2ft Length, Multicolored, Correction Fluid & Tape