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College Must Haves
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items Lost shopping for dorm essentials? Let me help this stressful experience become a breeze! Everything here is in my options essentials that helped me through college.
This is the perfect nightstand to charge mobile devices, hold water bottles, and optimizes the amount of storage in small dorm rooms!
Eunos 3 Drawer White Nightstand with Charging Station, LED and Open Shelf for Bedroom, Living Room - Walmart.com
A heated blanket is a must have for those cold nights that it seems they never turn the heat on. This was something I purchased my second year that I wish I would’ve had my first!
Hyleory 50x60" Electric Reversible Flannel Heated Throw Blanket, Light Gray
This kettle is so convenient! Whether you’re making tea or boiling water for ramen this is something I wouldn’t survive without!
Chefman 1L Rapid-Boil Kettle with Automatic Shutoff - Black: Glass Electric Water Boiler & Warmer, 1500W Tea Heater
Led lights help take strain off your eyes from the bright hospital lighting most dorms have!
LED lights
Filters tap water to improve taste and reduce contaminants. Saves money on bottled water and fits easily in most dorm mini fridges.
Brita Extra Large 27-Cup UltraMax Filtered Water Dispenser with Filter - Gray: Water Filtration, Hand Wash, Flip-Top Lid
Long extension cords are life savers for small dorms with limited outlets!
12' Indoor Cord 2 with 3 Outlets and Sliding Safety Cover White - Dealworthy™
A good book bag that will hold you big books and laptop is a must! Spending an extra penny on a better quality book bag that will last all your years is something i’d splurge on:)
Right Pack
Fairy lights with photo clips are perfect for bringing a touch of home to school with you!
Morttic Photo Clip String Light - 33Ft 100LED Fairy Lights with Clips for Pictures, Photo Lights with 50 Clear Clips for Dorm Bedroom Wall/Wedding Decor
A first aid kit saved my roommates and i so many trips to the wellness center on campus. This one is perfect for small cuts and scrapes for an amazing price!
Johnson & Johnson First Aid To Go Portable Mini Travel Kit, 12 pieces
Under bed storage is a life saver in small dorms with little closets/dressers.
Underbed Storage with Wheels and Adjustable Dividers Off-White - Brightroom™
A thermometer is 100% an essential that’s easily forgotten. Get it early so you’re not running to the store with a cold!
Fever Flash Thermometer - up&up™
Umbrella. Save yourself and freshly washed hair for when mother nature is not on your side!
ShedRain UnbelievaBrella Reverse Opening Stick Umbrella - Black
Lunch boxes are perfect for back to back classes that don’t give you enough time to run to the dinning hall!
Flip-Down Square Lunch Bag - Embark™ Lavender
If your dorm has carpet this cleaner will keep your room constantly smelling clean and fresh!
Arm & Hammer Carpet & Room Extra Strength Odor Eliminator - 42.6oz
Command hook allow you to easily hang decor and other items without worrying about damaging the wall!
Command 6pk Damage-Free Hanging Clear Medium Wire Toggle Hooks with Adhesive Strips for Christmas Lights and Holiday Decorations