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College Dorm Freshman Must Haves
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3 kids with my youngest going off to college in the fall. Here are my freshman must haves. It’s important that they have everything, but sometimes you can buy too much. Keep receipts.
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Bedding
 
Basic Storage
 
Electronics/Appliances
 
Shower Essentials
 
The medicine cabinet
 
Decor

Bedding

Standard freshman dorms have twin xl bed size
 
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Comforter one heavier
Twin XL Size Comforters and Sets
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A throw or twin XL blanket (not a comforter)
Twin XL Size Blankets | Shop our Best Bedding Deals Online at ...
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Get new pillows, let the old ones at home
Hotel Collection Pillows
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Wayfair has awesome prices. Even my boys loved at least one decorative pillow.
Decorative Bedroom Pillows
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A must! Those mattresses are rough 😂
Twin XL Size Mattress Pads
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The thicker the better.
Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper | Multiple Profiles | Lucid©
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My daughter has been there since her grad party
College Dorm Room Essentials
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There most likely is not air conditioning and if there is, it may not work or be enough. These work ! I have them
Up To 85% Off on Bamboo Cool 1800 Series Blen... | Groupon Goods
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This was a must for my daughter
Bed Rest Pillow: Supportive with Arms
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For storage or even to get to the top bunk
Round : Ottomans
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You need a mattress cover.
Allergy & Bed Bug Protector | Boscov's
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Get at least 2 sets, possibly 3.
Twin XL Size Bed Sheet Sets
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Basic Storage

 
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Don’t forget them! Get plenty. There aren’t much for drawer they will need to hang them.
Clothes Hangers - Walmart.com
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Get something that zips so bugs do not get in them
Underbed Storage You'll Love
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A must ! They need all the storage they can get.
Lexington 3-Tier Rolling Cart by Simply Tidy
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All dorms have a desk and chair. Get some more storage
Desktop Organization & Organizer Sets You'll Love
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They need all of the storage they can get !
Dorm Storage Drawers
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Plastic totes with lids will be your best friends! Keep the bugs out.
Storage Totes With Lids
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To keep their valuables. There will be kids in and out of their rooms. I have heard horror stories.
Dorm Safes
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Beach towels at least one, even if they don’t live near the beach.
Artisan Crafted Cotton Turkish Towel Beach Bath Oeko-Tex Certified
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We love this store ! They have everything !
Decorative Boxes & Trunks | For Home Decor & Storage | At Home
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Great pricing at this family owned department store.
Storage Baskets | Boscov's
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For under the bed
Cube Storage
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For storage
Cubbies & Storage Cubes
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For higher beds
Storage Ottomans
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Electronics/Appliances

 
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Will last them a well after a 4 year degree. We have had ours for 10 plus years
MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch
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These are great for science majors and business majors. They have different programs that work better with a PC than a Mac
Lenovo ThinkPad: Business Laptops Designed for Performance
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The newest version allows you to turn off the noise canceling which is good in places where you need to hear what’s going on around you
Best Noise Cancelling Headphones & Earbuds
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This was wonderful! It saves room.
TV Stand For Dorm Room
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I know this sounds bougie but usually the schools ice machine is either broken or gross.
Costway Portable Ice Maker Machine Countertop 26Lbs/24H Self-cleaning
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They have good prices for mini fridge
Mini Fridges
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This may or may not be necessary. They have meal plans (especially freshman) they may not need this until the next year.
Dorm Room Microwaves | Compact, Easy to Use
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This has become a must 😂
Shop Coffee Makers
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If there is room… this will be so useful for your college kid. My son loves his!
Prepology 26-lb Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
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My daughter loves this ! She sticks her photos on the wall with putty.
Polaroid
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Sales and bundles with easy pay !
Apple MacBook Air 13" Laptop M2 512GB with Voucher and Accessories
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A must !!
Fans
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This one is the best because it’s also a hair dryer. Get all hair tools in one kit !
FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System - Shark Beauty | Ulta Beauty
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Shower Essentials

 
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Shower essential for freshman year
Mesh Shower Organizer
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A must !! Kids are gross. 😷
Best Shower Shoes
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At least 2 sets
Bath Towels
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This is useful for any gender.
Lighted Makeup Mirrors with LED & Magnification | Best Options
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Everyday essentials
Shampoo + Body Wash
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Depends on what the bathroom situation. My son needed it but my daughter didn’t
2 Piece Ultra Soft Non-Slip Chenille Bath Rug Set - Quick Dry, Machine Washable - 17”x24” & 20"x32"
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I love this brand and it’s expensive! Buy a large so they have it for a while.
Up To 42% Off on Pureology Large Shampoo Or Co... | Groupon Goods
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I sent 4 towels and beach towels to with my son. I think I will send more with my daughter
Soft Embrace Solid Bath Towel Collection
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The medicine cabinet

 
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For when they are sick
Advil Cold And Sinus
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For aches and pains
Ibuprofen 600 Mg Tabs
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For allergic reactions
Benadryl
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For eczema outbreak
Products for Eczema-Prone Skin
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Just in case.
Cortizone-10 products at Target
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Keep their immune system up.
Vitamins Gummies For Women
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These actually work! They will need all of the help they can get
Elderberry Gummies in Immune Support(332)
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Decor

 
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To hang decor
Duck PTY-2 Removable Mounting Poster Putty
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Pick things that do more! Lamp, phone holder
Dorm Room Desk Lamp
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They have everything at a great price and fast shipping.
College Dorm Room Art
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Great for the back of the door! Don’t forget push pins
Cork Board - Memo Boards
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So my son’s girlfriend who is going into her senior year of her undergraduate degree shared a sweet with 4 girls. They decorated with neon signs all over!
Up To 81% Off on Custom Neon Signs from Justyling | Groupon Goods
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A rug for everything but we got my daughters here ! Love love this store.
5' x 8' Area Rugs for Every Room
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Laundry Day

 
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Laundry day !
Tide Pods Free & Gentle HE Laundry Detergent Pacs
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To keep the dirty laundry until laundry day.
Laundry Hamper You'll Love
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For stains
Shout Stain Remover
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Sometimes the machines are not in the same building.
Easy to Carry College Laundry Bags & Dorm Room Hampers
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Merch

 
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Get your gear for your college kid at a discounted price ! The college bookstores are very expensive.
"University of Delaware" : Target
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CCU merch shipped to you, no matter what state you reside in.
NCAA Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Money Maker Snapback Hat
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