The perfect items to those going away to live in a dorm for the first time! The essential dorm life!
Sections
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Storage
Class Room Necessities
Healthy Snacks
Bedding & Bath Essentials
Applicances
Storage
Dorms are usually small so having great storage ideas is essential
There can be stored under the bed or in a closet for easy access
Sterilite 28 Quart Clear Storage Box with Lid
92Qt Storage Boxes: Spacious 92QT bins (15.35"x11"x8.27") for organizing toys, crafts, photos, medicine, snacks, makeup, and more. Ideal for any space—garage, office, closet, or pantry. Collapsible & Easy to Assemble: Stackable with a lid, these ...
4 Tier Stackable Plastic Storage Bins 23QT
This is the perfect size to go next to the bed in a dorm
Nightstands and Bedside Tables - Modern & Affordable - IKEA
Every move in and college is different but hopefully this will help. I just did this with my daughter. It is alot to organize!
College Dorm Packing Checklist for First-Year Students - BigFuture
What is a dorm room without LED lights
Dorm Lights
Class Room Necessities
Having the right school supplies are important even in college!
This is a really nice back pack. My daughter loves her!
Women's Jester Luxe Backpack | The North Face
If you have a child who is on a big campus and has to walk between classes, a windproof umbrella is a must!
Windproof Waterproof Umbrella
Healthy Snacks
Yes there is a dining plan however if you have a child who likes to have healthy snacks on hand, then here are some ideas
Perfect Bar Mini, Dark Chocolate Chip PB
Health Snack Ideas for College Students
Affordable Healthy Snacks for College Students
Snacks on the go
Protein Bars
Bedding & Bath Essentials
Home away from home, this can be hard so I want to try to make the best for my daughter. Here are some ideas.
The beds can be really HARD in a dorm. This is a wonderful topper for any mattress
bedluxury 3" Twin Cooling Gel Memory Topper
Every girl needs some shower shoes…yes!!
shevalues Women's Shower Shoes with Arch Support
When my daughter comes home I don't expect her to bring her bedding with her, so I have a new bed set for her dorm! This is nice and cozy
Bedsure Twin/Twin XL Boho Comforter Set
Sharing a shower, down the hall will be an adjustment so here is a nice shower caddy for my girl.
EUDELE Portable Mesh Shower Caddy for Dorm
Gotta have cute and pretty pillows
Dorm Pillow
Applicances
There are always things that students need in their dorm. Why not make it a home away from home!
This portable Ice Maker is definitely a necessity in a dorm. It is so easy to use and makes ice fast. If you don't have a freezer this is perfect.
Silonn Countertop Ice Maker, 9 Cubes in 6 Mins
A dorm fridge is a necessity
Mini Fridges - Appliances - The Home Depot
Perfect for an enclosed space to help purify the air
