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Big College Send-Off
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items My daughter is entering her 3rd year in college at the end of this month. She started her college career in a “forced triple” really learning how to maximize organization space and share an extremely tight living arrangement with two strangers. Then ...
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Campus Safety
Drink Station
Room Organization
Tech Stuff/Entertainment
Bedding/Comfort Items
Cleaning
Campus Safety
Getting around campus can be tricky at first. Don't forget your key, your ID! Don't get locked out. Don't let strangers into your dorm. Also walk in buddy groups after dark, etc.
First off, you'll need to carry around your dorm key card. Since most dorm buildings have tap to enter instead of a physical key. College kids are usually given a lanyard to hang their ID key, but I will tell you right now…they DO NOT USE THAT! But t...
Magnetic Wallet for iPhone 16 15 14 13 12
A useful little ketchain that sounds off an alarm, and triggers a strobe light, if you are in danger. This is said to help ward off anyone that might be approaching in a creepy way. Use with your own caution, of course.
Original Defense® Siren Self-Defense Alarm
Pepper Spray keychain
Campus Safety Pepper Gel w/ Quick Release Key Ring
Drink Station
College Kids need to be hydrated and caffeinated. Period.
When your kid is at home, ice is readily available. When they get to campus, finding ice is near impossible without a late night trek across campus to find the cafeteria closed. Bummer! Make ice in your own room instead, and never have to deal with g...
Self-Cleaning Countertop Ice Maker Machine
My daughter loved this lilac color Brita.
Brita 6-Cup Denali Water Pitcher Dispenser Lilac
Don't forget to stock up on replacement filters. Change every TWO months. So if School starts in August, change in October, December, February, and April.
Brita Replacement Water Filters Water Pitchers and Dispensers - 3ct
for the coffee drinkers.
Keurig K-Mini Mate Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker Glamping Green
For the tea drinkers. This electric tea kettle has an automatic shut-off setting, so it complies with most campus residential policies.
Hamilton Beach 1.7L Illuminated Glass Kettle
Room Organization
Maximize the tiny space to the best of your ability.
My daughter did not go off to school with this, but quickly ordered them from Amazon after living with messy drawers for one week.
Simple Houseware 4-Pack Drawer Organizer Set
These metal rolling carts were awesome! The room mates shared it for their dishes and eating utensils. They also serve as a great shelf for toiletries.
3-Tier Compact Rolling Metal Storage Organizer
These bags are a god send, when it comes to moving in. They hold a LOAD. A very large load. They have top straps for carrying, and bottom straps to hold like a backpack. Then once unpacked, they fold up and you can pack all of them inside one, squish...
6 Pack Extra Heavy Duty Large Moving Bags
Tech Stuff/Entertainment
You'll want your technology safe from damage/theft. You'll find outlets are few and far between, and not easy to get to.
The absolute HORROR of having your cell phone charger cord fall behind those massive bunk beds and chests of drawers. Don't let it happen!
Cord Holders - Self Adhesive
This lego set is absolutely ADORABLE.
LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants Building Toys
My daughter got this one a few years ago for christmas. It has gone literally everywhere with her.
Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Matte Black
Surge protector, plus USB port.
GE 7-Outlet Surge Protector with USB
Bedding/Comfort Items
In a standard dorm, your bed is where you'll spend most of your time. Studying, sleeping. It will be your couch when friends come over. Make it cozy!
We bought this Freshman year, and she still has it. It hasn't been damaged or made uncomfy. It's worth the money!
Linenspa 3 Inch Gel Swirl Memory Foam Topper Twin XL
Wicked good sheets
Twin/Twin XL Printed Performance 400 Thread Count Sheet Set Blue Floral - Threshold™: Cotton Sateen, OEKO-TEX Certified
Insert for the Duvet Cover!!
Bedsure Comforters Queen Size - Duvet Insert
Chose a full duvet cover because her dorm bed is a Twin. A full size (or queen size) would coverage over the bed and superb SQUISH for ultra comfy.
Bedsure Mineral Blue Duvet Cover Full Size
My daughter has this exact cozy white blanket, it's huge and she loves it.
Bedsure GentleSoft White Throw Blanket
My daughter has this one…it's her cozy creature at bedtime.
Dumpling Warmies
Daughter's college mascot is the Husky :)
Husky Warmies
Cleaning
For all of life's yucks. Here's a list of MUST HAVES.
Every dorm living human must have an air purifier, because college kids are messy and stinky.
LEVOIT 3-in-1 Air Purifier with Fragrance
This fan is the bees knees. So strong and powerful
IRIS USA WOOZOO Air Circulator Fan with Remote
Get a cheap (but good) vacuum. Bagless. No worries. and if it breaks by the end of the year, no big deal.
Bissell Featherweight Lightweight Vacuum
If your dorm room has floors, you will need a Swiffer!
Swiffer Deluxe Sweep + Mop
BIG batch of disinfectant wipes. Major NEED
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack
For those small dorm trash bins. Always good to have a scented one, for snack stinks.
Glad Small Trash Bags 4 Gallon Febreze
wrinkle release is important, because you KNOW the kids aren't properly hanging up their nice clothes.
Downy Crisp Linen Wrinkle Releaser Spray - 33.8oz
Spills will happen. Buy these, and know that they can clean up those spills
Bounty Select-A-Size White Paper Towels - 8 Mega Rolls
Honestly. You NEVER know what your student will have to clean up, buy a box of gloves! They'll thank you.
Nitrile Disposable Gloves - 100ct - Dealworthy™
Just a broom and dustpan takes up a little less space in a dorm room
Hand Broom and Dustpan Combo - 2ct - Everspring™
Hygiene/Beauty
All the bathroom primping and preparing essentials your college student will need.
So she doesnt have to walk across the dorm after showering, with dripping hair.
2pk Monstera Hair Wraps Green
It is good for quick dry towels, as you dont want that stuff dripping everywhere.
Quick Dry Reversible Sun Rise Hand Towel
Nice idea for towels, a bundle! They will use all of it. Buy two sets.
6pc Bath Towel Bundle Set Blue
It's giving...GRWM tiktok videos.
3pc Striped Spa Headband and Wrist Scrunchie Set Blue
It is slightly bigger than the other options, but it has a removable piece that you can use for toothbrush/toothpaste, and then it stores easily back in the dorm room all together!
2 in 1 Shower Caddy for Dorm
Zit patches. An absolute essential for a young lady
Hero Mighty Patch Duo - 12ct
A great deal on a two bottle bundle that should last the entire school year.
La Roche Posay 2 Pack/13.5 fl oz Each Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Wash with Ceramide for Normal to Dry Sensitive Skin