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must-haves for college dorms & apartments
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items My favorite college must haves for dorms and apartments (different from the basics)! I find myself using these items the most when I am at school. They are practical and provide great solutions to certain issues you my find yourself in while living a...
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bedroom/dormroom
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bedroom/dormroom
Items to use in your dorm and/or bedroom. Practical, useful, and stylish to make your dorm/apartment your home away from home!
No cold feet here! Whenever I would hang out in my dorm (especially in the winter) my feet would get so cold. These slippers are great to wear around your dorm/apartment when you want to avoid getting your feet or socks dirty. They keep your feet toa...
Minnetoka Slippers
Warmies are stuffed animals that you can heat in the microwave or chill in the freezer! The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. They are cute, snuggly, and soft. Great for sleeping with or just as a cute (but functional) bed decoration. S...
Warmies
Satin/silk pillow cases are super beneficial for hair and skin health. They cause less hair breakage than regular cotton cases, and help reduce facial breakouts. These cases are great for your college bed because they are so comfy, and I know there a...
Satin Pillowcase
This fan is a life saver if your dorm or apartment has no ac or if the temperature fluctuates a lot. It's on the smaller/medium size for fans, and is very portable. This makes it great for moving in and out of dorms/apartments. It comes with a remote...
Woozoo Fan
Easily access all your streaming services in one place! The remote is dainty and straightforward. Hook up to your tv in your dorm/apartment. Roku channels are available too. Affiliate link
Roku Streaming Device with Remote
kitchen & bathroom
kitchen and bathroom tools to make cleaning, cooking, and use more efficient.
The Scrub Mommy sponge is a pro at cleaning dishes, sinks, counters, and anything in between! It has a rougher, more firm side and a softer side with a texture more like a squishy sponge. These dual sided sponges last forever (way longer than a norma...
Scrub Mommy Sponge
Not only is this machine good for making coffee, but it's also great with making hot water for ramen, tea, soup mix, and more! Very convenient and simple to use. It's also not obnoxiously boxy or bulky making it perfect for move in, storage, and find...
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Coffee Maker
This set of plates and bowls is budget friendly for a great quality set. It has 12 pieces total: 4 bowls, 4 salad plates, and 4 dinner plates at only $25. They are microwave and dishwasher safe as well. The clean easily and are a good size. p.s. use ...
Stoneware Westfield Dinnerware Set
If you have your own shower in your dorm/apartment, you most likely need something to hold your soaps. This over the shower caddy is plastic, so it won't rust like the metals ones. It's not as heavy as the metal ones either. I haven't had an issues w...
Three Tier Over the Shower Plastic Caddy
This cart is great for storing kitchen items, like food, bags, and utensils. It look beautiful and has wheels so it is easily moveable. There is a draw, a metal basket, and a bottom shelf that is great for storing bulk food items that you can find at...
Moveable Kitchen Cart
laundry
laundry rooms can be a mad house at college campuses. These picks will make your laundry day a bit more bearable.
Mesh laundry bags are a must for those university washing machines. These help prevent you from losing your socks in the washer and dryaer, and they provide extra protection for delicates. My clothes still get the same level of clean. The bags don't ...
Mesh Laundry Bags
These laundry detergent sheets have worked soooo well for me. They are mess free and dissolve in the wash whether you use cold, warm, or hot water. They are real easy to use: you just throw them in the wash with your clothes. They smell fresh and cle...
ARM & HAMMER Laundry Detergent Sheets