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Decorating a College Dorm?

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Have a daughter who's going to college? Here's my guide for everything you need!
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ORGANIZATION

 
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Having a calendar in college is so helpful! Keeps me organized between classes, meetings, and extra-curricular activities.
16"x20" Dry Erase Calendar Board Gold
 
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I used these drawers all 4 years, I put them under my bed or in my closet, to use as extra storage.
3 Drawer Wide Tower Light Gray
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A mini trash can is a MUST!
Step Trash Can
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I lived with my fan on at college, especially at night!
Mini Fan
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Having a little lamp on my desk makes it cuter but cozier when it's just a lamp on.
Sucolite Small Table Lamps; Set of 2
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LINEANS/LAUNDRY

 
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BEST laundry basket! So easy to bring laundry to and from the laundry room, when it's not next to you.
Rolling Laundry Hamper
 
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Towel set for cheap! These are my favorite towels for college.
Soft Cotton Linen 6 Piece Towel Set
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Can never go wrong with too many hangers!
Plastic Hangers
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BEST purchase I made!
Gel Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper
 
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It's a MUST.
Lint Rollers
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TOILETRIES

 
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For those who need to use a communal bathroom, this is the easiest way to bring all the necessities back and forth.
Bathroom Caddy
 
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Good to always have.
Ibuprofen
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There's always some type of sickness/cold going around - recommend getting ahead!
One A Day Women's Multivitamin Gummies
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Never hurts to have one near by!
Portable First-Aid Kit
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Not the best-looking shoe, but it's a MUST when using a communal shower.
Shower Shoes
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HOUSEHOLD

 
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Best bowls when in college. Easy to clean, microwaveable, and CHEAP!
Plastic Bowls
 
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You can never have too many outlets.
Power Strip!
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Favorite cleaner to just clean off all surfaces
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Peony Scented Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner
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My Yeti water bottle comes EVERYWHERE with me! It's a must to have at least 1 in college.
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DECOR

 
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Cheap, cute wall mirror that can be on a door or against a wall!
13.5" x 49.5" Framed Door Mirror
 
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Cheap cute lights; make the room cozier when there on!
Plug-in Curtain String Lights
 
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Love this mirror!!
Decorative Rustic Mirror for Walls - 16x12 inch Wood Framed Mirror
 
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I love these shelves, they are so cute and simple, while taking up a good chunk of wall space.
Floating Hexagon Shelves, Metal Framed Gold Shelves with Wood Base
 
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Added a little color to the kitchen in my college house.
Retro Cocktail Poster Canvas Wall Art