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College Dorm Finds! Sending your Kid to College? Look here!
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From storage to decor, to function here are all of my recommendations when shopping for college life.
 
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For moving, laundry, and groceries!
Medium Black Reusable 70L Rolling Tote Bag
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A 3 year planner is everything!
2027-2029 3 Year Monthly Planner 9x11
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A phone strap to keep hands free but close to the phone while going to class
MOUTAKEY Metal Phone Wrist Strap Lanyard
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A card reader that connects to your phone! 😱
3-in-1 SD Card Reader for iPhone iPad Mac
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A buttery soft twin XL comforter
Bedsure Beige Twin Comforter Set, 2 Pcs
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For extra storage
3 Drawer Wide Cart White - Brightroom™: Plastic Storage Drawers, Utility Cart with Casters, Portable Universal Storage
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Cable locks are such a needed item for end tables and desks!
8 Pack Cable Clips, Cord Organizer, Phone Charger Holder
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A rolling cart can also be a helpful storage tool.
Calmootey 4-Tier Rolling Utility Cart with Drawer
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A closet organizer is a must, those closets are tiny!
YOUDENOVA 6-Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer, Grey
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An over the door hanger is a lifesaver. Look at all of that storage!
TAHAVICE Over Door Organizer, 5 Large & 10 Mesh Pockets, Dark Grey
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A mattress topper is a must’
ELEMUSE Twin XL Mattress Topper, Thick Pillow Top
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A power strip for the bedroom
TESSAN Tower Surge Protector, 8 AC + 4 USB
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These bed shelves are genius!
BedShelfie Bedside Shelf for Dorm Room - Black
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A shower caddy for shared bathrooms
rejomiik Portable Shower Caddy Basket Gray
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Excellent twin XL sheets
Twin XL 3PC Sheet Set - White, Deep Pocket
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A bed skirt for college dorm beds 😱 I wish they had these when I was in college
Cottingon Dorm Room Bed Skirt, White, Twin XL
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A bedside caddy! This is especially helpful if the bed is up high!
Ozzptuu Bedside Caddy Hanging Storage Bag
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Shower shoes for shared showers
Xomiboe Quick Dry Non Slip Shower Shoes
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Moving bags that break down!
TICONN 6 Pack Extra Large Moving Bags with Zippers & Handles
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A vanity mirror that folds up for space saving!
HUONUL Makeup Mirror with Lights, 2X/3X/10X Magnification
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A thin laundry basket!
Lifewit 100L Laundry Basket with Lid & Bag
 
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A bedside organizer for glasses, headphones, phone, cords and other small items.
Bedside Shelf Metal Floating Wall Organizer
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Monitor/Laptop risers are very helpful.
Beimu Acrylic Monitor Stand Riser L14xW7.5xH4
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An additional monitor is extremely helpful for multitasking and multiple screens. I have this to work at the hospital and it works great.
KYY 15.6" Portable 1080P FHD Monitor w/Speaker
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A laundry backpack - this is genius! 😱
CleverMade LUXE 62L Laundry Duffel Backpack
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This desktop bookshelf is brilliant! So much storage!
ChooChoo Desktop Bookshelf 36.4" Desk Hutch
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This end table is awesome! Storage and more!
Tall Nightstand w/ 4 Shelves, 2 Drawers, LED, Charging Station - Black Oak
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Dorm fridges are all the rage
Igloo 3.2 Cu.Ft. Mini Fridge with Freezer
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A couch for hangout and studying! Yes please!
Convertible 4-in-1 Folding Sofa Bed Sleeper Chair
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To raise the bed for additional storage underneath! I had my dresser under my bed in college, and sometimes we’d have hangouts under there.
Utopia Bedding Adjustable Bed Risers 3 & 5 Inch, 4-Pack
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The most perfect pinterest worthy bedding set that comes in twin XL!
Juicy Couture Amelie Bows Ruched Comforter Set with Shams
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This WILL get used! By everyone! One of those forgotten things by most people.
First Aid Only Home & Go Emergency First Aid Kits
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A small but mighty fan!
IRIS USA WOOZOO Air Circulator Fan, Remote
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A must for girls in college
HerTime2 Personal Safety Alarm for Women - Loud Siren, Waterproof Keychain, Rose Gold
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Closet stackers for folded clothes
Upgraded Stackable Foldable Closet Bins 5-Pack
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These clever sink cover give so much room for doing hair!
Sink Topper Bathroom Counter Cover & Storage
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An easy way to display photos or notes on the wall
Fluxynara 13x2 Felt Wall Panels, Linen Dusk, 8-Pack
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A compact TV stand!
Furinno 4-Tier TV Stand for TVs up to 25"
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These air purifiers are perfect for dorm spaces
Shark NeverChange Compact Pro Air Purifier HP072PK
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A galaxy projector is a vibe!
Northern Galaxy Aurora Projector with 33 Effects
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A wall mounted fan is a genius way to save space and get air flow!
ZEWOO 10" Wall Mount Fan w/ Light & Remote
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This would make for great storage, you can see everything and pull out the drawer for access.
4-Pack 32" Tall Stackable Storage Drawers
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A compact bookshelf for storage
Furinno PASIR 5-Tier Corner Bookshelf White
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Another bedside caddy option!
Bedside Caddy for Dorm Bed, Metal Frame, Black
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The perfect bed lamp for dorm rooms!
Shroommate Clip On Bed Light - MultiColor LEDs
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Great mini fridge option!
Whirlpool 3.1 cu ft Mini Refrigerator Stainless Steel WH31S1E: Energy Star Certified Dorm Fridge, Reversible Door, 2 Shelves
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Really great desk organizer
TXRUME 2-Tier Desktop Shelf Organizer, Desk Storage for Home & Office Supplies, Multifunctional Holder for Desk with White Board & White Metal Frame
 
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LED floating shelf! Amazing idea for desk storage.
Bestier 25" Gaming Floating Shelves LED Wall Mounted Shelf with Adjustable Glass Shelf, Gaming Room Decor Wine Coffee Bar, Black
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Perfect desk organization
OPNICE 2-Tier Desk Organizer Monitor Stand
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These are great for dorm rooms.
Eyliden X-Large Carpet Sweeper w/ Extra Brush
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A small lockbox is so smart for a dorm room!
Master Lock Small Travel Safe w/ Cable 5900D
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An excellent planner to track events and assignments.
Taja Planner 2026-2027, 8.5x11, Green
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Perfect for dorm room storage!
VECELO 4-Drawer Narrow Mobile Storage Cart
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The best sheets for dorm rooms!
NEST and NOOKS Twin XL Cotton Fitted Sheet with Pockets
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For the heavy sleepers! An alarm that will work!
SolaceRise Loud Alarm Clock Vibrating Bed Shaker
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This is gorgeous! Perfect for a dorm!
Fabric Bulletin Board 30x20in Golden Frame
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Perfect for a dorm room, for studying, visitors, etc
Folding Sofa Bed Sleeper Chair w/ Pillow
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The best way to take notes in class! The kindle scribe does it all!
Amazon Kindle Scribe 32GB Bundle w/ Pen & Folio
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If you love to doodle, This is for you.
Wide Ruled Spiral Notebook w/ Doodle Prompts, 8x10.5, 50 Sheets
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The perfect wall decor option for girls!
Floating Wall Shelves 2-Pack w/ LED & Rose
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Perfect addition to the dorm room door!
Deal: Mini Basketball Hoop for Kids, Over The Door Indoor Basketball Hoops, Red | Basketball Toys with LED Light, Scoreboard & 3 Balls, Christmas Birthday Gift for 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boys Girls
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No drill - Blackout shades for rooms that are too bright.
Serlmwnt 100% Blackout Curtains Bedroom No Drill DIY Curtains 57" W x 39" H | Portable Cuttable Shades Blackout Curtains (Suitable for Bedrooms, Home Theaters,RVs,Media Room,Sun Blocker,Room Darkening)
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Sleep masks for the best sleep.
BeeVines 100% Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask, Light Blocking Eye Masks (2 Packs) | Natural Pure Silk Eye Shade, Real Silk Eye Cover for Sleeping, with Adjustable Strap, Reduces Puffy Eyes, Traveling Gifts
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A small fan!
DIGIX Portable Desk Fan for Bedroom, 100 Speeds
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This organizer even has a cup holder! Perfect for dorm life.
No Drill Extra Wide Floating Wall Shelf, Bedside Organizer for Tablet Phone | Plastic Wall Organizer with Remote Box & Detachable Cup Holder, Mounts Power Strip, Ideal for Bedside, Dorm, Bedroom and RV
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A slim dorm room laundry basket is perfect for dorm life!
Deal: efluky Slim Laundry Basket with Lid, Narrow Laundry Hamper with Removable Bag, Skinny Dirty Clothes Basket with Bamboo Handles for Bathroom, Bedroom & Laundry Room, 75L Beige
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The perfect bedside lamp
Clip On Reading Lamp, Headboard Bed Light, Cloud Dynamic Rainbow RGB | 167-LED Dorm Essential,Timer, 670nm Red Night light, 3 Temps, 5 Brightness, Desk Reading Light fits Beds and Kids Rooms.
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This is excellent for dorm living
Deal: Arched Felt Bulletin Board 35" x 24", 6 Pack Large Cork Board Pin Board | Includes 30 Removable Adhesive Tabs & 30 Push Pins, Notice Boards for Home Office School Memo Photo Wall Decor - Black
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