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Amazon Finds I Bought for My College Kids ⭐
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items Sending kids off to college comes with A LOT of Amazon orders. 😂 These are things I’ve actually purchased for my own college kids—from dorm and apartment essentials to kitchen, bathroom, storage, laundry and everyday must-haves. No random recommenda...
A MUST for a dorm room or college apartment! There are never enough outlets where you actually need them. I love having multiple plugs plus USB charging in one spot for phones, laptops and all the other electronics they bring to college. Definitely o...
6FT Power Strip Tower Surge Protector
I bought a cordless vacuum for the kids because who wants to drag out a big vacuum in a college apartment? 😂 Lightweight, cordless and easy to grab for quick cleanups. Perfect for bedrooms, apartments and those inevitable crumbs everywhere!
Eureka ReactiClean 200W Cordless Vacuum
Such a great college desk essential! I love that it gives them a good study light AND a convenient spot to charge their phone without another cord taking over the desk. Perfect for late-night studying, homework and keeping a small dorm-room desk a li...
8-in-1 LED Desk Lamp w/ 10W Fast Charger
Dorm closets are TINY, so anything that gives them more space is a win! I love these for fitting more clothes into a small closet without everything being crammed together. Such a smart college find, especially if your kid brings way too many clothes...
Hangers-Space-Saving 8 Pack Space-Saver
If your college kid is using a shared dorm bathroom, a shower caddy is a MUST. This keeps shampoo, body wash, skincare and everything else together so they can just grab it and go. One of those basic college essentials you definitely don’t want to fo...
Portable Shower Caddy For College Dorms
This is SUCH a good dorm-room find! Perfect for those nights when they want something quick without leaving the room. Ramen, pasta, soup, oatmeal—you can make so much right in the microwave. I also love that it comes as a 2-pack with the utensils inc...
Microwave Ramen Cooker Bowl 45 oz I
You can NEVER send a college kid with too many hangers! 😂 I love these because they’re slim, sturdy and don’t take up a ton of precious closet space. The 30-pack is perfect for getting a dorm or college apartment closet set up from day one.
Plastic Hangers 30 Pack – Space Saving
Such a good find for a college apartment bathroom! These give you extra storage for shampoo, body wash, skincare and all the bathroom clutter without taking up counter space. I love that there’s no drilling required—perfect when they’re renting. Defi...
Adhesive Shower Caddy 5 Pack Rustproof Steel
College bedding can get expensive FAST, so I love finding simple basics that don’t cost a fortune. These microfiber sheets are soft, easy to wash and perfect for a dorm or college apartment. Definitely one of those essentials you’ll want to have read...
Ultra-Soft Wrinkle-Free Microfiber 3-Piece Sheet Set
This is one of those things I wanted my kids to have at college BEFORE they actually needed it! A thermometer is easy to forget when you’re packing for move-in, but when they’re away from home and not feeling well, you’ll be glad they have one. Defin...
No-Touch Thermometer for Adults and Kids
College rooms NEVER have enough storage! These are great for clothes, towels, extra toiletries or all the random stuff that needs a home. I love that they stack to take advantage of vertical space and can fold down when they’re not being used. Such a...
Closet Organizers and Storage,
Shoes can take over a college room FAST. 😂 I love a simple shoe rack like this because it keeps everything off the floor and makes a tiny dorm or apartment feel so much more organized. Definitely one of those practical things I’m glad we bought for ...
Kitsure Shoe Rack , 27.5" Wide - 3 Tier,
Laundry is already enough of a chore in college 😂 so a good hamper is a must! I love that this one has a removable bag, making it so much easier to carry laundry to the machines instead of dragging the whole hamper. Definitely one of those practical...
105L Large Laundry Basket with Lid
I bought a clothes steamer for college because I knew an iron and ironing board were NOT happening. 😂 This is so much easier for quickly getting wrinkles out before class, going out, presentations or interviews. Small, practical and definitely somet...
Portable Handheld Clothing Steamer
I bought this because college apartments need something QUICK and easy for cleaning floors. 😂 No bucket, no traditional mop, and no complicated cleanup. Just grab it and go. Perfect for those little spills and quick cleanups—and hopefully that means...
Swiffer PowerMop Mopping Kit for Floor Cleaning
College rooms are SMALL, so using the walls for extra storage is a lifesaver! These are perfect for backpacks, towels, jackets, hats or bags and help keep everything off the floor. Such a simple, inexpensive way to add extra storage without taking up...
13LB Strong Stick-on Hooks for Coat & Towel, Black 4 Pack