after three years living away from home in a dorm, here are all of my 100% tried and true necessities !!
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🍽️ mini kitchen magic
🧺 random but absolutely necessary
📝 study girl staples
❄️ closet must haves
🍽️ mini kitchen magic
for cozy late nights, comfort meals, and ✨main character energy✨ in your dorm.
a mini fridge will be your best friend in college and your best friend will get extra brownie points for having a seperate freezer !!
Frigidaire Mini Fridges Refrigerators
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any kind of plate and bowl will work but this is one thing you cant forget at home !!
White - Dinner Plates / Plates: Home & Kitchen
make sure you bring at least one set of cutlery !! it will come in handy so many times, i can promise you youll be thankful you brought a set along !!
Flatware - Tabletop: Home & Kitchen
literally any kettle will do but if youre going to have it sitting out in your dorm room, id suggest getting a cute one !! but in all seriousness, a kettle will be your next best friend when your wanting a late night ramen !!
Aesthetic Kettle
a small ninja blender is so ideal especially i fyou love your smoothies !! i used mine so often at school and i truly dont know what i wouldve done without one !!
if you enjoy your eggs scrambled in the am or getting extra protein in through ground beef, having a frying pan on hand will be your best choice
Skillets - Pots & Pans: Home & Kitchen
make sure you have at least one or two ceramic mugs on hand during the year !! it will be a life saver !!
Ceramic Coffee Mugs
BRING ! A ! SHAKER ! BOTTLE !!! literally having one for electrolytes, protein powder, pre workout, anything at all !!!! is so so so handy !!
Best Shaker Cups & Protein Shaker Bottles | BlenderBottle®
having a wooden cutting board on hand, especially if youre someone who enjoys having fruit will be so helpful !! and its one of those things that you probably wouldnt even think of !!
Wooden Cutting Board
having even just one roll of paper towel is super convinient and will save you from treking back and forth between the bathroom to get a piece of papertowel !!
Paper Towels: Health & Personal Care
bet you this is one item you didnt think about bringing !! let me tell you, it will save you so so so many headaches if you make sure to literally just bring one box !
Ziploc
please listen to me when i tell you to bring these !!!
Glass Food Storage Containers
having a garbage can for your dorm room will be so convinent and youll be thankful you brought it !!
Mini Bin
for your garbage can that you wont forget to bring DUH
Garbage Bags
if you love to cook and bake, please dont forget to bring a set of these
Spoons - Measuring Tools & Scales: Home & Kitchen
these are a life saver for when youre cleaning your dishes while in dorm !! and youll save so much paper towel !!
Dish Cloths & Dish Towels: Home & Kitchen
literally mason jars or any other kind of glass sup will be so helpful for over night oats or if youre a cold drink girlie !!
Mason Jars
you dont need the whole set, just one. but having a sharp knife is literally a life saver
Kitchen Knife
🧺 random but absolutely necessary
little things that lowkey saved me and made everything smoother 🧼
please bring these and the hooks for your bags and any cutie framed photos you want hung up !!
Command Strips
believe me, this will come in hand more often than you expect !!
Sticky Tack
if you can make sure to atleast bring a general cleaner and a glass cleaner youll be just about set !!
Household Supplies: Health & Personal Care
this one should already be on your list but i guarentee you its probably not !!
Scissors
please dont forget this !! it will truly save you so many headaches !!
Scotch Tape
how are you expecting to get all of your toiletries from your room into the bathroom ?
Shower Caddies: Home & Kitchen
please think ahead to when youre charging your phone, your computer, curling your hair, and having your lamp plugged in all at one desk
Multi Plug Power Bar
please bring just one pack and you can always just keep them in a drawer if you dont need them in that moment
Household Batteries: Health & Personal Care
you have limited floor space in those dorm rooms so this hanging shoe rack will come in handy so often !!
Hanging Shoe Organizer
this is the exact mirror i have and i love it so much !! its so cute and aesthetic and bonus points for the matching mini desk mirror
Large & Full-Length Mirrors
this is the matching mini one and i love it so so much !!
Decorative Mirrors for Every Room
you are going to be so thankful you brought a mattress topper for your dorm room bed, those mattresses alone are terribly uncomfortable
Twin Mattress Topper
📝 study girl staples
because you actually do have to go to class sometimes 💻
any kind of binder will be so handy for keeping all of your college assignments and papers organized in one spot !!
Five Star Binders & Binder Accessories
five star has probably the most durable notebooks that ive ever tried for college and they are my tried and true favorites by a LONG SHOT
Spiral Notebooks | Five Star
these pens write so smoothly, causing you a hiccup free study session !!
Papermate Pens
please make sure you have at least one pencil in your bag. dont be that person who shows up to class without one !!
Mechanical Pencils: Office Products
❄️ closet must haves
pack like you’re moving out, not like you’re going to camp 🧳
winter in canada is cold, please make sure you have a warm jacket - especially if youre at a college in a windy and extra cold province
The Super Puff | Puffer Jackets for Women
these mittens are a must have for me ALL WINTER LONG !!! you will never regret purchasing them, they will keep your hands warm for ages !!
Mittens - The Super Puff™
aritzia has such cute hats to choose from, and i can promise you theyll keep your head warm all winter long !!
Beanies | Women's Knit & Pom Pom Hats
can you tell yet that this list is curated by someone who lives in canada ?? if youre going to a cold province, or anywhere in canada at all, dont forget your skates !!
Clearance Hockey Skates For Sale Online
this sweater will become your emaotional support throughout college !! make sure you bring a few extras though !!
Cozy Sweatfleece Mega Raglan™ Hoodie | Aritzia US
please please do not leave your favourite sweatpants at home, i can promise you youll regret it !!
Cozy Sweatfleece Mega Jogger | Aritzia CA
youre going to want these leggings when youre running late to your 8 am class after your 6:30 workout !!
Infinite | Aritzia CA
these leggings are another great option for running around campus trying to get from class to class !!
Women's Align Leggings
i loved having my birkenstocks for when i needed to quickly slip on my shoes and run out !!
Shop Birkenstock Sandals Women's Styles for Comfort & Support
i love my rumpl blanket so so much !! i always have mine in the back of my car and its perfect for a fall ball game or cold hockey games in the rink !!
