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Target college essentials
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riley ivey
Target is my go to for anything decor or essential. You also get a student discount. Here are my top buys.
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They have a few different scents but the lavender is my favorite. It truly is all purpose and works like a charm.
Lavender & Bergamot All Purpose Cleaner - 28 Fl Oz
I stand by this moisturizing cream. I use it every night and will forever.
Cerave Moisturizing Cream
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I promise you need these more than you think you do. Target has a variety of options.
Command Strips
Advil is a life saver no matter what the situation is.
Advil
Travel size things are perfect to keep in your book bag. Native is an amazing deodorant brand and I use it everyday.
Native Coconut & Vanilla Mini Deodorant ...
This is another thing worth keeping in your book bag during the day. You never know you need it until you do.
Travel Size Lint Roller 30 Sheets - Up & Up
This mini fabric spray is a wrinkle releaser for when you don't have time to iron or steam clothing. Also great to take with you just in case.
Downy Light Fresh Wrinkle Releaser - 3oz
You can never ever be to careful when eating or doing other things where you might get dirty. This is a life saver.
Stain Remover - 22oz - Up & Up
Dorm bathrooms can be tiny so this will forever be in your favor. It s better to stay organized than have the bathroom messy.
Shower Caddy
This is perfect for doing your makeup. Dorms don't always have the best lighting.
Led Mirror
It's time to stop leaving your clothes all over the floor and invest in a hamper. It is so much easier than carrying arm fulls of clothes.
Hampers
Using these for clothes or any other things that need to be stowed are great. Not in the way or a mess everywhere.
Storage Bins And Drawers
Target has the cutest mini keurigs! Perfect for those early mornings.
Keurig K-mini Single-serve K-cup Pod Coffee Maker
Having some kind of agenda helps you stay on track and organized. I personally have a white board that helps me.
Dry Erase Calendar
This brand specifically has lasted me and my friends forever. It is great to have a vacuum for your dorm to clean up.
Dirt Devil
A bath robe will come in handy more than you think it would. Great purchase.
Robes for Women
You need a good water bottle and Target has a wide variety of amazing options.
Water Bottles
Having a good planner is key to staying on tack and organized.
Planners
Having a closet organizer is so very helpful.
Closet Shelving
These are very useful and organized meal boxes. I love mine.
Bento Boxes : Lunch Boxes & Bags
These are essential if you're living in a dorm. Never be too careful.
Shower Flip Flops
There are not that many outlets in dorms. These are so helpful.
Power Strips : Extension Cords
Having a makeup brush cleaner is amazing for having in your dorm.
Makeup Brush Cleaner
Burt's Bees is the only brand I will use. It's essential in my life.
Burt's Bees : Lip Balms & Treatments
College can get stressful so it's good to have something to come back to. These work great.
Charcoal Mask
These rolling carts can be so useful in your dorm.
Rolling Storage Cart
Target has many different colors to match any theme of your dorm. They also have good quality towels.
Bath Towels
Target has a lot of good book bags for college. Many different sections and pockets.
College : School Backpacks
Target has really good, comfortable bedding for dorm beds.
College Bedding Twin Xl
Target's table lamp options are so cute and useful.
Small Table Lamps
This is so helpful for when you are in bed studying or doing assignments.
Bed Rest Pillow
Target has a good selection of small rugs that will brighten up your dorm!
Rugs
