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BUDGET FRIENDLY College Dorm Essentials
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items I added some of my College Dorm Essentials. Exactly the ones I purchased that SAVED me my freshman year of College. I did the research so you don't have to and found budget friendly options so you can save money!!
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DORM SUPPLIES ON A BUDGET
DORM SUPPLIES ON A BUDGET
If your like me and on a budget. This is a product you need for towels. This are the towels I used and were very durable and a good price.
10 Piece Bath Towel Set with Softness & Durability, Gray
The best shower caddy I used. You don't want a mesh shower caddy because when it gets wet it gets all moldy. This is easy to transport to the showers and lasted my all my freshman year.
Mainstays Portable Shower Caddy Frosty Plastic
MUST HAVEE!! Your able to hide things from your RA or use this for storage so you have more room in your small dorm room. Also very durable that you can use it as a chair!
Mainstays Collapsible Storage Ottoman, Pink and Coral Checkered Print
NEEDD!! For your bed will be your best friend when you have a lot of homework or just need somewhere comfortable to lay down.
Mainstays Bed Rest Lounger Pillow -Faux Mink Fabric with Polyester Filling, 27" x 14" x 18", Solid Color Soft Silver
NEEEDD!! There is only a limited amount of outlets in your dorm room and probably not in convenient spaces. So if you want to charge your phone near your bed you are going to NEED this.
GE Pro Grounded 6-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 ft. Braided Extension Cord, Black
Cutest Lights to make your Dorm Room POP!
100ltr LED Plug-in Curtain String Lights with Clips - Room Essentials™
Can hang behind your door so it doesn't take up space in your dorm room.
13.5" x 49.5" Framed Door Mirror - Room Essentials™
Cute Neon Signs that will make you Dorm Room the Best!!
Amped Co - 11"x11.8" LED Neon Light Wall Hanging Room Decor with On/Off Switch
I recommend plastic dinnerware because overtime you will be spending a lot of money on paper plates and forks
20pc Plastic Dinnerware Set - Room Essentials™
This is a MUST in college. An air fryer will save you and is the best investment I have made. Food tastes so much better using this.
Air Fryer
Some colleges don't offer a mini fridge. I had this exact one and it is so freaking cute and works SOO Good. There is so much room but at the same time doesn't take up so much space in your tiny little dorm room. This item you NEED. ADD it to your ch...
Frigidaire 6-Can Mini Retro Beverage Fridge - Red
A Brita is a MUST! You don't want to spend a lot of money on water bottles and drinking straight tap water from the dorm's sink is disgusting. This works so good and your water doesn't taste like tap water like other filters.
Brita Water Filter 6-Cup Denali Water Pitcher Dispenser with Standard Water Filter
Dorm lighting sucks and you will need more light because your going to have late nights of studying. Attached on the link are some different color options and an option with an outlet so you can charge your phone.
Task Table Lamp (Includes LED Light Bulb) - Room Essentials™
Adding plants and color to your room will make it feel more cozy and comfy. Also, its really cute decor.
Taro Artificial Plant in Blush Pot - Threshold™
These storage carts are a must. They are very cute and keeps your room from looking very cluttered.
3 Tier Metal Utility Cart - Brightroom™
Throw away pillows are a cute and fun way to decorate your room. This pillow is cute and very comfy. I used this throw away pillow and its my favorite pillow.
Long Faux Fur Throw Pillow - Room Essentials™