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College Dorm Room Must Haves
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The transition to college can be a tough one. Having a daughter going into her junior year and another one entering her freshman year, I’ve compiled the list of all the necessities.
 
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A mattress topper is key. College dorm room beds are not comfortable.
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Twin XL Mattress Topper
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This type of rolling utility cart is perfect for a dorm room
Storage & Utility Carts - Rolling Kitchen & Bath Carts - IKEA
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A fan for your dorm room is key. The temperature doesn’t always regulate well.
Dorm Fan - Amazon.com
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Dorm rooms can be old and a little musty. A dehumidifier will definitely help.
Shop Dehumidifiers - The Home Depot
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A laundry basket that you can roll to the laundry room and facilities is so helpful
Laundry Baskets On Wheels - Amazon.com
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Be stocked up on those tide pods and ready to wash all clothes
Shop Pacs and Tide PODS® | Laundry Detergent
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Dryer sheets are always a must
Dryer Sheets - Bounce
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A portable shower caddy is great for keeping all of your items organized. This breathable one is easy to rinse off and keep clean as well.
EUDELE Mesh Shower Caddy Portable for Dorm
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Extra outlets and charging space is important
6 Ft Surge Protector Power Strip - 8 Outlets, 4 USB
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A cute desk lamp for late night studying
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Desk Lamps
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Extra long charging cord to reach all outlets and around the room
Long Phone Charger - Amazon.com
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A mini fridge with a freezer
Upstreman 3.2 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
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An air fryer is a great and easy way to cook in a dorm room
Air Fryer - Amazon.com
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A small microwave that fits on top of your mini fridge is important
Mini Microwave Oven For Dorm - Amazon.com
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Easy to clean dinnerware for your dorm room
Dinnerware : College Kitchen Supplies for Your Dorm Room - Target
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Clean drinking water is important! This Brita is perfect for that
Brita - Amazon.com
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This gift card book is a cute way to share ‘survival gift cards’ for coffee, quick meals, and Walmart or Target needs
College Gift Card Booklet - Amazon.com
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A decorative rug will bring a dorm room to life!!!
Decorative Rugs - Dorm Decor
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A cordless vacuum to keep the dorm room clean. Separate attachments really help to clean minor messes or get into hard to reach areas
VIPSUN Cordless Vacuum Cleaner LED Screen
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Bulletin boards to hang pictures and important documents
Dorm Bulletin Board - Amazon.com
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Storage for under a bed to hold all those shoes
Onlyeasy Under Bed Shoe Storage Organizer Set of 2
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These moving bags are amazing!! They’ll last through all the college years!!
Heavy Duty XL Blue Large Storage Bags
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Fun pillows!!! And let’s be honest reminders to call home and not do stupid stuff aren’t a bad thing!!
Call Your Mom Pillow - Amazon.com
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Damage free command hooks for the dorm room are essential!!!
Damage Free Adhesive Hooks & Strips | Command™ Brand
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Don’t forget to buy hangers!!! Forget these on my first go round!!
Utopia Home Plastic Hangers 20 Pack
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Extra shelving for dorm rooms are great!! Figure out the dimensions and layout ahead of time!
DormCo: SHELVING - Amazon.com
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We had no idea we needed curtains three years ago!! Thank goodness we had a Target close by!!!
Curtains & Drapes / Window Treatments - Amazon.com
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Don’t forget the curtain rods!!!
Curtain Rods - Walmart.com
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