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Dorm LIVING essentials (because that’s the fun part!)🥳
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items So you decided to live in the haunted freshman dorm where the fire alarm goes off at least 4 times a week (3 of them are while you are sleeping). These are the things that you need to help you survive the first year of living in a tissue box with a p...
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Kitchen🍔
Bedding🛏️
Bath🫧
Living😎
Organization🗃️
Great Together👯♀️
Kitchen🍔
Yes you will get bored of dorm food
If you are going to have reusable dishes you WILL need this, and you will need two (one for dirty dishes one for clean dishes)
Collapsible Dish Rack
If you love to cook, I would 1000% recommend getting this. It will come in handy on late nights and when your meal plan is running low😔
Electric Pot
For the the chefs: this thing is a lifesaver and can cook so many things!
Handy Gourmet Eco Microwave Pressure Cooker
I have this exact microwave and it’s still going strong almost 3 years later! And it’s small enough to fit comfortably in a dorm while also being big enough to cook things in it.
Mainstays 0.7 Cu ft Countertop Microwave Oven, 700 Watts, Black - Walmart.com
A mini fridge with a freezer is a MUST! This one from Amazon has lots of really good reviews!
Frestec 3.2 Cu.Ft. Mini Fridge with Freezer
Bedding🛏️
For the nights the fire alarm doesn’t wake you up!
My favorite thing in the entire world. So comfortable and has survived a charger burning up🔥
Mattress Pad
Yes you need a duvet cover, even if you don’t have a duvet. You will not be able to fit a comforter in the dorm washing machines. This one is STUNNING and she hold on to the comforter so well.
My FAV Duvet Cover
These sheets are sooo comfy and come in so many colors! Make sure you get the Twin XL though!
Amazon Basics Microfiber 3-Piece Twin XL Sheet Set, Dark Gray
A great alternative to a headboard!
easedeco Bed Wedge Pillow for Headboard
An affordable duvet insert! These things are a MUST
Utopia Bedding Twin XL All Season Comforter
Bath🫧
Please shower. We can smell you.
For the girlies who love everything showers and have 10 hair care products!
Lifewit Mesh Shower Caddy Tote Bag, Pink
Because NO ONE wants a show. Please.
Women’s Soft Plush Full-Length Bath Robe
Arch support shower shoes? Yes please!!
shevalues Women's Arch Support Shower Shoes
A lighted table top mirror is a must!!
ROLOVE 8x10 Lighted Vanity Mirror, 3-Color LED
Living😎
Well you came to college to live didn’t you? It definitely wasn’t for the homework…
You👏Will👏Get👏Sick👏
if you don’t have one of these. I was a VOCAL music ed major and we didn’t get sick nearly as much as the other kids. Plus I have asthma and kids WILL smoke in the building so this is great if you have sensitive lungs like me!
Desk Top Air Purifier
I have a chlorine sensitivity so I don’t go anywhere in my college town without this thing. I also have the insulated one. I don’t care what people say these things work and they keep me from getting sick (I have gotten sick when I haven’t had it)
Brita Filtered Water Bottle
Soft yellow lighting that doesn’t strain your eyes or make your roommate hate you when you are staying up late studying. Also comes with a plug and usb port so you can charge your phone AND computer.
Desk Lamp
If you want entertainment for you and your friends, go to goodwill and get a cheap working tv and then get a fire stick. Plus you can take it with you when you are traveling and you can keep up on your favorite shows without logging in to apps on pub...
Amazon Fire TV Stick
A stool will help you short kings 👑 reach the black hole of your closet that is the shelf in your closet and when you get your first apartment, help you reach the tippy top of the pantry when you are starving because you are broke…
Grey Foldable Step Stool, 13"
Great for when you run out of quarters for laundry and you can finally take all your laundry home during Thanksgiving break!
Dalykate Laundry Backpack with Mesh Pocket
For making the room feel cozy and FLOOR TIME!! (This one has good ratings. I checked)
FinRèc 5x8 Black Fluffy Shaggy Rug
You will need ridiculous long chargers to reach up into your bed!
20W USB C Fast Charger 2 Pack w/ 10FT Cable
There will be 2 outlets in your entire room, you will need this…
HANYCONY Surge Protector 8 Outlets 4 USB
Organization🗃️
No your dorm room can’t look like your room at home because you have a whole STRANGER living with you!
I still get likes on my TikTok about these hanger extenders a year later. You NEED these. Dorm closets are tiny and you will safe so much space even though you won’t wear half of your clothes.
Hanger Extenders for Closet
Attach these to your bed frames so your charger doesn’t fall every day and then you have to get out of bed to get your charger so you can plug your phone in.
Adhesive Cord Organizers
For Mirror Selfies and ✨storage✨
BOSTANA 6 LED Jewelry Storage Mirror, Lockable
Great Together👯♀️
You will hate the dorm lighting, especially at night. This will set the ✨vibe✨ and make it so you can see when you are getting in bed at night.
LED Light Strip with App
Plug your LED lights or honestly any light that isn’t your overhead into this thing, connect it to your Alexa and you will never have to touch a light switch again, and you will be able to see when you get into bed!
Amazon Smart Plug | Works with Alexa | control lights with voice | easy to set up and use
Hands free lighting and trivia games with your friends😎
Amazon Alexa Echo Dot
Cleaning 🧼
Yes you will in fact need to clean your dorm room, more than just before breaks…
When you eat a whole bag of chips in one sitting and get crumbs in the bed, or on the floor, or your desk.
Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum
The locking mechanism is great for move in and out because you can store stuff in it and it won’t fall open on you!
Locking Trashcan
Aldi DUPES
A lot of my FAVORITE dorm products are from Aldi but they don't carry them year-round so here are some Aldi Dupes! I have never personally used these exact products but are similar to ones I have.
For when you are doing homework in your bed and your back starts to ache from sitting against the cold hard wall.
Back Rest Pillow
Extra storage for blankets or other random stuff you don’t want your roommate to touch. Also extra seating for when your friends wander into your room to watch Pitch Perfect for the 3rd time this semester.
Storage Ottoman
You will need this, otherwise you will go insane.
Makeup/Skin Care Organizer