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Back To College | Back To School
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Hey Students! Back-to-school season is here — but don’t stress! I’ve put together a budget-friendly list to make your prep super easy. 🙌 Everything’s organized by category so you can find exactly what you need, fast. Good luck this school year — you...
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Dorm Room Essentials
 
Bathroom Essentials
 
Clean Your Room!
 
Kitchen Essentials
 
Every Electronic
 
School + Study Supplies

Dorm Room Essentials

If you're anything like me, you're probably most excited about the bedroom part of your dorm… I got you on all the basics!

 
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Affordable sheets
Microfiber 3-Piece Twin Sheet Set
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Dorm beds aren't always super comfy, GET THIS!
Hypoallergenic Quilted Mattress Topper, 18" Deep, Twin
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Hangers
50 Pack Plastic Hangers (White)
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If you'd like to raise your bed and have extra storage underneath
Bed Riser Furniture Lift 2 Inch Black 4 Pack
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Cozy Comforter
Reversible Comforter and Shams Set
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Comforter (with 33 Color Options)
Comforter Set Twin Size Ultra-Soft
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Memory Foam Pillows
Medium Memory Foam Standard Pillow
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Mini Speaker Assistant
Amazon Echo Pop
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Alarm Clock
Digital Color Changing Alarm Clock
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Under the Bed Storage (66 qt)
Large Storage Bin, 66 Quart Clear Underbed Storage Container with Latch Lid and Wheels
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Desk Fan
Honeywell Turboforce Fan, 11 inch
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Under the Bed Storage (41 qt)
Clear Under Bed Storage Box (41 qt)
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Full Length Mirror (for your daily OOTDs)
Full Length Mirror 59"/64"/71" - Floor Standing & Wall Mirror
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Amazon Dorm Room Essentials
Schaleea's Back to College Dorm Essentials
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Bathroom Essentials

Okay, now lets move on to the Bathroom Essentials now.

 
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Shower Caddy
Stackable Organizer Caddy – Portable Tote
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Mesh Toiletry Bag
Shower Bag, Mesh Shower Caddy, Portable Essentials Tote Bag for Bathroom, Gym, Travel, Camping, Hanging Shower Organizer Basket Toiletry Bag 
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Toiletry Bag
Hanging Toiletry Bag, Travel Foldable Cosmetic Organizer, Water Resistant
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Bathrobe (Unisex)
Lightweight Waffle Kimono Bathrobe - Unisex
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Shower Flip Flops!
Shower Flip Flops Black
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Shower Shoes (Slides)
Shower Shoes for Women + Men, Quick Drying Non-Slip Bath Slippers, Shower Sandals with Drain Holes
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Towels | Affordable, but also my fav towels so
Mainstays 100% Cotton Bath Towel, Super Soft and Highly Absorbent Basic Solid Premium Bath Towel for Bathroom, Hotels, Spa and Gym
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Washcloths | Affordable, but also my fav!
Mainstays Performance Textured Washcloth
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Vanity Mirror with Lights
Vanity Mirror with 9 Dimmable Lights
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Hair Styling Tools (Ulta)
Hair Styling Tools - Tools & Brushes - 316 Products
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Storage Container
3 Tier Clear Makeup Organizer with Drawer
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First Aid Kit
All-Purpose Portable First Aid Kit, 160 pcs
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Face Cleanser (Tolietries)
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Cleanser
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Cotton Balls, Swabs and Rounds
Cotton Swabs Set, 100 Swabs, 12 Rounds, 12 Balls
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Toothpaste
Sensodyne Pronamel Intensive Enamel Repair Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Protection 3.4 Oz, for Adults
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Tooth Brush
Colgate Extra Clean Full Head Toothbrush, Soft - 1 Count
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Shampoo and Conditioner Set
Hairitage Biotin & Castor Oil Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner for Hair Growth + Volume, Dry Damaged Hair, 13oz
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This Smells SO GOOD
SOL DE JANEIRO Jet Set
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Clean Your Room!

Okay, so here's all of your cleaning essentials, because I want you to keep your room and general space clean!

 
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Clever, Convenient Laundry Bag!
Backpack Laundry Bag with Shoulder Straps & Mesh Pocket
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Laundry Detergent (Gentle!)
Tide Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent Liquid, 84 fl oz, 64 loads
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Disinfecting Wipes
Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes - (1 Lemon + 1 Brand New Day Mango & Hibiscus + 1 Crisp Linen) 4/(3x35) count
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Paper Towels
Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size White, 2 Triple Rolls, 123 Sheets Per Roll
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Hand Broom and Dustpan
MR.SIGA Mini Dustpan & Brush Set with Bamboo Handle
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BEST SPONGES: Scrub Mommy's for the WIN!!
Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponges (3)
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Only Dish Soap I'll Use
Dawn Platinum Plus PowerSuds Liquid Dish Soap, 13.6 oz. EZ-Squeeze Bottle
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Affordable Cordless Vacuum
Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum 2033M
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Febreeze Air Freshner
Febreze Air Freshener Spray, Odor-Fighting Room Spray, Downy April Fresh, 8.8oz, 2 Count
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Febreeze Fabric Refresher
Febreze Fabric Spray Air Freshener, Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Downy April Fresh, 23.6 fl oz
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Clean Linen Glade Plug Ins
Glade Plug Ins Scented Oil 5 Refills, Air Freshener, Clean Linen, Essential Oil Infused Wall Plug In, 3.35 FL oz, Pack of 5
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Glade Plug In Warmers
Glade Plug Ins Air Freshener Warmer, Holds Essential Oil Infused Wall Plug In Refill, 2 Count
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Touchless Trash Can under $40!!
13 Gallon Touch-Free Kitchen Trash Can with Lid
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Trash Bags
Glad Force Flex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, 13 Gallon, Gain Original with Febreze Freshness, 40 Count
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Kitchen Essentials

I don't know about y'all, but a girls gotta EAT! Here's some of your kitchen essentials!

 
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Plastic Dinnerware Set | Affordable Alternative
Wheat Straw 64-Piece Dinnerware Set for 8
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Cute Aesthetic Iced Coffee Glass
4pcs 16oz Glasses with Bamboo Lids & Straws
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Kitchen Utensils (One and Done!!)
24 Pc Stainless Steel Silverware Set with Steak Knives
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Food Storage Containers
40 PCS Airtight Food Storage Containers Set
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Brita Water Filter Pitcher (Most Recommended)
Brita Large 10 Cup White Tahoe Water Filter Pitcher with 1 Standard Filter, Made Without BPA
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Personal Coffee Maker
Elite EHC114 Black Personal Single Serve Coffee Maker - Walmart.com
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Electric Kettle
Mainstays 1.7L Electric Kettle, Color White, New Condition, Model MS8400778514-3
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Pots and Pans Set with Utensils
Astercook 21 Pcs Non-Stick Ceramic Cookware Set
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Mini Fridge under $100!!
Hisense 1.6 Cu ft Single Door Mini Fridge, Black, Energy Star, 1 Year Warranty, WMS017M6XBE New - Walmart.com
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Microwave
Hamilton Beach 0.9 Cu ft Countertop Microwave Oven, 900 Watts, Stainless Steel, New - Walmart.com
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Affordable + Aesthetic Airfryer
Beautiful 6 Qt Air Fryer with TurboCrisp Technology and Touch-Activated Display, White Icing by Drew Barrymore - Walmart.com
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3 Ring Binder
Pen+Gear Durable View 1.5-inch D-Ring Binder, Lilac
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Every Electronic

And here… is some electronic you may need during the school year ahead.

 
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HEADPHONES: Beats Solo 4
Beats Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
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Portable Speaker under $100!!
JBL FLIP 5 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
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EARBUDS: Airpods
AirPods
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Laptop Rec: I LOVE my HP Pavillion! If you prefer Windows over Mac.
HP Pavilion Laptops - HP® Store
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MacBook Laptop… if that's your thing
Buy MacBook Air
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Ngl, Tablet is a MUST HAVE! I have a older iPad.
iPad Air
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For my Electronic Readers!
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB, 7" Display, Black
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School + Study Supplies

Alrighty, now for the boring stuff (or if you're like me, this is just as fun). SCHOOL SUPPLIES, you know, pencils, spirals and all that stuff.

 
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Best Selling BACKPACK (with 33 Color Options)
JanSport SuperBreak One Backpack - Black
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Nice A$$ Pens (I LOVE THEM)
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm. Black Ink, 5 Pack
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Pens perfect for Note Taking!
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Ballpoint Pen, 1.0 mm, Assorted Colors, 8 Count
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Thank me later
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3 Pads, 3x3 in.
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And DON'T FORGET!

Other things that may be essential, but we tend to forget lol

 
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Water Bottle
TAL Stainless Steel Hudson Tumbler with Flip-Up Straw, 40 oz, Bright Pink - Walmart.com
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Viral TikTok Hand Sanitizers
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Trio, 1oz
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