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Dorm Life Essentials!
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By
Deone Watkins
Living away from home is hard especially for first time college students so here are some dorm room essentials to make the transition a little easier.
A cute way to keep some basics fresh when the cafeteria is closed!
College Dorm Refrigerator
For a little glam to your dorm room!
Comfy Dorm Chairs - Wayfair
Dorm life mugs to have your morning java!
College Dorm Mugs - Etsy
Every colleges student lives off caffeine to get them through those long study nights.
Single Serve Coffee Makers - Target
Extra lighting is a must and how cute is this mushroom light!
Mushroom Lamp
Extra seating for friends to chill with you!
Comfy Dorm Chairs - Wayfair
A great way to keep your school supplies or even snacks or other misc items organized!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Storage Drawer Carts
A great option for that second look before leaving for class.
Over The Door Mirror
Most dorm beds are size extra long so keep that in mind when choosing bedding for your college student.
Twin XL Dorm Bedding Sets
Don't forget fluffy pillows for a good night's rest!
Standard Firm Pillow
A shower caddy is a must most college students share a bathroom so this tote will make it easier to get ready in the morning!
EUDELE Portable Mesh Shower Caddy for Dorm
Towels and more towels are needed since there is usually no in suite laundry, these will do the job!
Bath Towels - Target
Make sure to add a few of these to the list, they are great for getting ready in the morning!
Womens Bath Towel Wrap - Target
Wake up on time for class with a cute alarm clock!
Dorm Alarm Clock
This is great because you can carry it like a back pack to go do your laundry!
Dorm Hamper
You need some artificial plants for your dorm!
Artificial Plants : Dorm Room Ideas & Trends - Target
You will have your needs right next to you with this bed side caddy!
Bedside Storage Caddy
There is never enough storage in dorm rooms so this organizer slides right under the bed!
Under Bed Storage
A great way to keep all your shoes organized while away at school!
Shoe Storage Boxes
A monitor stand comes in handy and it has drawers to store your other school essentials.
Monitor Stand White
This wagon will save your life while moving your loved one in to their dorm and then out when the semester ends. Your welcome!
Rolling Wagon
Have to add a little something something to make your dorm room feel like home!
Led Vine Lights
A cute touch for any dorm room and you can customize with a name or a phrase!
Dorm Neon - Etsy
Got to have a fan even if it is a small one to keep your favorite student cool!
Dorm Fan
A great way to jam alot of clothes into a small space at school.
Clothes Hangers : Dorm Storage & Organization - Target
College students favorite diet staple is ramen so here is the best way to cook them in a microwave.
RORBAM Microwave Ramen Cooker Bowl
You can even make bacon in a microwave these days!
Makin Bacon Microwave Bacon Dish
A paper towel holder is a must!
Paper Towel Holder
Got to keep that phone charged!
Wireless Charging Pads, Stands & Mounts - Best Buy
Priceless for needing to plug in multiple devices or pieces of computer equipment.
Dorm Room Surge Protectors & Power Strips
Pods will help keep your student clean for the whole semester and avoid being wasteful, you can even swap them with roommates for food. LOL
Laundry Detergent Pods - Target
College students live with paper plates this is a cute way to store them!
Paper Plate Holder
Ge them enough paper plates to last the whole semester!
Paper Plates In Bulk
Just what every college student needs!
Bulk Plastic Silverware
a must have with a lid!
Trash Cans For Dorm
They can cook real food in the dorm room with one of these!
Dorm Appliances in Dorm Room Essentials - Walmart.com
to keep their important documents and some extra cash in case of an emergency!
Home Safes - Safes - The Home Depot
If you have room for it a desk is a must!
College Dorm Room Desk - Wayfair
A way to remind yourself of the important things in front of you!
Dry Erase Boards For Dorm
A girl needs a way to store her jewelry while away at school.
Jewelry Organizer
There is always a line for the bathroom in dorms so this will save you time getting ready in the morning.
Tabletop Vanity Mirror With Lights
Must have photos of friends and family all around your room so you don't get tooo home sick!
Gallery Wall Frames
A great on the move item for the busy college student!
Stanley Tumbler - Target
