Dorm Room Assignment, Check! Now For What to Put in it…

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College classes will start before you know it! The classes are registered for. The dorm room has been assigned. What will go in it? You want the dorm room to be smartly organized. Your child will need many items for sleep, studying, and relaxing. Here is a good starting point to get the dorm room (or suite) off to the right start.

Brita Water Filter Pitcher for Tap and Drinking Water with 1 Standard Filter, Lasts 2 Months, 6-Cup Capacity, BPA Free, Turquoise

College dorms can be older, plus having extra filtration is always helpful. I remember using my Brita on a daily basis.

Keurig K-Iced Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Iced Coffee Maker, With Hot and Cold Coffee Capabilities, Brews Any K-Cup Pod, Gray

If space-saving is key this coffee maker (cold or hot) will be a great for your college bound child to get their energy back.

Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer, With Iced Coffee Capability, Brushed Slate

Coffee maker: probably one the essential purchases on the college checklist. Energy boosts are needed for that morning class, or studying during finals week.

Upstreman 1.7 Cu.ft Mini Fridge with Freezer, Adjustable Thermostat, Energy Saving, Low Noise, Single Door Compact Refrigerator for Dorm, Office, Bedroom, Black-FR17

If you need a great space to store a couple of items that are compact and fit under a loft bed? Here is a great choice.

FRIGIDAIRE EFR331-BLACK 3.2 Cu ft Eraser Board Mini Compact Dorm Fridge (Black)

Depending on the meal plans and kitchens at your child’s college or university, you may need some plates, mugs, etc. I wish this option were available for me.

PD 20W USB C Power Strip, 3 Outlet 4 USB Ports Flat Plug Power Strip No Surge Protector for Cruise Ship Travel, 5 ft Long Extension Cords, Power Delivery, Desktop Power Strip for Dorm Home Office

Double-check what the outlet configurations are like in your child’s dorm. I do like this power strip because of the USB options which is what a lot of electronics’ chargers are using.

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (includes TV controls), free & live TV without cable or satellite, HD streaming device

Cable can be pricy or not an option in a dorm. It will be great after a long day of classwork to catch up on their favorite TV shows.

8 in 1 Screwdrivers with Worklight and Flashlight, Multifunctional Screwdriver for Home Kitchen Car, Portable General Professional Screwdriver Set,Without batteries

I have this and it is a lifesaver! It is a bit heavy because you add a battery. The built-in light is very helpful. It is compact and comes in handy on a constant basis.

Command Large Picture Hanging Strips, Damage Free Hanging Picture Hangers, No Tools Wall Hanging Strips for Living Space, 20 Black Adhesive Strip Pairs (40 Command Strips)

These are essentials for making four blank walls feel like home. It will be exciting to see what type of decor and colors they choose!

HOUSE DAY Closet Organizers and Storage, Magic Hangers Space Saving Clothes Hangers, Smart Space Saver Sturdy Plastic Hangers with 5 Holes for Heavy Clothes, College Dorm Room Essentials 8 Pack Black

Closet space or lack thereof needs solutions. This will be helpful to short the clothes after laundry day in the small closet on campus.

Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Mops for Floor Cleaning, Dry and Wet Multi Surface Floor Cleaner, Sweeping and Mopping Starter Kit, Includes 1 Mop + 19 Refills, 20 Piece Set

This is great for touch ups and cleaning around the dorm. The refills for the semester will definitely be needed.

Mindspace Office Desk Organizer with 6 Compartments + Drawer + Pen & Pencil Holder | The Mesh Collection, Silver

There will be a notebook or two along with all the college pens at the welcome events during the semester. This seems like a slim design that can fit on the dorm room desk.

SwissGear 3258 Laptop Backpack, Black, 18.5-Inch

My SwissGear backpack survived many years of middle school and all the field trips along with it. I have a SwissGear diaper bag and it has been durable on all of our baby and toddler adventures. This brand holds up and I also like the strap support which will be great when classes are on the opposite side of campus.

Lifewit Mesh Shower Caddy Portable Shower Tote Bag for College Dorm, Bathroom, Gym, Travel, Quick Dry Hanging Shower Organizer with 7 Storage Pockets for Bathroom Toiletry Essentials, Black

Many dorm rooms still have a common bathroom in the hallway. Even in suite-style living there can be a lot of bathroom products in one place. This caddy can help keep all the essentials in one spot.

Best Price Mattress 2 Inch Egg Crate Memory Foam Mattress Topper with Soothing Lavender Infusion, CertiPUR-US Certified, Twin XL

The provided twin XL mattress may not be the most comfortable. this mattress pad can assist with the sleeping after a long day.

Hope the move-in experience and the college semester goes well!

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Melissa

Hello! My name is Melissa, a former social studies teacher and stay-at-home mom of a toddler. I want to give reassurance and resources to educators and parents in this ever changing environment of education.

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