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25 things we know you'll need, but we don't have...
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Whether you are new to campus or returning for another year,
these are items you'll want to add to your checklist! |
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Make a list of items you will need for school work and your desk. Include Paper, Binders, Pens, Pencils, Pencil Sharpener, Highlighters, Ruler, Calculator, Staples & Stapler, Tape & Dispenser, Scissors, Paper Clips and White Out.
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$.99-29.99
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Prices range from $29.99-129.99
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Spread happy across your bed and dorm room. We found some great selections and prices at Pottery Barn Teen, Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. They offer open stock sheets and comforters or sets that include pillows, sheets and comforters. Remember to check bedding sizes. Most dorm beds require XL Twin sizes.
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Mattress pads are great for adding a little extra padding to your dorm room bed. Available in Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes.
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$7.99 |
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$9.99 |
This hypoallergenic pillow features a polyester fiberfill with anti-microbial treatment that keeps your pillow fresh; perfect for the dorm. It's machine washable too! Marshalls offers some great two-pack values at $14.99. |
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We found great sets and values at Target, Costco and Marshalls. Typically, 2-4 bath towels or bath sheets, 4 hand towels and 4 washcloths should cover you for the year. Duplicate sets will come in handy before your next trip to do your laundry.
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From $21.50 |
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$34.99 |
These are great for right after your shower and while putting on your make-up. Pad around the dorm or apartment in plush style. Contrast piping and front pocket with logo detail. Velcro® closure. Imported cotton.
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Soap, face wash, deodorant, razors, toothbrush. toothpaste, brushes, combs, shampoo, conditioner, pain relievers and first aid kits. Costco and Drugstore.com have good selections and prices. |
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$.99-14.99
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A reproduction of the real deal! Westclox 1931 Big Ben Reproduction- White Dial: Black/nickel-finished case quartz movement white dial dimensions: 5. 5 x 5 x 2. |
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Take inventory of what you have and what you will need. Think about a Hair Dryer, Iron, CD, DVD player, TV and Small refrigerator.
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$59.00 |
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$34.99 |
Outlets can be hard to come by in your dorm room. A power strip is the perfect addition to dorm living and will help protect your electronic components from getting damaged. We found great colors and prices at Best Buy, Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
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This little machine brings the café experience into your dorm room. Automatically heat, whip and mix instant cocoa, coffee and tea into frothy, café-style drinks. The auto shut off ensures that drinks won’t be overheated. The 32-ounce container, with a twist-and-lock lid and non-stick heating surface, is easy to clean. Includes 35 delicious hot drink recipes. |
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$34.98
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$26.39
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This snack pack is perfect for taking to college and features a combination of necessary brain food for the student. It comes packed in a thick clear draw-string vinyl bag for easy transport. |
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As soon as you unpack your last box, take your first field trip with Mom and Dad to find your way to the nearest Target, CVS or local Grocery Store. Be sure to have your list ready and include Detergent, Dryer Sheets, Powder Bleach and Stain Removers.
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$14.49 |
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We’ve searched hi and low and this is still the best college laundry book in town. Mom can teach you how to sort, wash and dry, but Betty Faust (Author) and Maria Rodale (Author) will tell you that 'those TV advertisements may make you think you need a whole room full of high-tech laundry supplies just to wash a pair of jeans, but there's really just a short list of things you ever truly need. Great tips included! |
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A Full Length Mirror is a necessity! We found all the fashion colors at Target, priced as low as $14.99.
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$14.99 |
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$99.00 |
A throw rug adds a perfect accent to any dorm room or apartment and can be found in multiple shapes, sizes and colors. |
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iPod nano brings video to your music with the new built-in video camera.
And for that extra kick: a larger screen and a polished aluminum finish in nine brilliant colors.
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$149.99 |
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$99.95
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What better way to wake up than to your favorite tunes? This sleek clock radio wakes you gradually and lulls you to sleep with your iPod music or AM/FM radio or buzzer. It does all this while charging the iPod with a built-in dock connector, so it's ready to go when you are! |
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We came across this 10 pack for a great price. You could also ask Mom to add to her next Costco shopping list. Be sure to check for sizes needed. |
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$13.00 |
Keep your skin feeling great even while you are away at college. This collection from famous Burt’s Bees contains all-natural creams, lotions and salves and is formulated to give you healthy skin all over. Enjoy naturally softening buttermilk, emollient beeswax, vitamin-enriched oils and healing botanicals that nourish skin and restore essential moisture. |
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Flatware Sets are a great for students going to college for the first time or just restocking their apartments for the new school year.
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$19.99 |
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DesignYourDorm.com is a web-based 3-D interior design tool that allows college students to customize their dorm room interiors and purchase their favorite room selections online. |
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StudentUniverse.com is an online student travel agency geared towards helping students travel on a budget.
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Get great deals on new and used textbooks for college. |
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WebMD is a valuable resource for quick answers to many of your health and wellness questions, 24 hours a day.
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