Alright so if any of y'all are as excited (think eager) as I was last year about starting college and moving into the dorms, or you just like shopping as much as I do, or maybe you really like lists (my friends tease me about that ALL THE TIME), you'll really like this post! There is a really helpful website called College Confidential that has a great list of stuff you'll most likely need to buy to bring with you to school, so I'm going to borrow some of that list, post it here, and share some of my input with you guys. I started my dorm shopping mid-summer, in order to beat the mad rush at stores like Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Linens and Things, etc. It honestly can be pretty stressful fighting a crowd of nervous mom-and-teenager duos for that last shower caddy, so my best piece of advice on this subject is to start a little early. That doesn't mean buy EVERYTHING right now, while it's still June -- just pick up or order a few things you think might sell out later and aren't too big... you don't want all your new stuff crowding your room!
You might not NEED all of this, but here's almost everything that you might want to bring. Just to be helpful, the list is grouped in categories for you!
GROOMING
acne wash/cream
comb/hairbrush
contacts, case, solution, and glasses
cotton balls, cotton face pads, and q-tips
curling iron, flat iron, hair dryer
deodorant
face lotion/moisturizer/cleanser
fragrance: perfume/cologne/body spray
hand and foot cream
headbands/hair pins
lip balm
loofah/sponge/wash towels
makeup and remover
nail clippers and file
nail polish and remover
shampoo, conditioner
shower caddy, shower shoes
soap/body wash, soap container
toothbrush, case, toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss
towels
tweezers
FOR YOUR HEALTH
allergy medicine
bug spray, anti-itch cream
bandages, band-aids, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, neosporin
cold and cough medicine, cough drops/lozenges
contraceptives
dayquil/nyquil
eye drops
kleenex
pain and fever relief: tylenol, advil, ibuprofen
razor, shaving cream, aftershave
sunscreen
vitamins
DECORATING AND ROOM BASICS
bins, boxes, containers, drawers
blanket
bulletin board and pins
bedding: comforter/quilt, sheets, mattress pad, pillows
desk lamp
desk organizer
dry-erase board and markers
futon (if you have space)
lamp
mirror - full length is best
photos and picture frames
plasti-tak
posters
rug
trash can
TECHIE STUFF
alarm clock
batteries
cables: you'll need an ethernet cable and a coaxial cable for your tv
camera
cds and cases
cell phone and charger
computer
cordless phone
dvd player and dvds
extension cords, power strips
headphones
ipod and dock
laptop case
mouse
printer and paper
radio/stereo
tv
video games
LAUNDRY ESSENTIALS
coat hangers
clothes (duh)
drying rack
fabric softener
iron and ironing board
laundry basket/bag/hamper
laundry detergent and stain remover
lint roller
**quarters
CLEANING SUPPLIES/TOOLS
basic cleaning supplies - clorox disinfecting wipes, febreze, lysol, windex
duct tape, masking tape
hammer
paper towels
screwdriver
sponge (if you have a sink in your room)
tape measurer
vacuum
EATING
blender
cereal
chips
disposable utensils
fruit, fruit juice
gatorade
granola bars
microfridge
microwavable meals (easy mac, lean cuisine, popcorn, ramen noodles, soup)
mints/gum
plastic plates, cups, and bowls
pop tarts
powder drink mixes (lemonade, kool-aid, crystal light)
reusable water bottle
teabags
water
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
backpack/messenger bag
binders/notebooks
calendar
calculator
college-rule lined paper
day planner
folders
foreign language dictionary
highlighters
manila envelopes
paper clips
pencils and sharpener or lead
pens - different colors
post-its
rubber bands
sharpies or other permanent marker
stapler, staples
tape and dispenser
three hole punch
white-out
ETC.
address book and correspondence supplies (cards, stationery, envelopes, stamps)
bike (optional), helmet, lock
board games
flashlight
frisbee
pack of playing cards
**rain gear -- you will definitely need this!!! at least an umbrella, but I'd suggest rain boots too
religious stuff - bible, prayer books, etc.
robe
sunglasses
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