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Heading off to college can be so exciting, new office supplies, new fall outfits, meeting up with new & old friends. However, it can be stressful when thinking about all the things that need to be done and purchased for the new school year.  All the details about moving in, getting time to shop when you have a summer job, new class schedules as well as scheduling the new school years social events.

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Let’s make shopping for all of the dorm essentials quick and easy as well as keeping the cost down. Here is a list of the items that every new college needs to start the year off well prepared.  Having your temporary Home away from Home stocked and organized gives your mind the relief to concentrate on your new studies.

Best of luck in the new year and on your new career!

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College Must-Have for a Successful Year!

Alarm Clock: 

Having a good alarm clock so you can get to class on time is the most important. Here are two suggestions at a great price for the heavy sleeper (who no longer has mom to wake them up)

No Ticking, Twin Bell with Backlight & Load Alarm. 

Clocky Runaway Alarm Clock on Wheels. 

Desk Lamp with USB Charger Port:

A moderate price desk lamp that is sturdy, adjustable, and has a charging port. 

Clip-on Bed lamp with Charging Port and flexible Gooseneck (dimming) 

Music & Communication with Echo Spot Alexia:

Echo Spot connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service to play music, read the news, answer questions, set music alarms and so much more. 

Ultra-Compact Portable Power Battery Pack for Smart Phone:

Even with all the charging cords on campus in class, a portable charger is a must.

Wireless Charger for Smart Phones:

Fast Wireless Charger for iPhone or Galaxy

Wireless Bluetooth Headset:

Apple AirPods Wireless Bluetooth Headset

Case for AirPods:

AirPods Case Protective Cover

Power Strip Surge Protector 10 Ft:

Many colleges will not allow extension cords only surge power strips here is a long 10 foot

Power Outlet Strips, 4 USB Ports Desktop Charging Station with 6-Outlet:

3-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports:

Time Blocking Time Management Worksheets:

With so much going on and so much to do, it is hard to keep your mind straight and calm. I design Free Time Management Worksheets to help students get & keep organized each week and every day. I will send my favorite Time Management – Time Blocking designed for college students right to your inbox. 

Damage-free hanging Hooks:

Command 3M Large Utility Hooks

For the Bathroom:

Mesh Shower Caddy Quick Dry

Lighted Large Vanity Makeup Mirror with 10X Magnifying Mirror:

Ultra Thin Hangers:

Ultra Thin No Slip Space Saving Huggable Hangers

Laundry Basket /Hamper:

Large Collapsible Fabric Laundry Basket

Trash Can:

Wire Mesh Waste Trash Can

Do not forget trash bags, the schools do not provide this and a lot of food containers will be put in the trash.

For Storage Under the Bed:

Heavy Duty Multi Height Bed Risers

Underbed Storage Bag Great price for a set of two

Bedside Shelf for Bunk Beds:

Caddy Hanging Organizer Bedside Storage Bag for Bunk:

We all need Coffee:

Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker, Oasis:

Keurig Coffee Lovers’ Collection Sampler Pack, 40 counts:

Keurig 12oz Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Travel Mug:

Nifty 3-tier Large Capacity Coffee Pod Storage Drawer for K-Cup Pods

Mr. Coffee 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Extras:

6-Inch Clip Convertible Table-Top & Clip Fan Two Quiet Speeds:

Dash Express Electric Cooker Hot Pot:

Plastic Plate, Bowl & Tumbler Dinnerware | 12-piece set:

First Aid-Medicine Storage:

First Aid Lockable Medicine Box

First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit, Soft Case:

Tools Now that they are not at home:

Cartman 39 piece General Tool Kit

Desk Supplies:

Mindspace 3 Tier Desk Tray Office Organizer:

Mindspace Office Desk Organizer with 6 Compartments: 

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