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    BATH MUST-HAVES

    SHOP ALL BATH + BEAUTY MUST-HAVES

    ALL BATH ESSENTIALS

    BEAUTY

    • MAKEUP MIRROR
    • HAIR (brush, dryer)
    • GROOMING (tweezers, nail clippers, file)
    • GLASSES/CONTACT LENSES
    • RETAINER & CLEANER

    TOILETRIES + PERSONAL CARE

    • HAIR (shampoo, conditioner, styling)
    • BODY (wash, lotion)
    • TEETH (brush, case, paste, floss)
    • RAZOR/SHAVING CREAM
    • Q-TIPS/COTTON SWABS
    • FEMININE SUPPLIES (if applicable)

    BED ESSENTIALS

    BED BASICS

    BED ACCESSORIES

    DORM DECOR

    DORM DECOR INSPO

    FUNCTIONAL + FLOOR DECOR See also ROOMMATE SHARING ITEMS

    WALL DECOR + ACCESSORIES

    ROOMMATE SHARING DECOR ITEMS

    ESSENTIALS + ELECTRONICS

    ESSENTIALS

    ELECTRONICS

    • COMPUTER + CASE
    • IPAD + CASE
    • APPLE PENCIL
    • SURGE PROTECTOR/POWER STRIP
    • EXTENSION CORDS
    • CHARGERS (Phone, Tablet, Laptop)
    • PORTABLE SPEAKER
    • HEADPHONES

    ROOMMATE SHARING

    • TV (if applicable)
    • PRINTER

    FIRST AID + SAFETY

    FIRST AID KIT ITEMS FOR:

    • ALLERGY
    • BRUISES
    • COLD & FLU
    • CUTS
    • HEAD
    • STOMACH
    • NARCAN
    • DRUG TEST STRIPS
    • FIRST AID STORAGE

    SAFETY

    • CAR SAFETY KIT
    • FIRE BLANKET
    • PEPPER SPRAY
    • WHISTLE
    • FLASHLIGHT
    • SAFE/LOCKBOX

    KITCHEN + HOUSEKEEPING

    KITCHEN

    • DISH SET (bowl, plate, utensils)
    • COFFEE MUG/TUMBLER
    • WATER BOTTLE
    • FILTERED WATER PITCHER
    • CAN/BOTTLE OPENER
    • FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
    • MINI ICE CUBE TRAY

    LAUNDRY

    • LAUNDRY BAG
    • LAUNDRY BASKET
    • DRYING RACK (+ CLIPS) 
    • MINI SEWING KIT
    • LINT BRUSH
    • DETERGENT (SHEEtS/LIQUID/PODS)
    • FABRIC SOFTENER
    • SCENT BEADS
    • BAGS FOR DELICATES

    QUICK LINK TO LAUNDRY PRODUCTS

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • PAPER (towels, tissues)
    • TRASH (cans, bags)
    • LIGHT BULBS
    • PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS/ZIPLOCS
    • DISH (sponge, soap, sponge)
    • DISINFECTING (wipes, sprays)
    • BATHROOM WIPES
    • TISSUES
    • VACUUM
    • DUSTBUSTER
    • BROOM & DUST PAN

    QUICK LINK TO CLEANING PRODUCTS

    ROOMMATE SHARING KITCHEN + HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS

    MOVE IN + MOVE OUT MUST-HAVES

    MOVE IN + MOVE OUT SUPPLIES

    ORGANIZATION + STORAGE

    BED & BELOW

    • BASKETS
    • BINS
    • DRAWERS
    • CUBBY SHELVES (IF APPLICABLE)
    • BEDSIDE SHELF

    CLOSET ORGANIZATION + OTHER

    DESK ORGANIZATION

    • BULLETIN BOARD & PUSH PINS
    • DRY ERASE CALENDAR/BOARD
    • DESK HUTCH (if permitted)
    • DESK LAMP
    • DRAWER ORGANIZATION
    • COMPUTER RISERS
    • CHAIR CUSHION
    • DESK CHAIR (if applicable))

    SCHOOL SUPPLIES

    • BACKPACK
    • DESK MAT
    • STAPLER & TAPE
    • PEN/PENCIL HOLDER
    • HIGHLIGHTERS
    • PENS & PENCILS
    • POST IT NOTES
    • PHONE STAND
    • CALCULATOR
    • COMPUTER PAPER
    • RULER
    • SCISSORS
    • PAPER CLIPS
    • RUBBER BANDS

    ROOMMATE SHARING ITEMS

    ALL ROOMMATE SHARING ITEMS

    DECOR

    ELECtRONICS

    • TV (if applicable)
    • PRINTER

    KITCHEN + HOUSEKEEPING

    Downloadable dorm packing labels

    MOVE-IN PACKING LABELS

    Printable + check-able Dorm Packing Labels.
    Staying organized on move-in day starts before you even pack the car (or plane). These printable college packing labels are designed to help you pack by setup zone—so you know exactly what to unpack first (hello, bed risers and mattress topper!) and what can wait. No more digging through five boxes to find your sheets. These labels make it easy to move in efficiently, avoid chaos, and feel instantly at home in your new dorm room.

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    INTERACTIVE DORM CHECKLIST

    The Clickable version of The Ultimate Dorm Checklist!! You can check off the items right from your phone or computer & add notes-  like who’s buying what or what to get now vs. when you get to school!

    PRO TIP: If using from your iPhone, you just need to save it to your phone file folder once & then it saves your changes each time!

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