After two years of college, I am no expert. But, I am sharing my checklist on the down essentials that I have been using from what I actually used/needed. Some items are linked to some of my favorite recommendations.
- Bedding
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Queen Size Comforter – to cover up what is under the bed and/or good for bed burritos
Jersey Bed Sheets
Throw Pillows (in all sizes) – for sitting up in bed and to rest your laptop on when it’s in your lap
Mattress Topper
Bed Bugs Mattress Protector – stay ready for the worst because you truly never know
A Stool – when you can’t just jump up on your bed
- Bath
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A Hotel-Like Robe – comfy for lounging around
A Caddy, obviously
Backups of everything (aka buy in bulk)
Hand Soap
Towels
- Desk
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Electronic Storage
- Kitchen
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A Brita
Cold Brew Bottle – better than just cooling a Keurig coffee because do we really want hot coffee all the time?
Storage with a lid for snacks (to keep everything fresh)
A bowl for fruit (Always used mine for clementines)
Dish Soap
- Storage
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Shoe Rack
Sweatshirt Bin
Two Plastic Drawer Storage – One of extra towels, sheets, etc then a smaller other one for all beauty, or medicine items.
- Cleaning
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Swiffer
Vacuum
Disinfecting wipes
Fly Swatter – again, you never know
- Decoration
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Rug
Fan (window and a small one for desk)
Jewelry Plate
Picture Frames