It just so happens that my oldest daughter is off to college this year. While it brings a tear to the eye...the thought of her leaving, I couldn't be more proud. Trying to be proactive, I have started collecting essentials, and along the way these favorites caught my eye.

Dorm Accessories and Appliances Essentials

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No bed is like your own and once your child heads off to college they will recognize that too. So, why not make their dorm bed as comfortable as possible. This Ultra Soft Queen Size Mattress Topper from Niagra Sleep Solutions is designed with comfort in mind. The topper is plush and extremely supportive so that your child will get a great nights sleep.

A microwave oven is essential for any college student looking for heating up a quick snack. A smart purchase is one that is economical but also reliable. The Commercial CHEF Countertop Oven is ideal for dorm rooms. It functions very well and is a space saver in a room begging for more space.

Let's face it, mom and dad are not going to be around to keep the room clean. There has to be an easy way for kids to pick up after themselves. The BLACK+DECKER Cordless Lithium Handheld Power Vacuum is the answer. With a bagless design and a crevice tool to reach hard to get places, cleaning is made easy with this small vacuum from a reliable brand.

Mattress Topper

Microwave

Hand-Held Vacuum

There are many options by which to decorate a dorm with string lights. This set allows you to explore those options. Check out the Short Curtain Lights with 8 Hooks for Small Windows, 96 LED Warm White Photo Clips String Light with 52 Clear Clips from the ZSJWL Store. This is a real cool option to brighten up any dorm room.

String Lights

Digital Memories

Keep the memories alive with this incredible digital picture frame. The 32GB FRAMEO 10.1 Inch Smart WiFi Digital Photo Frame will allow your college bound students to be reminded of all the love at home while updating with the new experiences that take place in college. This frames has so many features including the ability share photos instantly with everyone back home.

Floor Shag

A simple way to enhance the coziness of your dorm room is to add some soft, luxurious feel to the floor. This Ultra Soft 5X8 Fluffy Shag Area Rug for a dorm room from Fairblink is easy to clean, supper soft, and perfect for a small room.

Storage Made Easy

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Stepping into a college dorm for the first time can be scary. Making it homey is essential. Make the most of your desk with this Tangkula Desktop Bookshelf. Create space, storage and decorate to bring back the at home feel.

Are you looking for a cool little way to add some flair to your bedside? Look no further than the BedShelfie Bedside Shelf. It is practical, stylish and provides a nice alternative to a space-filling nightstand.

Shared bathrooms and walks down the hall to a community shower require students to have their own organization of bathroom supplies. The UUJOLY Plastic Portable Shower Caddy Bucket is the perfect caddy for your bathroom essentials. Also great, is that it can be used to carry cleaning supplies.

Desk Bookshelf

Bedside Shelf

Shower Caddy

Must Have Tech

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One thing is for certain. Sharing a dorm room can sometimes be challenging. Different music tastes and sound levels while studying can be a challenge to compromise. The Beats Solo 4 Headphones address that problem. Sound quality is amazing and they offer comfort and style.

College students are always on the go and when they use multiple devices, maintaining a charge can be difficult. The Anker Laptop Power Bank is a true must have for any college student. Not only is it powerful and fast, it can charge multiple devices at the same time. The Anker Laptop Power Bank will ensure that all of their devices never run out of power.

I always feel overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the best laptop for personal use and that is no different in choosing one for my college-bound daughter. I read the recommendations, I listen to friends and family, and there is one consistent result. People rave about MacBook and the Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop is the ultimate in performance, portability and style.

Headphones

Charging Device

Laptop