Anyone who knows me knows that my world would stop if it wasn’t for my calendar and my plethora of categorized lists. Here’s a look at what I used this summer when I was packing for my freshman year at college. Remember, this list is what worked for me, but be sure to check out the recommendations that your school makes in addition to other lists out there. Happy shopping!
Bedding
- Duvet/Quilt/Comforter
- Mattress protector
- Mattress pad/topper
- Blanket
- Sheets (2 sets)
- Pillow(s)
- Throw pillows
- Throw blanket
- Bed risers
Closet
- Underbed storage
- Stackable drawers
- Hangers
- Shoe rack
- Jewelry organizer
- Over-the-door hooks
Laundry
- Laundry bag
- Drying rack
- Lingerie bag
- Lint roller
- Detergent
- Detergent pen
Decoration
- Photos
- Artwork
- Bulletin board
- Command strips
Eating
- Refrigerator
- Cups (plastic)
- Plates/bowls (plastic)
- Silverware (plastic)
- Water bottle
- Dish soap
- Small garbage bags
- Snacks
Desk
- Clock
- Desk lamp (with light bulbs)
- Pencil holder
- Magazine holder/letter tray
- Academic planner
- Folders
- Notebooks/binders
- Lined paper
- Pencils
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Pencil sharpener
- Stapler (with staples)
- Tape dispenser (with tape)
- Binder clips
- Paperclips
- Printer paper
- Sticky notes
- Erasers
- Sharpies
- Markers/colored pencils
- Whiteout
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Three-hole punch
Toiletries
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Hand towels
- Bathrobe
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes
- Makeup
- Makeup remover
- Cotton rounds
- Makeup organizer
- Makeup mirror
- Tissues
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Face Wash
- Moisturizer
- Razor (with razor blades)
- Tweezers
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Hairbrush
- Comb
- Blowdryer
- Hair ties
- Glasses/contacts
- Nail clippers/file
- First aid kit
- Prescriptions
- Pill boxes
- Over-the-counter meds (Tylenol, benadryl, etc)
- Thermometer
Misc.
- Fan
- Paper towels
- Surge protector
- Headphones
- Speaker
- Printer (with ink)
- External hard drive
- Full-length mirror
- Trash can
- Umbrella
- Flashlight
- Screwdriver
- Hammer (with nails)