Need a good college dorm room packing list? I have you covered! Last year we officially crossed into the world of parenting college aged kids. Sending your kids off to school is a bit overwhelming, even more so if your kids are like mine and heading to school 6+ hours away. If they need something, there is no hopping in the car and driving it over.
It’s best to start making your list now and double checking it twice. Let’s get the dorm essentials right the first time and not have a lot of needs once you get them moved in!
Besides the obvious like clothes, underwear, and a laptop, here’s a great list of 40+ things you want to pack (or at least chat about whether they want them). If you start shopping now you’ll find lots of great deals and maybe even have time to hit thrift stores and online marketplace listings.
Dorm Room Packing List
Mattress Topper Twin XL
While dorms come with mattresses they are notoriously not comfortable. Grabbing a 2 inch mattress topper will make them sleep much better. Note there are some very expensive models, but most foam doesn’t last more than a year or two. Go cheaper, they won’t sleep in a Twin XL forever.
Zip up mattress pad or protector
Going along with the topper above… how many people have slept in this bed before you? It’s best to not really think about that. Just get a zip up mattress protector and sleep in peace. These are designed to not only to protect the mattress from spills but also you from allergens.
Pretty much every college uses the same Twin XL beds. Your twin sheets from home will be 6 inches too short. Go ahead and buy a new set, this will definitely make for a rough first day if you wait to find out at the dorm. My go-to would be these from Kohls. We see sales all the time and you won’t care if they never get washed and get thrown away after a year!
Here’s a great way to save on bread! Take a coupon from Publix into your local Lowes Foods and pick up Sara Lee Artesano Bread for just $2.
Lowes Foods Sara Lee Bread Deal (ends 7/22):
- Sara Lee Artesano Bread & Buns, selected, 15-20 oz, $3
-$1 off Sara Lee Sliced Bread, 15-20 oz, (Publix Coupon), Children’s Miracle Network Donation Flyer (exp 7/22)
(use Publix coupon, makes it $2)
Check out the full Lowes Foods ad for more great deals.
Right now, shop the Ulta Big Summer Beauty Sale and get up to 40% off! Get 40% off jumbo hair care, BOGO 40% off sun and skin, plus more.
Even better, get an extra $3.50 off purchases of $15+ when you use code 447437 at checkout!
Deal Ideas:
Redken All Soft Conditioner, 1 Liter $37.99 (reg. $54)
– Use code 447437 for an extra $3.50 off
Makes it $34.49
Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair $29.99 (reg. $45)
– Use code 447437 for an extra $3.50 off
Makes it $26.49
Tula Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint SPF 30 $21 (reg. $42)
50% off Better Not Younger $1.35-$39.50
This deal is good through 7/19 and while supplies last. Shipping is free on orders of $35+.
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Through tomorrow only, hurry to Old Navy where you can score dresses for just $7!
Old Navy has you covered whether you are going for a casual or more going-out look. There are some nice options for girls’ back to school dresses, too!
This offer is good thru tomorrow, 7/19. Shipping is free for Rewards Members (free to join) with orders of $50+.
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Get back-to-school shopping done without taking a trip to the store, plus get $10 off when you spend $50 on select school supplies at Amazon.
Many of these supplies are perfect for stocking up the office as well. We could all use some new ballpoint pens!
To get the offer, simply fill your cart with $50 worth of eligible items and the discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
Here’s the deal in the picture:
Buy:
(1) Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens Bold 12 Count – $7.31 (reg. $13)
(1) BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens, 10 Count – $1.29
(1) Elmer’s Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks 30 Count – $6.38 (reg. $7.45)
(1) Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Mild Pastel Colors, Chisel Tip, 12 Count – $7.76 (reg. $10)
(1) Oxford Ruled Index Cards, 3″ x 5″, White, 300 Count – $5.80 (reg. $6.49)
(1) Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm #2, 24 Count – $5.29 (reg. $7)
(1) Oxford Spiral Notebook, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper,6 Pack – $11.19
(1) Sharpie Twin Tip Permanent Markers, Fine and Ultra Fine, Black, 4 Count – $5.99 (reg. $7.19)
Total Due: $51.01
-$10 off $50 auto-applied at checkout
Makes it $41.01!
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with Prime or free with orders of $35+.
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Head on over to Stanley to score 50% off select drinkware & more! Grab a 40-Ounce Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler for just $27 (reg. $40)!
Even better, new Stanley Club Members can get an extra 20% off their first order! Sign up for free today and receive your promo code right away!
Deal Ideas
The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate™ Tumbler | 40 OZ – $27 (reg. $45)
in lots of colors
The Lifted Spirits Prismatic™ Craft Cocktail Set | 6 OZ/12 OZ – $50 (reg. $100)
Adventure Cold For Days Outdoor Cooler | 30 QT – $82.50 (reg. $165)
This deal is good for a limited time.
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Here are all the drugstore deals starting Sunday 7/20. Stock up on free toothpaste, cheap hair care and razors, plus even find some diaper deals this week!
This is the start of a new 2-week long CVS ad and I do expect a chunk of new digital coupons coming Sunday that will make the deals even better. This is your last week to shop the Walgreens month long deals.
Remember this is just the highlights, head over and check each list for lots of other deals:
CVS Ad: 7/20-8/2
- Nature Valley Granola Bars, Fiber One 5-6 ct., Select General Mills Cereal 10.4-12.5 oz or Fruit Snacks, 6-10 ct., $1.99
-.50/1 General Mills Classic Cereal, select 15.6-20.8 oz boxes, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-.50/1 General Mills Loaded Cereal, excl mega size, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-.50/1 General Mills Kid’s Cereal, select 9-50.5 oz, excl Loaded and mega size, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$1/2 General Mills boxed cereal, incl Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Kix, CVS eCoupon
-.50/2 Nature Valley or Fiber One, Protein One, General Mills Cereal Bars, Chex Mix Bars, Larabar Bars OR EPIC Bars, boxed, CVS eCoupon
-200 points wyb General Mills Cereal, excl cups & treats, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-600 points wyb Nature Valley Creamy Protein Bars, 5 ct, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-750 points wyb (2) Nature Valley Granola Bars or Snacks, 4-29 ct, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(buy (2), use $1/2 coupon, makes it $1.49 each) - $5 ECB wyb (2) Colgate Optic White Stain Fighter 4.2 oz, Max 6-6.3 oz, Total 3.3 oz or 2in1 4.6 oz Toothpaste, $3.99, limit 1
-$2 ecoupon coming Sunday
-$1 off Colgate Optic White, Total, MaxFresh, or Sensitive Toothpaste, 3 oz+ printable
(buy (2), use $2 and $1 off, makes both FREE) - $2 ECB wyb (2) L’Oréal Elvive Shampoo or Conditioner, 12.6 oz, $4.99, limit 1
-$4/2 ecoupon coming Sunday
(buy (2), use $4/2 eCoupon, makes it $1.99 each after ECB) - $4 ECB wyb (2) Schick or Skintimate 4 ct., 12 ct. or Schick Xtreme 3 ct. Disposable Razors, $6.99, limit 1
-$3 ecoupon coming Sunday
(buy (2), use $3 off makes it $3.49 each after ECB) - $5 ECB wyb (2) CoverGirl Cosmetics, Any, , limit 1
(excludes lip)
CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Eye Shadow, $6.29
CoverGirl Brow Pencil, $5.79
CoverGirl Cheekers Blush, $5.99
-$2 off Covergirl Eye Product, excl Eye Enhancer Palettes, Easy Breezy Brow Fill + Define, Perfect Blend, accessories and trial printable
-$2 off Covergirl Face Product, excl Cheekers, accessories and trial printable
-$2 off Covergirl Eye Product, excl Eye Enhancer Palettes, Easy Breezy Brow Fill + Define, Perfect Blend, accessories and trial, CVS eCoupon
-$2 off Covergirl Face Product, excl Cheekers, accessories and trial, CVS eCoupon
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Right now, score a Kate Spade bag for a bargain price! Kate Spade Outlet is offering up to 70% off bags, plus an extra $25 off when you spend $150!
Even better, shipping is FREE on all orders! There’s no code needed.
Deal Ideas:
Oh Snap Camera Bag $69 (reg. $289)
Oh Snap Floral Camera Bag $79 (reg. $289)
Staci Dome Backpack $95 (reg. $359)
Leila Mini Crossbody $79 (reg. $329)
This deal is good through 7/23. Shipping is FREE! Read More→
Head to your store to find these Lowes Foods unadvertised deals! Look at your store for B1G1 Bellatoria pizza, $10 off a select $40 baby item purchase, and more.
Clearance deals will vary by store. Look through the full Lowes Foods weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Clearance Deals
- White Castle Chicken Breast Sliders, $3.77
- Alexia Parmesan Truffle Broccoli, $3.97
- Botticelli Glaze, 8.4 oz, $1.97
- Ben’s Original Ready Rice, 97¢
-$1/4 Ben’s Original Ready Rice online rebate
(makes it 72¢ ea) - Maruchan Yakisoba. select, 79¢
-$1/2 Maruchan Yakisoba item, Lowes Foods (EXP 7/19) eCoupon
(makes it 29¢) - Dixie Lily Self Rising Corn Meal, $1.77
- Betty Crocker Batchables, $6.47
- Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, $2.77
- Tillamook Zero Sugar Beef Jerky, $1.97
- Archer Provisions Grass Fed Beef Jerky, $4.27
- Tillamook Beef Jerky, Select, $4.77
- Crispcake Giant Pizza Crisper, $3.47
- Pompeian 100% Grapeseed Oil, 24 oz, $3.07
- International Collection Sweet Almond OIl, 8.45 oz, $5.77
- TopCare Ibuprofen Tablets, 100 ct, $2.97
- Dove Men+Care Ultimate, $5.97
- Snuggle SuperFresh, $2.97
-$1.75 off Snuggle liquid fabric softener, select SuperFresh items, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $1.22) Read More→
