Full disclosure: this article is financially supported by Kleenex + Walmart
I remember the excitement of going to live on campus for the first time and all the things I'd need to style and transform a tiny dorm space into my home. These days, I'm transforming a much bigger space, but it's fun to compare my top 10 necessities form then and now:
Then: Dorm Room Style
- Cute, colorful bedding in twin XL. Sheets must be super soft.
- Cute, colorful towels to match bedding. Must be super soft.
my towels in college were this color! |
- Fast laptop
- iPod dock
- Clorox Wipes
- A shower head with the as much force as a fire hose.
- The essential medicine cabinet stock - allergy tablets and pain relief
- Whatever dishes I could afford
- A stash of tea and sugar
- Paper goods - TP, paper towels, and Kleenex. Must be super soft.
I must have been an old soul, even then. Most of the list remains the same with a few minor tweaks:
Now: First House Style
- Cute bedding in queen. Sheets must be super soft.
- Matching towels. Must be super soft.
- Fast internet for all tech in house
- Baking soda and vinegar for all sorts of cleaning fun
- More natural cleaning supplies, soaps, detergents for everything else!
- A shower head with the as much force as a fire hose.
- The essential medicine cabinet stock - allergy tablets and pain relief - plus essential oils and vitamins/minerals to avoid usingother meds.
- Matching dishes
- A stash of tea and organic sugar
- Paper goods - TP, paper towels, and Kleenex. Must be super soft.
Some things never change. While my budget has improved slightly since college, it's still important that I not waste money which is why Walmart is always a great place to shop for the essentials- especially the Kleenex Expressions Tissue.
And while it's no secret that I wish chevron would die, I know most of you bloggers are still all over the chevron and thus I will let you know that four colors of Chevron designs to go with your style are a limited Back to School edition with Walmart in a 64 ct oval box. Whether you're decorating your dorm or just continuing the chevron craze, you're welcome.
And while it's no secret that I wish chevron would die, I know most of you bloggers are still all over the chevron and thus I will let you know that four colors of Chevron designs to go with your style are a limited Back to School edition with Walmart in a 64 ct oval box. Whether you're decorating your dorm or just continuing the chevron craze, you're welcome.
no dorm bathroom is complete without Kleenex! |
1) I piratically live in Walmart. For the longest time we didn't have one and had to drive to the town over. When we finally got one I got to stand next to the mayor and cut the ribbon. It also became the place everyone hung out at.
ReplyDelete2) I love tissue and you can never have enough of it. Never