7 College Dorm Must-Haves

This post was created in partnership with Keurig®. All opinions are entirely my own.

It’s really happening! Next week I’ll be driving my daughter to her college campus and helping her get settled into her new home. We’ve been shopping and packing like it’s a sport in preparation for the big day. But I’ll be honest, when we started to create her college dorm shopping list, it got overwhelming. I didn’t realize how much stuff college students need nowadays. As we countdown the days, I wanted to share a few college must-haves you might have missed on your college student’s shopping list.

7 College Dorm Must-Haves

Comfy (and cute!) bedding

Since they’re going to need bedding for their new living quarters, make sure you help them select something that is comfortable and that suits their decor style. Your college student will spend a lot of time in their dorm room, so they might as well choose bedding they will enjoy.

Bedside lamp

This is a necessity if they want to stay on their roommate’s good side. Purchase a small bedside lamp or reading light, which will enable them to study into the wee hours without disturbing their neighbor.

Shower caddy

A shower caddy is perfect to keep items like shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush and other items they’ll need while using the bathroom. It’s a small investment, but well worth it.

Rain gear

Your child will have to deal with rainy days, and depending where their school is located, they might also get snow. Ensure that they pack a good pair of rain boots, a waterproof jacket, and umbrella. It will come in handy and keep them dry when the weather is not favorable.

Mattress pad

The dorm mattress provided by the college is only going to offer minimal cushion. A mattress pad will help make their bed more comfortable, and hopefully help them get better sleep.

Can opener

My daughter laughed when I added a can opener to her college dorm list, but she’ll be glad I did when she’s craving a can of soup on a cold winter day. Plus it doesn’t even take up much space, so you can just slip it in their moving boxes. They’ll thank you one day. 😉

Keurig® K250 Brewer

If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know how much I love coffee and my Keurig® Brewer. My daughter inherited my coffee-loving gene and the Keurig® K250 is the perfect size for her small dorm room. She picked out the white brewer to match her dorm room decor, but there’s a fun selection of colors to choose from including Black, Sandy Pearl, Turquoise, Imperial Red, new Peacock Blue and the PANTONE Color of the Year, Serenity. She also has a nice supply of Green Mountain Coffee® K-Cup® pods to get her through the semester. My favorite feature? It can brew a single cup and a four-cup carafe of coffee at the touch of a button. Easy-peasy.

Caramel Mocha Float

My daughter and I love going to local cafes to indulge in sweet coffee drinks. I wanted her to be able to enjoy a little bit of home while in college, but not break the bank with frequent coffee shop visits, so we created this delicious recipe together. I love that it’s super easy to make. You only need a handful of ingredients and your Keurig® brewer.

Ingredients:

1-10 ounce cup of coffee (I recommend the The Original Donut Shop Regular coffee!) in the Keurig K250 (strong setting).
2 tablespoons of caramel sauce
1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup
2 teaspoons of white sugar
2 scoops of vanilla ice cream