https://padlet.com/leadasarram/jrbjf2bxr9txsqgc Congratulations on this exciting milestone for your senior! Below, you’ll find a list of recommendations for setting up their college dorm room. This list is by no means exhaustive, but rather based on experience and practical needs. Stores like Amazon, Home Goods, and Target offer a wide variety of items suitable for college students. Before purchasing larger items, such as a vacuum or TV, it might be a good idea for your child to coordinate with their roommate(s). Enjoy the shopping adventure! SCROLL DOWN! en-us 2025-03-12 01:26:24 UTC 2026-02-26 13:50:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f393.png leadasarram https://padlet.com/leadasarram/jrbjf2bxr9txsqgc/wish/3361856190 Great to attach to the bed so the student can read in bed or have light when the overhead light is turned off.

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]]> 2025-03-12 14:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leadasarram/jrbjf2bxr9txsqgc/wish/3362895999 leadasarram https://padlet.com/leadasarram/jrbjf2bxr9txsqgc/wish/3362906542 These sets include the comforter, sheets and pillow cases. They are available in a variety of colors. Get an extra set of sheets/pillow cases, so they are encouraged to wash one and use one.

]]> 2025-03-12 14:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/leadasarram/jrbjf2bxr9txsqgc/wish/3362906542 leadasarram https://padlet.com/leadasarram/jrbjf2bxr9txsqgc/wish/3362911189 There are many bed skirt lengths available for purchase - this is just an example. You will have to order based on the height of the student's bed.

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]]> 2025-03-12 17:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/leadasarram/jrbjf2bxr9txsqgc/wish/3363232473 leadasarram https://padlet.com/leadasarram/jrbjf2bxr9txsqgc/wish/3363237447 Attach the airtags to items using these holders.

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