Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 19:31     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Outback steak knife followed me around for years….
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 19:29     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Anonymous wrote:storage ottoman/cubes like this
https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Folding-Storage-Ottoman-ULSF028G01/dp/B09ZY77T8D/ref=asc_df_B09ZY77T8D/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693770001584&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15946500683365930915&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007569&hvtargid=pla-2043623406192&psc=1&mcid=fa2939a497b53ee382217897b5622aa3&gad_source=1

Didn't even take it out of the box.

One thing I was surprised that they DID use? A little stick vacuum! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bissell-3-in-1-Lightweight-Corded-Stick-Vacuum-2030/55566580?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1825&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=2222222227755566580_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087348827:pla-394283752452&wl5=9007569&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=55566580&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyJqzBhBaEiwAWDRJVIqJ93dx8hz-B40oBfHuG28wbasWhywaiyEZCL5znNI4yBU25GNJsxoCQk8QAvD_BwE
All three of my kids actually vacuumed!


Actually, my freshman this year used her ottoman every day as a step stool as her bed was lofted. The ottoman was extra storage and the step stool.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 19:24     Subject: Re:Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Space is tight, so don't get too much stuff. Just a few jackets and pairs of shoes, basic school supplies, a few food items. One maybe two pillows. Also a small fan, extra large towel that doubles as a robe, and Brita with filters. Don't go overboard on organizers, decorations etc.

Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 19:17     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The extra set of sheets.

This. Dd didn't use the extra set of sheets in 4 years.

My DD used the second set. While she washed one set, other set was on bed. Said it made her life easier to have the 2 sets.


This was supposed to be our plan too. And the way we do it at home. But my DD just washed the sheets, and put them back on at the end of the day.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 19:15     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Plates and bowls

yea, my DC told me they didn't need it. I packed some paper plates for them, but I don't think they used them much.

They hardly used the cleaning supplies - no surprise there.

Honestly, they don't need that much, especially if they are staying in a dorm.

You are better off getting a list of what they do need, rather than what they don't.


My DD had nice cooking facilities in the dorm and did a good bit of cooking so a plate,bowl, silverware were all used.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 19:09     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
coffee maker, cleaning supplies, door stop
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 18:44     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
storage ottoman/cubes like this
https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Folding-Storage-Ottoman-ULSF028G01/dp/B09ZY77T8D/ref=asc_df_B09ZY77T8D/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693770001584&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15946500683365930915&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007569&hvtargid=pla-2043623406192&psc=1&mcid=fa2939a497b53ee382217897b5622aa3&gad_source=1

Didn't even take it out of the box.

One thing I was surprised that they DID use? A little stick vacuum! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bissell-3-in-1-Lightweight-Corded-Stick-Vacuum-2030/55566580?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1825&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=2222222227755566580_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087348827:pla-394283752452&wl5=9007569&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=55566580&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyJqzBhBaEiwAWDRJVIqJ93dx8hz-B40oBfHuG28wbasWhywaiyEZCL5znNI4yBU25GNJsxoCQk8QAvD_BwE
All three of my kids actually vacuumed!
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 18:37     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Plates, bowls and microwavable food.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 18:30     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The extra set of sheets.

This. Dd didn't use the extra set of sheets in 4 years.

My DD used the second set. While she washed one set, other set was on bed. Said it made her life easier to have the 2 sets.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 18:13     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Most of the cleaning supplies except for Clorox wipes.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 18:00     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Anonymous wrote:The extra set of sheets.

This. Dd didn't use the extra set of sheets in 4 years.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 17:40     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
The extra set of sheets.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 17:38     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Anonymous wrote:Plates and bowls

yea, my DC told me they didn't need it. I packed some paper plates for them, but I don't think they used them much.

They hardly used the cleaning supplies - no surprise there.

Honestly, they don't need that much, especially if they are staying in a dorm.

You are better off getting a list of what they do need, rather than what they don't.
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 17:35     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
Plates and bowls
Anonymous
Post 06/10/2024 17:09     Subject: Dorm items your college freshman didn't use
What dorm items did you buy that your freshman ended up not using or didn't get much use of?

Tnx!