#dorm list

Mindfulness & life updates :)

I’m working on being mindful. Something that keeps me grounded is writing. I get a real sense of peace when writing and after these past few weeks I need a bit of peace.

It’s amazing what doesn’t happen even though you think it will. Balancing work, school, orgs, blogging, life after college, LVNG Limitless, exercise, eating, sleeping, having fun, and probably more is HARD. I will be the first to…

This is a post for people expecting to have a roommate or roommates.

Divide any and every item that you can among the people you’re going to be living with. For example, divide cleaning supplies, divide who is going to bring the shower curtain, the bathroom trashcan, and how toiletries are going to be replaced once they have been used.

Imagine moving in and having 3 other roommates/suite mates and not speaking to them until move in day. Now imagine your bathroom items not divided among people and you end up with 4 trash cans, no shower curtain, and 8 floor mats. Communication could have prevented this problem, now someone has to go buy a shower curtain and a shower curtain liner. (This actually happened to a group of roommates I knew in college.)

It is smart to have everyone bring toilet paper and paper towels because these items are going to be used quicker than you think they will be. After all, too much toilet paper is better than not enough toilet paper.

I have combed through many of checklists to bring you what i think is the ESSENTIALS to dorm life. feel free to add anything or take away as you please.

Dorm Room Packing

If you’re living on campus, then you must prepare for dorm room living. Living in dorms can be exciting because you’re living on your own and you have access to friends, RA’s, and other campus things. The downfall is last dorm rooms have limited space and only supply the beds, desks, dressers, and a closet. So you’ll need to practice the art of not taking everything with you and to fit your room into a few suitcases and storage bins. Here’s a breakdown of the ultimate dorm room packing list:

Bedding

·         Full Bed Set (Twin XL)

·         Mattress Pad (Highly recommended, unless you can handle sleeping on a somewhat stiff bed)

·         Standard Pillows

·         Back Pillow (Extremely useful since dorm beds don’t have headboards)

·         Spare Blanket

·         Extra Sheets

Kitchenware

·         Tupperware (technically, you could sneak out some food from the dining hall and save the leftovers)

·         Plastic Plates (you’re going to want to cook food in your room and eat it there)

·         Plastic Utensils

·         Water Bottle

·         Keurig

·         Mini Fridge (unless your dorm hall lets you rent them)

·         Microwave (again, unless your dorm hall lets you rent them)

Storage

·         Hangers

·         Shoe Rack

·         Storage Bin

·         Basket for toiletries

·         Shower Caddy

·         Makeup Holder

·         Bag/Basket for medications

Clothing

·         Rain Jacket

·         Rain Boots

·         Snow Boots

·         Winter Coat

·         Fall Coat

·         Long-Sleeve Shirts

·         Short-Sleeve Shirts (enough shirts to last a few weeks before laundry but not a lot because of limited space)

·         Jeans

·         Shorts

·         Pajamas

·         Undergarments

·         Sweaters

·         Exercise Clothing

·         Dresses

·         Dress-Up Clothes (in case of possible interviewers during the semesters)

·         Going Out Clothes

Décor

·        Wall Art/Posters

·        Desk Lamp

·        Floor rug

·        Command Strips & Hooks

Toiletries

·        Body Wash

·        Shampoo and Conditioner

·        Facial Care

·        Hair Care & Supplies

·        Toothbrush

·        Toothpaste

·        Toothbrush Holder

·        Mouthwash

·        Deodorant

·        Perfume/Cologne

·        Makeup

Miscellaneous

·        TV

·        DVD Player (negotiate both with your roommate(s)

·        DVDS

·        Laptop & Supplies

·        Extra Chargers

·        Headphones

·        Fan

·        Printer (negotiate with your roommate (s)

·        Batteries

·        Umbrella

·        Lanyard & Keychain

·        Trash Bin

·        Broom

·        Lysol/Clorox Wipes

·        Hand Sanitizer

·        Jewelry Holder

·        Step Stool (for bed)

Hi everyone + Happy Tuesday!! I wrote this post last week and totally forgot about it! I head back to school in 3 days + I’m SO excited!!! As I prepare for the school year to begin, I have a lot to do + I’m putting everything on my intentions list for August. Here they are!

Pack for school // I’m about half way done with this and after another load of laundry or two + some final purchases, I…

Back to school series: apartment packing list

Hi everyone + Happy Tuesday! If you’ve been a follower for the last year or so, you may remember that I made a Back to School series last August. I got really positive feedback from it so I’ve decided to do it again this year!!! Let’s get started with it!

I am officially moved into my apartment at school + I’m very excited! Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I am living with 3 girls I do not…