COLLEGE DORM SHOPPING AND HAUL *freshman year* | Back To School

COLLEGE DORM SHOPPING AND HAUL *freshman year* | Back To School
We go college dorm shopping for Ariana's freshman year of college. She is going back to school soon and we also give you a haul of what she got at the end.

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[anonymoususer]

Here are a couple of space-saving tips from a college student. You probably only need one plate, one mug, one set of cutlery, and one bowl. You're not gonna have a dishwasher to dump it in so you're gonna have to wash it immediately in the bathroom sink anyway. A mesh caddy is super helpful because it can mold to whatever shape you need and it's hangable. I don't know how useful the toaster thing is gonna be because she's not gonna have any counter space. I was in a triple my freshman year, and my roommates and I had one mini fridge (with freezer) with a microwave on top. For the decor part, we had lofted beds, so we just decorated the area near our beds however we wanted with pictures, fake plants, etc. You'll find out really quick that you might not use many of the items that you bought. Most dorms have thermostats, so you may not need the fan. A printer is not needed because the library would have a printer and she is likely to get printing dollars from the school for the semester. She won't need the tool kit because you can always call maintenance or campus safety to get anything fixed. Also, if she needs something, she can always buy it after the year progresses. I recommend starting minimal and adding on only if you need things. Good luck for the next 4 Arianna!!

[ernestinemoody-brandt]

This reminded me of when my daughter moved to college. She only lived in the dorms for 2 years, then moved to her own apartment. Being an only child, she needed more privacy. Don’t forget to put her name or at least initials on everything. If your daughter is serious about getting good grades, head to the library, not a dorm room for doing school work. Don’t forget feminine hygiene products. If her college is in a rural area, they may more difficult to buy. Lastly, a quote from Shakespeare, “Neither a lender or borrower be”. She will get along with her roommates much better by following this. Good luck to Ariana!

[kellyinouye-kwaak]

My last child just graduated from college! You don’t need everything! I bought so much for my kids to find out we didn’t need half of what we bought! Buy a mattress topper! My kids said that was a game changer!! Plus college beds are not the best!!!

[taylorlynn]

Check with your college if you are allowed to have the toaster oven. Some dorms do not allow tosasters, air fryers, keurigs, etc

[iamgraci_]

Hannah looks good always no matter what, she is so talented with makeup and doing art of her face, she also looks amazing with no make up, her little face just shines when its bare and I love it

[betsytrinz]

Hey Crystal...typically when a child leaves for college, especially one an hour away...they keep their bedroom at home. I don't know anyone (and in my community everyone goes away) who didn't keep their own rooms. Also...clothes for each season is what is needed in the dorm room. It might be helpful for you to meet some of Ariana's friends parents and see how they have handled their children going away. I

[melissasmith]

So much good advice, I will add you won’t need the tool kit because you call maintenance if somethings broken. A lock box for any valuables or medication is a good idea. We moved my daughter with plastic storage totes that way when she came home everything was in the totes to store in her room for the summer. No reason to store anything that’s in her room at home, when she’s home on weekends or breaks she’s going to want to grab different items or clothes and switch them out as she goes.

[oceanstaiga]

I’ve lived in a dorm in college for 3 years now. You really realise how little you actually need, I even brought stuff home after a while that I didn’t wear enough and have just a couple items to rotate for clothes now.

[thatcrazychicken]

So exciting for you guys! Especially ari! But can I just suggest, I know you got the toaster, but there is a microwave that you can toast, air fry, bake, microwave and convection bake. It’s like having an oven to cook in your microwave it’s awesome! In the long run that may be much more beneficial for y’all in the dorm! (:

[kathleenlarson]

Hi Crazy Pieces! I have been watching your channel for a long time, and I’m so excited for Ariana to go to college. I have a top 5 list of things to bring to college.
1. A mattress topper/mattress pad. It will help her sleep better.
2. Power strip with surge protector, extension cord. Oftentimes the outlets in dorms are in weird places that she can’t reach.
3. A fan. It helps keep the temperature cool and also helps with white noise.
4. Organization stuff. I got some hanging organizers and it was a lifesaver!
5. A box of over the counter medicine (Tylenol, sudafed, ibuprofen, other stuff she uses when she’s sick.) Theres nothing worse than not feeling well and having to leave to go get medicine.

You probably will not need the toaster oven.

Can’t wait to watch Ariana’s college journey!

[stephlsh]

Be careful, most colleges won't allow cooking appliances unless there's an actual kitchen in the room. Mine didn't even allow microwaves.

[debbikruzel]

One of my hacks for moving my children in to college is large plastic totes. to store everything in to move in and to move out. I had 3 in college, and everyone had different color totes to make it easier to pack up and go. You are lucky she is close. We live in Connecticut and 2 of the kids stayed in state and 1 went to school at Florida International University. Move in and out were the same weekend for my kids. I would do the Florida move in and out and my hubby did the Connecticut move in and out.

[journeysofjensen]

My recommendation is to get reusable totes/bags to move in with. Clothes and everything. Then you have them for whenever you come home for breaks and aren’t scrambling to find a trash bag or multiple bags to put stuff in.
Saved my roommate and I a lot of time and money!!

[tinglelingaling]

Also, I want to add that no matter how many things you buy, you will need more when you get there and adjust. Or maybe one of the dorm mates will have whatever it is. I love these type's of videos. I am 55 and get excited and it isn't even me going lol. It brings back great memories.

[theresabeenhere]

Use clear push pins to hang things up! Learn from me, command strips rip the paint off!
Also use a mesh shower tote, you can hang them from the knob so you don't have to reach down in community showers!

[Banyo__]

Gosh this brings me back. My freshman year I tried to cram so much stuff in my tiny dorm, but by the next year, I was like, okay, just these 2 boxes, and I'm good. LOL. Everybody worries a little about the roommate situation, but just be open and friendly, try to share, agree to some rules with each other about noise and guests coming over, and you'll be fine. Hope you have the greatest time ever. P.S. Everyone says I'll be back every weekend mom/dad, but trust me, once school gets going, you're going to be so busy and socializing with all your new friends that you'll look up and it will be Fall break.

[TexasbyStorm]

My kids college dorm rooms didn't allow hot plates, toasters, air fryers, crock pots. Absolutely nothing that cooks food. They required all students living on campus purchase the meal plan. The dorms with the kitchenette in them allowed more cooking items.

[charlottethien]

Oh my goodness, plus clothing a foot ware ? She just bought more than I could have had in my first dorm room with only one roommate ! Bathroom and shower down the hall communal . I took an iron, ironing board, hair dryer ( before blow dryers), curlers, school supplies seasonal clothing . I could never have taken that much stuff . We had to walk to town to use a laundromat . We sat on our beds to study. No desks . Good luck in school .You have to work hard . No not procrastinate 😎

[allisonpond]

HUGE SUGGESTION: To save you space, give you storage, and helps to pack when moving each year.

Get the long, flat roller bins. You can easily pack everything for moving and once you are unpacked, they fit perfectly under the bed out of site and then you can use them as storage for snacks or clothes!

[Justandi]

Make sure she’s allowed to have the “red light” items like toasters and toaster ovens…..most colleges don’t allow them.