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This versatile rolling bin can be used as a laundry basket or an organizer — your call. Lock the wheels to keep the bin in place, while storing towels and detergent in the two side pockets when ready to use. The basket is even waterproof and foldable, making it convenient to store and use in the bathroom.
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Damage-Free Hanging
Command Hanging Variety Pack
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Damage-Free Hanging
Command Hanging Variety Pack
This pack comes with hanging strips, wire hooks and utility hooks to make decorating blank walls a breeze. Use the strips to hang photos and grab the hooks to display smaller (and lighter!) items like keys, belts or hats.
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Soft and Lightweight Robe for Women
Fleece Hooded Bath Robe
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Soft and Lightweight Robe for Women
Fleece Hooded Bath Robe
Now 22% Off
It’s soft and has a hood —what else do you need? Take it from a reviewer who writes, “The robe is lightweight but still has that fuzzy fleece softness.” Plus, the waist belt is adjustable and there are two front pockets for any items you would want to keep close at hand.
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Best Value Countertop Microwave
Hamilton Beach Countertop Microwave Oven
Best Value Countertop Microwave
Hamilton Beach Countertop Microwave Oven
After testing, the Good Housekeeping Institute deemed this microwave one of the best for its power output of 1,000 watts, a level usually found in pricier models. Plus, it has an easy-to-read control panel, along with six cooking presets and a plus-30-seconds button.
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Photo Clip String Lights
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Photo Clip String Lights
Purchase these battery-operated string lights, with 50 clips attached, to display college and family photos. There are eight lighting modes, including flash and waves, that can easily be controlled with the remote.
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Their Favorite Apps in One Place
Amazon Fire TV Stick
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Their Favorite Apps in One Place
Amazon Fire TV Stick
When relaxing in your dorm room alone or with friends, you may appreciate being able to stream Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and more with a Fire TV Stick. It can be plugged right into the TV’s HDMI port, and it comes with Alexa to find and play content easily.
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A mirror is a must-have for your room. This over-the-door pick, which comes with two adjustable hooks for hanging, is available in multiple sizes. It’s even shatterproof!
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Brita Water Filter Pitcher
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Brita Water Filter Pitcher
Forget bottled water — keep cool, fresh H2O on hand in this pitcher with filter. It’s easy to pour, has an easy-fill locking lid and can hold up to six cups of water.
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For Busy College Students
Ramen Plastic Bowl Set
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For Busy College Students
Ramen Plastic Bowl Set
Now 26% Off
If ramen noodles are your go-to, purchase this set that has everything you’ll need to enjoy your favorite meal. It comes with a soup bowl, a drain bowl and a small bowl at the top. The large and small bowl are microwaveable and can be used for heating other meals like spaghetti and oatmeal. Bonus: Chopsticks are included!
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Featuring a mouse pad, phone slot and dual-bolster cushion, this lap desk will make working on the bed, couch or chair a comfortable experience. What’s more, the desk comes in various colors, such as marble, silver carbon, espresso, oakwood and blush pink.
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Cook anytime and anywhere
Hot Pot Electric Non-Stick Sauté Pan
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Cook anytime and anywhere
Hot Pot Electric Non-Stick Sauté Pan
Get yourself a pan that’ll cook and sauté food without a stove anytime and anywhere! The pan has a non-stick coating to make fried rice, eggs, chicken, steak, noodles and more! Even better, it has over-heating protection and boil-dry protection for safety.
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Bedside Shelf for Bed & Top Bunk
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Bedside Shelf for Bed & Top Bunk
Now 46% Off
If a caddy isn’t your preference, you may prefer a shelf instead! It’s designed to fit on any form of bed, from metal dorm beds and lofted dorm beds to dorm beds with side rails. It even has a cup holder, a phone holder and a sturdy surface for a laptop.
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With over 139,000 Amazon reviews, the Good Housekeeping Institute named Bedsure’s fleece blanket one the best for its “impressively soft feel, according to testers,” and its ability to remain soft after washing. Choose from 28 colors to stay cozy on those chilly nights.
With this set, you’ll get hand towels, bath towels and washcloths — two of each! Cotton Paradise describes them as being soft, thick and “light enough to wrap up and relax for hours.”
Motivate Them While Working
Be Rooted Affirmation Soft Touch Pens
Motivate Them While Working
Be Rooted Affirmation Soft Touch Pens
Get this colorful pack of six pens that’ll help you stay motivated throughout the day. Just look down — each pen is emblazoned with a positive saying like “Chase Your Dreams” and “Honor Your Feelings.”
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BEST PILLOW TOP MATTRESS TOPPER
Matbeby Quilted Fitted Mattress Topper
BEST PILLOW TOP MATTRESS TOPPER
Matbeby Quilted Fitted Mattress Topper
Now 32% Off
Hangers are a must-have for college students. This velvet pick is designed to keep clothes from slipping. Plus, they’re thin enough to maximize closet space and have a swiveling metal hook. What’s more, this pack of 60 has a range of colors to choose from.
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Maximize Closet Space
Space Saving Hangers
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Maximize Closet Space
Space Saving Hangers
Now 18% Off
Consider these space-saving hangers that’ll really make the most of closet space, while keeping clothes organized and wrinkle-free. Your purchase gets you eight hangers that can hold up to five garments vertically or horizontally.
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Power Strip Surge Protector
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Power Strip Surge Protector
Now 16% Off
Featuring eight AC outlets and three USB ports — all attached to a 5ft. or 10ft. cord — this surge protector will allow you to charge all of your devices simultaneously — whether you’re laying on the bed or working at your desk.
Here’s a three-piece sheet set that’s breathable and cooling. You’ll get a pillowcase, a flat sheet and a fitted sheet. Choose from a selection of sizes (Twin, XL, Full, Queen) and a range of colors like lavender, baby blue, brown and yellow.
Senior Parenting & Relationships Editor
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.
Assistant Editor
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women’s Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master’s degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She’s also the founder of RTF Community a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.