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Is your son or daughter heading off to college soon? I know from experience with my daughter that your college student will need dorm room basics, bathroom essentials and fun things for an apartment or dormitory. Check out the fun finds that I recently discovered below!
For Your Kitchen
Lilo & Stitch Waffle Maker: We all know that breakfast is an important meal of the day. So before heading off to class, use the Lilo & Stitch Mini Waffle Maker to make a 4″ round mini waffle featuring Stitch! The ceramic nonstick coating keeps batter from sticking and wipes down easily.
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Superman Coffee Maker: Fuel up on coffee with everyone’s favorite superhero! The Superman One-Cup Coffee Maker provides a fresh 12-ounce ‘cup of joe’ using ground coffee.
Coffee Maker includes:
- A 12-ounce Superman mug
- Brew 1 cup of drip coffee at a time
- Removable permanent filter basket for easy cleaning
- Illuminated On/Off switch
- Removable drip tray
- Flip top lid
- 14-ounce water tank
- 500 watts
- Uses ground coffee
For Self-Reflection
The Self-Regulation Handbook for Teens & Young Adults: The final years of high school and the first years of college can be full of new experiences, friendships, and learning opportunities. But they can also be a time of upheaval and instability. This handbook will help you remain empowered and centered as you navigate through a variety of difficult experiences.
Specifically designed for ages 15 to 21, this comprehensive guide written by Dr. Kathy Wu (a licensed psychologist), provides valuable tools for utilizing self-regulation to build resilience and cultivate a strengths-oriented mindset.
Your Unstoppable Greatness: This book will give you the tools you need to recognize your potential, connect to your agency and create the career path you always wanted. Lisa and Richard Orbe Austin have created an interactive workbook, where you will find research- and therapy-backed exercises, prompts, and activities.
Designing Healthy Boundaries: Take control of your happiness with this all-in-one guide to identifying, setting, and—most of all—maintaining healthy boundaries with your family, coworkers, friends, partner, and self. Dr. Shainna Ali (mental health counselor, educator, and best-selling author) offers a comprehensive guide to incorporating self-love into building your boundaries.
For Relaxing
Coloring books aren’t just for kids! Studies have shown that coloring can improve your mental health by promoting mindfulness and relieving stress.
The Comfy Fall Coloring Book: Enjoy the beauty and warmth of autumn all year round! From pumpkin patches and smiling scarecrows to piles of fallen leaves and warm apple cider, this coloring book brings together all the best parts of autumn. It’s perfect for coloring fans who want something super easy and relaxing. There are 45 super cute, stress-relieving illustrations from illustrator Gaynor Carradice.
From pumpkin patches and hayrides to scarecrows, acorns, and cozy critters sipping seasonal drinks, this oversized coloring book is perfect for relaxing as the weather cools. Printed on high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through, each hand-drawn page is designed for comfort, calm, and an extra dash of hygge. It’s a soothing creative outlet for coloring book lovers, fall fanatics, and anyone who can’t wait for sweater weather.
The Creepy Cute Creatures Coloring Book: Check out the latest in the best-selling Creepy Cute series by illustrator Gaynor Carradice, whose love for horror flicks and woodland walks clearly inspires her adorably eerie creations.
This coloring book features 30 whimsically wicked animals—think vampire bunnies, multi-eyed kittens, and skeletal foxes—that are equal parts spooky and sweet.
For Your Gym Bag
Fomin Whole Body Deodorant Stick: I’m sending my daughter off to college with these deodorant sticks which are free from aluminum, parabens, AND plastic! Gentle and effective to use for every part of your routine—underarms, chest, thighs, and more. Fomin’s whole body deodorant absorbs moisture, neutralizes odor, and keeps you feeling fresh without any harsh ingredients.
Deodorant Wipes: These deodorant body wipes are discreetly packed and perfect for tossing in your bag. Whether you’re traveling, heading to the gym, or just need a quick refresh, our travel deodorant wipes are made to fit your lifestyle. One pack contains 15 wipes.
Both Fomin items come in a variety of scents (including a fragrance-free one) and are travel-ready!
I hope you like my round-up of back-to-school items for the college student. Happy shopping!
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received complimentary samples which helped facilitate this gift guide review. All images are my own unless otherwise noted. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.
My grandaughters would love the Lilo & Stitch waffle maker and I am loving the sound of the deodrant sticks and wipes great for bags while out and about
I think a cup of coffee, a plate of waffles, and a coloring page sounds like just about the most perfect thing in the world.
These are all lovely ideas and sweet things to have. I love the waffle maker! I need to get things for my kids as they return next week.
Ooh! These are great gift ideas. But the books, coloring books, are perfect for my nephews.
omg the Superman Coffee Maker is sooooo cool, I love it as a gift idea….The coloring books are also perfect for relaxation.
I forgot how much stuff you need if you’re moving out for school as I stayed at home for mine. But that stitch pancake maker is so cute x
These are all great college dorm life gifts! Our oldest just started their senior year at uni & most, if not all, of these are great ideas. I especially like the self-regulation handbook.
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I need to get some of these for my kids in college for sure! My daughter would love the coloring books and my son would like the Superman mug.
The healthy boundaries guide sounds really useful for managing stress and relationships, especially during a busy year. And the coloring books seems like a relaxing way to unwind.
I’ll just take them all! A nice little collection! Totally loving the stich waffle maker, so cute!
I’m a few years away from sending mine off to school. These are some great idea for teens and college age kids alike.
I love the waffle maker. It’s been so long since I’ve made waffles or even pancakes. The lilo and stitch design is a cute bonus too! Everyone in the dorms will be lining up for these waffles.
These are fun ideas for back to school gifts. I was just thinking about putting something together for my daughter. Cute list!
This is such a good back to college essentials list! I love the idea of that creepy cute coloring book.