It's Dorm Shopping Time!

Yes, that great time of year has arrived again... dorm sales!  If you or someone you know is going away to college this fall, now is the perfect time to pick up the cutest items for the dorm.  Even if you are not going away to college, who cares?  This is still the best time to shop for home items.

Unfortunately, throughout the year, many stores carry boring colors for sheets, towels, trash cans, rugs, etc.  But not now!  If you want bright pink towels in your bathroom or a bright red trash can for your kitchen, this is the time of year to go shopping for that.  For some reason, retailers believe only college students want bright colors in their home.  As we all know, many adults love bright colors anytime for our homes.  Now is the time to shop!

Furthermore, now is the time for great sales.  Plenty of items are on sale for college students at stores like Walmart, Target, Kmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, JC Penney, and plenty more.  If you like bright colors and bargain prices, you'd better start shopping.  For the next month, you should be able to find plenty of low-budget items to choose from.  After that, you will find clearance prices, but not as much variety.  Depending on your priorities, you might want to go now or wait it out.

Some of the many great (bargain) purchases you can make at this time are:

• Sheets
• Comforters
• Towels
• Rugs
• Mats
• Vacuums
• Mini-fridge
• Coffee maker
• Microwave
• Toaster oven
• Plates
• Silverware
• Pots / pans
• Alarm clocks
• Posters
• Futons
• Lamps
• Curtains
• Picture frames
• Trash cans
• Laundry baskets
• AND MUCH MORE!

I recommend going online and checking out websites to see which stores are offering the best deals and have the best colors.  Then it is time to shop!

For more dorm shopping advice, check out:

What College Students Need for the Dorm


Laundry Basics for the Dorm


What Are The Best Vacuums For A College Dorm?


How to Make a Small Dorm Room Look Bigger

Shop for Your Home Now Part II

I am currently on Walmart's website right now and I have to say, they have some great deals.  Once again, Walmart is trying to appeal to the back to college shopper and there are a number of cute items for the home at a discount price. 

A futon for only $99! http://www.walmart.com/ip/your-zone-loft-collection-mini-futon-lounger-black-silver/13275171

Check out a cute 5 gallon fish tank for only $26: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hawkeye-5-gal-Tank-Aquarium/14660258

End tables starting at only $14: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Parsons-End-Table-Black/16451428

A floor lamp for just $12.97: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Combo-Floor-Lamp-Silver/16523676

An awesome round shag rug for $19.96! http://www.walmart.com/ip/your-zone-round-shag-rug-racy-pink/14223951

I don't know about you, but I NEED a hot pink round shag rug in my bedroom.  I am so there!

Dorm Shopping - For You!

It is that time of year again.  As soon as summer begins, the stores start thinking about fall.  Most specifically, they start thinking about college kids going away and the sales it will bring them. 

Anyone going away to college for the first time needs a lot of items.  As more college students get tired of dorm living or do not have that option at all, students are finding they need to live in an apartment.  As everyone knows, whether you live in an apartment or a dorm, you need lots of items.  This is when stores see a great opportunity to make some extra money. 

Don't let the dorm sales fool you - you don't have to be a student or the parent of a student to find some awesome bargains.  Do you need a new rug for your livingroom?  Do you need a new low-priced vacuum?  Maybe you need a new full size comforter?  Right now is the time to shop for all of those items.

College students shopping for the fall means you can get great bargains, as well.  This is the perfect time of year to buy something cute and new.  Because these sales are geared towards college students, not only are the prices lower than normal, but the colors are usually brighter and the patterns more vivid.  If you are a fun person and you want your home to express that, this is time to start shopping.  Don't let those college students have all the fun.