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

As I've said before, now is the time of year to do some shopping for your home.  If you need a cheap vacuum, now is the time.  If you need a new comforter, run out to your closest Walmart or Target.  Do you need an area rug?  This is the time!

I say this because it is "back to college" season at the stores.  When students go away to college, they need plenty of items.  This is even for returning college students since every dorm and apartment is different.  Stores use this opportunity to cash in.  Most parents want their sons and daughters to be comfortable in college, and they are willing to buy plenty for them.  College students also usually work the whole summer so they can buy what they need for the dorm.  This is perfect for stores suffering in this economy.

On sale at Target this week are vacuums, comforters, a futon, lamps, office chairs, shelves, storage containers, a cookware set, blenders, a microwave, a long mirror priced at only $4, a mini-fridge, and blankets.  Basically, they are selling items for the dorm at a dirt cheap price.  These items work equally as well in your home.  Also, the colors are brighter and trendier since it is designed for college students.  So keep an eye out for your Target sales paper this week and start shopping!