Mama's Dorm Shopping Advice: Start Early and Often

I decided to ask my mother her advice for incoming College Freshmen and their parents. She and I went through this a few years ago, so the memory is still fresh in her mind. “Start shopping early and do it often. All the items you need and think are cool may not be around in a few more weeks” was what she told me.

Yep. It is the truth, now to her point.

Buying early guarantees that you have what you’ll need to succeed. Stores usually offer a favorable return policy, so even if you decide that item does not suit your particular tastes, you are able to return or exchange for a different color.

Before you leave, you can coordinate décor and even pack items within each other. A classic of move in day is the wheel-bound dorm room trunk. What better way to literally “haul” your heaviest items in style.  

Shopping often is like watching the news. It is useful because it keeps you current. Stores may introduce new items or showcase existing items every week. Plus, major chains offer a few dorm essentials on sale every week. This is a great way to stock up on what you need and even help a college bound friend or two.

Memory Foam Pillows are Awesome!

               Shout it from the rooftop; I was extremely impressed with the Memory Foam pillow I bought recently. I used to have a cheap stuffed pillow that until now I thought was comfortable. But I decided to be a little risqué and buy a memory foam pillow. I have always been impressed by the quality memory foam bed toppers and thought a pillow would be the same. Wow, I was 113% right.
 

                A memory foam pillow will actually form to your hand print when you push down on it. This cradles you head and neck. In addition, this particular pillow has special wave contouring which really made it an excellent value. They only cost a few more dollars than a standard pillow and you absolutely have to try one to realize their comfort. Here is a link to see the exact pillow.

http://www.dormco.com/Visco_Contour_Memory_Foam_Pillow_No_Cover_p/ab1-2-3-viscon.htm

Seriously for the small price, upgrading your pillow will drastically improve your quality of sleep. Even if memory foam isn’t your thing, I recommend buying a cloud like 300TC or 500TC pillow. These are great pillows and provide neck support that will not leave you stiff. Maybe you will get one of each?

Rock, Paper, Scissors - Fall, Spring & Summer

Just like rock paper scissors, your collegiate life has three different cycles. There is a fall semester, a spring semester and that enormous summer break. (We won’t talk about that winter recess because it is not as awesome as summer). Now that summer has passed, you must reorient yourself to studying, socializing and living in a dorm.  Let’s make sure that your first week lands smoothly. To do so, we are going to focus on one aspect, rocking the fall semester.

Try not to blow off the first few weeks of school. Most students mistakenly relax those first few most critical weeks. Then they are stuck playing catch up until the end of semester. By actually using those first few weeks productively, you will be at a great advantage during those later and busier weeks. This kind of reiterates that the pace you set now will continue into the semester.

More to come later this week! =)

DormCo's Grand Giveaway - $1,000

Welcome back everyone.

To keep your school year moving with excitement, DormCo has partnered up with Fearless Records to give one lucky winner the sweetest dorm room renovation ever. We know students are strapped for cash. (especially college students) DormCo has brought the best solution. How about giving away $1,000 to a college student (could be you) for a complete dorm room renovation? Now you can make that dorm room you’ve dreamt about during study hall a reality.

With this $, you could spend it on a mini-futon, TV stand, top of the line memory foam and sheets with such a high thread count it would make a king jealous. (With plenty of $ left to spare)

Entering is simple, click on the link below and you’ll see the many options available to you. Let start this year of right. Help me get you the dorm room you’ve always wanted.

http://dormroomgiveaway.fearlessrecords.com/