Campus Living
Avoiding the frustrating, forehead smacking moment of realization that you left something at home is difficult. After lugging boxes and boxes of stuff into your dorm room, the last thing you want to discover is that you have to make a costly and stressful trip to the store to purchase what you left at home. So, in order to help you avoid the ‘Oh No’ moment we’ve created a checklist that will help you remember all of your dorm necessities. On The Bed - Xl Twin … [Read more...]
Our new 2012 line of college bedding is finally here! We've added several new colors and patterns that are sure to brighten you dorm room and help you create the perfect home away from home. Check out our latest room designs and a few tips on decorating your own dorm space below. Plus, don’t forget to stop our website to see our other available patterns. - Black and White Vines The red accents add a vibrant spark to this sophisticated dorm. We’ve used the iconic New York and Paris … [Read more...]
Living a green lifestyle can be difficult; it’s something that you need to think about all the time. But here are a few simple things that just take a few extra seconds, and will help make your dorm cleaner place to live. Recycle It only takes a few extra seconds, but recycling is the easiest way to decrease your ecological footprint. Instead of tossing your paper, plastic aluminum, and glass in the garbage can throw it in the recycling bin instead. If your university doesn’t have an … [Read more...]
There's a difference between clean and organzied. A room can be neat but still be full of dustbunnies, and the same room can be clean but stll be an organizational disaster. Keeping your dorm both neat and clean is the challenge, which can be especially difficult when your living with another messy person. However, it definitely can be done. You just need a little determination. 1- Give Everything a Place The key to an organized room is knowing where everything belongs. You need to … [Read more...]
Most freshmen are required to live in the dorms. Commuting usually isn't an option for first years because universities want to make the transition from high school to college to be as easy as possible; living in the dorms creates more opportunities to meet other students and makes it easier to attend classes and participate in student organizations. So, if you have to live in the dorms, do you really need your car? You don’t need it to get to class, but do you really want to leave you’re … [Read more...]
Mom and Dad aren't at school to yell at you, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take a few minutes every week to keep your dorm presentable. Motivation is hard to come by, so you need to make it a part of your daily life. The new semester is the perfect time to get started. 1 – Use your hamper Tossing your dirty laundry just anywhere is going to make it a lot harder to clean up quickly. Instead, place a hamper somewhere you can easily reach it, and make an effort to put all your … [Read more...]
We all know how important sleep is. Without a good night of sleep it’s more difficult than usual to focus in class, study, and efficiently complete your coursework. The key to a good night’s sleep may be the pillow you lay your head on, according to a Yahoo News article, “Picking the Perfect Pillow.” The wrong pillow doesn’t provide the support everyone needs to keep their spine and neck aligned, which can lead to neck and back pain. Another issue is the age of your pillow. Older … [Read more...]
