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1. A jar of internet-beloved, TikTok-famous The Pink Stuff, which is basically the one-and-done cleaning product that will take care of all your weird stains and spills without taking up much space or effort. All you have to do is wet a paper towel or wash cloth, dip it in the paste, and watch any kind of grime — be it on the counter, caked in the sink, stuck to the stove, even scratched on the wall — and this stuff will take care of it in a snap.
Promising review: "Honestly I was very skeptical when I first purchased. Everyone on social media was talking about how amazing this product was for cleaning around the house and I just thought they were all jumping on some kind of bandwagon. Of course I caved and had to try it for myself. Needless to say I’m very impressed! It removed stubborn mold and grime from my shower tile grout with use of a hard-bristle toothbrush. It removed hard water stains from my sinks and faucets. I noticed it really does remove mineral buildup, but it takes a lot of elbow grease and repetitive applications before you start seeing progress. The texture feels similar to when you mix honey with sugar to make a lip scrub, except it’s super-fine grit and more pasty like putty or clay. It works amazing so far! No overpowering smell (barely any smell at all), easy to use, and a little product goes a long way. I haven’t tried it on rust yet so we’ll see how that goes. Over all very pleased and impressed so far. Highly recommend!" —Marissa
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
2. A roll of clear heavy-duty double-sided removable tape that truly did not come here to play. People use this for everything from mounting wall hangings and electronics to securing their vases and glass objects to tables to keeping their rugs in place. Most importantly, though, it's also easily removable and leaves no residue behind, so everything in your dorm or rented apartment will stay in tip-top shape.
Promising review: "So, I bought these beautiful acrylic shelves from Amazon and the sticky adhesive wasn't bad, it just wasn't sturdy and one of my shelves fell. Luckily nothing broke, but after that I immediately ordered this tape, which I got in two days, and I installed it as soon as I got it. Beautiful!!!! Works well, very sticky, I love that it's thick because it also helped with balancing. My walls seem to not be completely straight. So with this product I was able to stick the shelves up perfectly without them looking like they are dropping over. And on that note they are great and amazing with the help of this company. Thank you!" —Trinity
Get a roll from Amazon for $12.99.
3. A popular water-resistant Under Armour face mask designed to sit off your lips, giving you plenty of room to breathe without getting fabric sucked into your mouth — a perfect mask for anyone who wears one in class all day, or needs a comfy option for the on-campus gym. It's also made with the company's Iso-Chill fabric, so it doesn't overheat despite being bulkier than other masks.
I have two of these in my own rotation, and I'm impressed not only by the comfort, but by how well they wash up and maintain their shape. The straps are super soft on your ears, even when I take them out exercising or use them for long plane flights. I gifted one of these to my dad for Christmas, too, and it's his go-to for walks and errand running. It's just an overall easier mask to breathe in (while still maintaining a tight fit and keeping the people around you safe!).
Promising review: "I love this mask. It's comfortable and fits well on the sides. It's multilayer, which gives me peace of mind, but it's not hot nor does it trap my breath, making it uncomfortable when I'm working out. It washes and dries well, but just make sure you give yourself time for it to completely dry before planning to wear again...as I mentioned, it's multilayer, so it takes a little longer (to air-dry). I also wore this mask on recent plane trips that I took for the extra peace of mind. So glad I spent the money on a better-made mask. I'm thinking of ordering another one." —Kristi S.
Type Of Fit: Around-the-ear loops
Pocket For Filter: No
Fabric Type: Iso-Chill fabric
Shipping Time: Standard shipping
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five sizes and six colors; for reference, I'm wearing the Small-Medium above).
4. A set of Bed Bands that'll lock your fitted sheets neatly into place once and for all, even when you're on one of those weirdly shaped dorm beds that sheets never quite match up with.
Promising review: "Recently, thanks to COVID-19, I visited my parents and ended up staying with them to shelter in place. The guest bedroom is small with two beds. Mine is up against a wall. The sheets I bought pop off all the time. Drives me insane in normal circumstances, but when the bed is against a wall, it's so much worse. So far, these have been exactly what I needed." —Dee Fields
Get a set of four from Amazon for $12.99.
5. A popular microwave pasta cooker to make cooking pasta in the dorm microwave a total cinch. Truly all you have to do is put water and dry noodles in it, hit the microwave buttons, and strain it right out of the container. (Warning: all your floormates are about to start demanding free carbs.)
Promising review: "I don't want to get all gushy over a pasta maker, but man...I really love this gizmo! I try to limit my monthly food expenditures and the Fasta Pasta helps me work in at least one inexpensive pasta meal every week. If not more. First of all, I like spaghetti — either with normal Prego-type sauce or sometimes just with butter and Romano cheese sprinkled on. But I'm lazy and impatient and don't like things that take a long time to make, with a bunch of steps, and a big cleanup afterward. The Fasta Pasta is perfect for me. I get the exact amount of correctly-measured spaghetti; it's faster than boiling water in a big pot then having to watch and stir the pasta; the pasta comes out perfectly cooked every time; and the cleanup is a snap. No big pot; no colander; no spaghetti fork to lift out the pasta. Just the easy-to-clean Fasta Pasta and a pot to heat up the sauce. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!" —Smilin Sam
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
6. A durable backpack laundry bag so you can bop over to the basement laundry room or local laundromat in ~style~. This even has a little see-through mesh pocket for detergent and dryer sheets so you won't forget them at home.
Promising review: "This is a great bag! Our college student needed a heavy-duty laundry bag; her last one was toast after just three months. So, I went on a mission to find one that's easy to carry as she likes to put everything in it so she only has to take one long trip to the dorm (laundry, snacks, water bottles, etc.). This fits up and onto her back leaving her hands and arms free! Ahhh...yes, finally a sturdy one! It's still perfect after one month." —SheilaD
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 10 colors).
7. Plus a set of handy laundry care printables so you can make every stain feel sorry it ever dared come near your clothes by scrubbing it out of existence, all without ever needing to Google or call home.
Penny & Horse is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2017 that specializes in modern art prints, wall decor, and photography.
Promising review: "These are absolutely gorgeous... and practical! I framed them in black to hang in the laundry room! Just the perfect touch." —Cynthia
Get it from Penny & Horse on Etsy for $7.52.
8. A pair of wireless sleep headphones that will play white noise or the music of your choice in a comfy headband, so you don't have to listen to the dulcet tones of your roommate snoring all night (or so you can quietly watch Netflix after they've dozed off!).
Promising review: "I love this headband. The band is comfortable in the head. Super easy to set up and connect to your phone, even on iPhones. The earphone can easily be adjusted and place right by your ears. Charging port is located on the rear end of the headband but you wouldn't even feel it existing. The sound quality is good. And the controls are very satisfying to press. I'm in with love this headband!" —Nico
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
9. A pack of NeuroGum made with a blend of caffeine and nootropics, designed to give you energy five times faster than regular coffee — without jitters or sluggishness afterward. All of the zing, none of the crash (or 15 mid-lecture trips to the bathroom!!).
Here's what BuzzFeed's Kayla Suazo had to say about these: "It’s literally gum with 40 milligrams of caffeine (about half the amount of caffeine in an average cup of coffee), so it’s great to chew throughout the afternoon without having to worry about it keeping you up at night. It also has 60 milligrams of L-theanine, which is the main amino acid in green tea, so you get a natural energy boost without all the sugars that you’d find in energy drinks. THIS MEANS NO JITTERS. NO CRASHING. Just a good ole boost of energy. I was skeptical about this gum at first. I thought there was no way gum could wake me from my afternoon lull and increase my attention so I could get more work done. Guys, I was wrong. This stuff works, and works well. I even gave some to my coworkers, who said they noticed a difference immediately after chewing it. Around 2 p.m., I pop a piece in (I looove the cinnamon flavor) and I have an instant energy boost. It’s magic. There are nine pieces in a pack and I chew about one a day, so an entire box lasts me a month — which isn’t bad considering that it literally gives me life every single day. It's gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan, and non-GMO, and I think it's a way better option than energy drinks."
Get a nine-pack with six pieces of gum each from Amazon for $21.
10. A super popular time-marked water bottle you can get in a bajillion different colors if you're someone who needs reminders to stay hydrated — this one's especially great because of how portable it is for students on the go. It's leakproof, has a comfy wrist strap, is designed to fit into car cup holders, and even has a lil' button by the mouthpiece to pop the cap off for easy access.
It's also BPA-free and comes equipped with a flip top lid for protection from germs and debris and a silicone, leakproof spout for easy drinking flow.
Promising review: "I love the finish on the bottle! I hate holding wet water bottles and this does NOT sweat! It also holds two full bottles of 16.9 oz. packages water bottles so it’s very easy to get my full water intake on the go! Easy to carry, fits in my car's cup holders perfectly (not big at all like some water bottles). I got the ombré purple to teal and it’s very true to color. Easy to clean, wide enough for bottle brushes, and the straw stays put. I also love how I just push the little button by the mouthpiece and it just pops open quick for easy drinking (if you’re driving and don’t need to be messing around opening bottles😉). Highly recommend this water bottle. For the price, it’s amazing! Keeps my water cool for hours too." —Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 13 colors).
11. A mesh shower caddy so handy and portable it basically just told all the other caddies to go home. This one is super lightweight compared to traditional plastic ones, but just as durable, and has a unique shape that makes room for *ample* pockets so you can comfortably take everything to the bathroom in just one trip.
Promising review: "LONG STORY SHORT: so I'm going to be a freshman in college this year and we all know that communal bathrooms are dreaded so i started to look around for a caddy. I came across quite a few but THIS IS AMAZING, it fits so much!!! I'm into beauty so I love all my products with me and this fits EVERYTHING and i still have leftover space! If you are going into college and need a shower caddy look no further!! This one is amazing, 10/10 would recommend. SUPER STURDY!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (available in seven colors).
12. A 42-page Rocketbook Fusion reusable notebook to cut down on paper waste and keep you efficient and organized in all your classes. This notebook includes lined and grid pages in addition to planner, calendar, and brainstorming pages, so it pretty much covers any of your needs.
It works the same way all their products do — you can write on its pages the way you would a regular notebook, upload the page onto your devices, and wipe the notebook clean with water to use all over again.
Promising review: "I love my Rocketbook! I'm a college student who readily takes 8–12 pages of notes in each of my six classes, and this book is just what I needed to stop carrying around several 2-inch binders loaded with paper! The book is sturdy and stands up well to being crammed in a backpack with textbooks and lab gear, with a hard cover and sturdy spiral design. The app allows you to pick the destinations for your scans when uploading your notes or figures. But it also lets you search by key terms to find notes about specific topics! The clearer your handwriting is, the better, but I don't have the most neat writing myself and I have no issue using the search function. The Frixion pens are also wonderful to write with – just make sure you give them the 10–15 seconds to dry before flipping the page to avoid smudges. And if you do smudge it's okay, because you can quickly erase and rewrite any mistakes. Wiping the pages clean after I'm done uploading is also very easy, and gives me a chance for one last review of my notes. Just use the included towel and a little water and it looks brand new! And now for the best part – environmental consciousness! This book has already saved me from going through REAMS of paper in the month that I've been using it. I also didn't have to buy the binders and dividers that go along with my old organizational style. Every little act of sustainability helps, and the Rocketbook's reusability makes it a much more impactful buy. Get this notebook!" –Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $37 (available in eight colors).
13. A dual hair dryer and brush that'll dry your hair as you style it, cutting your prep time in half in the morning and giving your locks an incredible amount of volume and shine *without* having to lug multiple products to the shared bathroom.
Unlike other hairdryers, this one can be held closer to the roots and scalp for a higher volume and lift, and helps you curl hair at the end while it dries. It comes with three heat settings and is designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2a–4c hair mentioned it working for them, and especially noted that it helps cut down on drying time!
Promising review: "I am not someone who normally writes reviews but I like this dryer so much I must give it a positive review. This dryer has been a game changer for my hair. I have a lot of hair and the strands are thick. I’ve been a flat iron user for many, many years but decided to try this on the recommendation of a friend. Not only is it easy to use, it gives my hair the closest thing to a professional blowout at home. There are tutorials online for maximizing the benefits of this dryer." —Jennifer G.
Get it from Amazon for $34.88 (available in three styles).
14. A 3D-printed key holder/envelope keeper, aka an organizational BFF for anyone who's living with roommates. This way you can keep your outgoing mail and keys separate from everyone else's without cluttering your desk or the top of your dresser with it.
Crossover Designs is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in 3D-printed home products.
Each of these fits a standard double gang (toggle/rocker) light switch cover, and can be installed easily without drilling, nails, or glue.
Promising review: "Love it! Simple, sleek, space saving, smart...who knew I’d be so stoked for a switch plate cover! Not to mention the customer service was very personal and attentive." —Kelsey Johnson
Get it from Crossover Designs on Etsy for $17.99+ (available in six colors and two finishes).
15. An adorably encouraging daily planner you can fill out throughout the course of each day to keep yourself on track for all your goals, assignments, and even your water intake. It's like you've got your own babysitter in a note pad, and the best part if you can tear off each day and take it with you when you're on the move.
Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.
Promising review: "Love this planner! Bought for college to keep my days organized and use my time wisely! Definitely worth the money and a good size! Will be purchasing more." —Brenda M Mata
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
16. A six-outlet wall charger designed to work with MULTIPLE large chargers, so you can put the one (1) working outlet your dorm granted you to work. It also comes equipped with two USB fast-charging ports *and* a night-light, so your setup can be as organized as possible.
Promising review: "I've bought three of these guys, two for my tech-loaded bedroom (PC, two monitors, Xbox, printer, CPAP machine, Switch, desk lamps, desk fan...) and one for my parents' electronics corner (printer, phone chargers...). We love them. The USB slots alone make these worth the price. Frees up a socket that would normally be a dedicated USB converter. The sockets are spaced out enough that chunky plugs don't block other plugs. The screw prevents the whole assembly from falling out or even wiggling much. Overall, absolutely delighted and glad I stumbled across these. The night-light is a nice touch, too. I wouldn't have missed it if it weren't there, but I love that it is." —Eh?Dub!
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
17. A waterproof, stain-resistant faux marble granite adhesive you can use on the old boring desk that came with your dorm room to temporarily magic it into a sleeker, brand-new version that'll make you proud to take flatlays on.
Promising review: "I took a chance and bought this originally as a 'Band-Aid fix' to re-finish a desk. I had looked in stores in the contact paper aisles, but all of them were just that ... paper. THIS item is actually a thin sheet of vinyl (?) with adhesive, and I ended up liking it so much I bought more and re-finished my kitchen countertop with it as well! Highly recommended if you want to change the look of your counters but you don't have the money for a full remodel just yet. It can be cleaned with dish soap and water just like a real countertop." —Ezra Boyd
Get it from Amazon for $7.21+ (available in four sizes).
18. A mini Keurig so sleek you can basically slide it between the textbooks on your desk and enjoy a warm cup of coffee on all the mornings and late nights when you're in Study Mode and can't make it to a campus cafe.
Promising review: "This Keurig was the perfect size for my son's dorm room. Great for making coffee, tea, or just hot water for some ramen noodles. I've been a Keurig owner since they first launched and never had any complaints. Take care of the unit, and it will last a long time." —Mark P
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in six colors).
19. Plus a mug warmer to keep coffee piping hot long after it's brewed, so you can chug it at your leisure without taking the harrowing journey down the hallway to wait in line for the one microwave on your floor.
Promising review: "I love this product! Every day I love to enjoy a nice cup of coffee and multiple cups of tea but I’m a slow drinker and within minutes my tea goes cold. I have one right by my bed and in the office. I only drink cold tea when I want to now 😃! I ended up buying almost 10 more for gifts over the holidays especially for all my friends and family who have to work at home during these times." —Sharise
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
20. *Or* a cold brew coffee maker — this is so gloriously easy to use that all you have to do is stick your favorite ground coffee in the filter, seal the airtight lid on top, and pop it in your mini fridge overnight. Boom, four cups of cold brew to help you power through the five-page essay on the movie you never actually watched.
Promising review: "I have been drinking caffeinated beverages everyday for half my life. Usually brewing hot then cooling it down with ice which was quite a process to do every morning. Then I came across this cold brew pitcher and thought I'd give it a try. It's great, easy to use and clean, very convenient, lasts for a couple of weeks, I love it! Making a pitcher of coffee take less time than a normal brewer and makes enough for at least one cup a day for about a week, depending on how much coffee concentrate is used. I haven't used my normal coffee or espresso machine since I got this cold brew system. The coffee seems to taste better as well, not a huge difference but it's somewhat noticeable." —Birnbaum
Check out BuzzFeed's review of this cold brew coffee maker for more info!
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).
21. Aaaand an iced coffee holder so you can carry your favorite cold beverage around campus *and* text your friends screenshots of atrocious things you've seen on dating app bios at the same! time!! Reviewers also love this for keeping the cold condensation off their hands.
Dreamy Daisy is a Washington, DC-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in canvas tote bags and accessories.
Psst — I own one of these myself, and love it for the convenience of texting on the go! And also the convenience I am experiencing in the above photo, in which I am in fact double fisting hot chocolate and tea like a boss. These even have a holder for a straw if you happen to get iced coffee or bubble tea and don't want to stick the straw into the drink just yet. I've found this to be very sturdy and easy to use, plus they're a fun conversation starter — people always want to know where I got it!
Promising review: "These are awesome! Arrived very fast, great quality, sturdy and strong fabric, and they work well! They hold large and medium Dunkin' Donuts coffees perfectly! Photo shown is a large cup. :) Just right for going for a walk, playing Pokémon Go, or getting in/out of the car with your drink. Now easier than ever to multitask and stay caffeinated!" —Marian
Get it from Dreamy Daisy on Etsy for $15.99 (available in four colors).
22. A set of Monkey Noodles, a quiet sensory toy that stretches, pulls, twirls, wraps, *and* squeezes, so you can fidget during Zoom lectures or in the library without making disruptive noise.
23. A Pet House candle with scents engineered to cancel out all those miscellaneous odors from smoke, cooking, pets, or any other menagerie of weird smells that pop up when you're living with multiple roommates.
Promising review: "These candles are fantastic! They smell great, and do a great job of eliminating any odors in your house, not only those from pets. They do work best if you burn them for one to two hours at a time, but will get rid of the smells of wet dog, fecal smells, urine odors, and I’ve even found them useful for cooking odors. I highly recommend these candles. I purchased the Vanilla Creme Brûlée scent. I often get headaches from powerful scents, but have never gotten one from these lovely candles!" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in 16 scents).
24. A set of nonstick, reusable toaster oven bags that will let you make grilled cheese, paninis, and toasted sammies right in the toaster instead of waiting to use the dorm's one stove.
(Psst — you can also use these to reheat french fries, pizza, and even mini tacos, and get all that glorious heat without them getting all soggy from the microwave. Leftovers just got lit.)
Promising review: "I had no idea how well these would work. You can put toast or rolls or anything that will fit in the slot — even if it has jelly or spread or anything on it — in the bag in the toaster and it doesn't hurt the toaster, and the food comes out warm." —mare36
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.59.
25. A Shoe Slotz space saver that lets you stack your shoes so efficiently on top of each other to save space (*and* prevent them from getting squished!) that it'll feel like you opened a hole in the dorm-space-shoe continuum.
Here's what BuzzFeeder Sally Elshorafa has to say about this handy organization unit: "This product SAVED MY SHOES! I have an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there's not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes."
Get it from Amazon for $28.99.
26. An Erase-A-Hole putty that's basically a $10 investment in keeping your dorm and apartment walls in tip top shape no matter *how* ambitious your decorating gets. This easy three-step process will have the walls looking brand spanking new in no time flat.
Promising review: "I love this stuff, it’s super easy to use and it flawlessly anything from nail holes to larger drywall anchor holes. Bonus that my walls are white and I can even get away with not repainting if I do a clean job. I hope they never stop making this stuff." —bookworm
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
27. A roll-up closet organizer if you are someone who collects random T-shirts from campus events and various fandoms you enjoy like it's your job. This is a great way to save space and organize them, *plus* get to admire them since they'll still be quite visible.
The Roll Keeper is a Washington-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in crafting and closet organization.
Each organizer holds 32 T-shirts (16 on each side), although some reviewers use it for leggings and gym clothes, too!
Promising review: "Wish I had known this existed sooner! I was able to get three large drawers' worth of space back by using this (which is super necessary when two people are trying to share a far-too-small apartment). Definitely will order again if more space is needed (for more than just T-shirts)." —Leigh Anne Tiffany
Get it from The Roll Keeper on Etsy for $24.74 or on Amazon for $29.99.
28. An eight-pack of ready-to-eat refried beans with a 12-month shelf life, so anytime you're up until a bajillion o'clock studying and all your usual food options are closed, you'll have an instantly microwaveable, filling option you don't have to worry about expiring anytime soon.
A Dozen Cousins is a San Francisco-based, Black-owned small business that specializes in 100% plant-based food and provides an annual grant and volunteer support to nonprofits working to eliminate socioeconomic health disparities in the US.
Each of these packs comes with four packs of black beans and four packs of pinto beans, which can be heated up in the microwave in 60 seconds.
Promising review: "I loveeee this! It’s such an easy meal add on and super flavorful. Usually packages food isn’t flavored or bland but this isn’t like that. My super picky kids even loved it!" —S. Islam
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $29.99.
29. A set of velvet closet hangers designed to cling ever so slightly to your clothes, both so the clothes stay put more firmly on the hanger and so they flatten a bit to reduce the bulk of some of your clothing (hello, all 10,000 of my oversized flannels) takes up in your tiny dorm closet.
I bought about 60 of these six years ago just to streamline the ~aesthetic~ of my closet, and I have now carried them with me through three closets and two big moves and can't imagine using any other kind of hanger. The velvet locks all my shirts and coats in place so I never have to worry about finding them bunched up at the bottom of my closet whenever I jostle them looking for something to wear, and they have been a *godsend* for reducing the space taken up in my closet. I also just love how sleek and organized they make my closet look. A few reviewers mentioned the velvet coming off on their clothes, but I've never had an issue with the beige ones.
Get a set of 30 from Amazon for $20.39 (available in five colors, three sizes of sets, and in shirt, skirt, and suit hangers).
30. Plus an S-shaped hanger specifically designed for pants, scarves, and towels if you want to drastically free up those crammed dorm dresser drawers by giving their contents a new home.
Promising review: "If I would've known how indispensable the hangers are I'd have bought them ages ago. They're sturdy, haven't shown any bend or breakage. I'm pleased with my purchase. They've been an immense help with paring down the bulkiness of my really really small closet. An additional purchase will be soon for the only other really really small closet in my older home." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in sets).
31. A bedside caddy perfect for all the odds and ends you don't want to root around for in your tiny nightstand drawer, with space for everything from e-readers to phones to pill boxes to remote controls for the television. It's basically like a lil' backpack for the bed.
Promising review: "Love this bedside pocket organizer. The outside pockets hold lots of things like phone, earbuds, charger, medicine. The large pocket is big enough for an iPad or book. I used this while at home recovering form an injury. Would definitely recommend." —Kaleb Booth
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in two colors and two sizes).
32. A five-shelf hanging closet organizer to streamline your closet's aesthetic, which was previously "oops, how did all of these sweaters end up on the floor again?"
Promising review: "I purchased this to free up space in my closet. For years I’ve always laid my sweaters over hangers and hung them up. As you can imagine, that took up most of the hanging space in my closet and resulted in many of my sweaters falling on the floor after slipping off the hanger. This product was super easy to assemble and it holds five to six sweaters per shelf. I love it!" —Nikki
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in nine colors).
33. A set of adjustable desk shelves to organize your textbooks, knick knacks, and all the random makeup strewn across the desk you use for everything from studying to getting ready to taking accidental naps on when the mood strikes.
Promising review: "Working from home, I needed something to organize my work essentials so I didn’t feel like my table was just a mess of stuff. This is better than I expected. It’s cute, it makes access to what I need easier and I’m able to have things organized. Even after I’m able to go back to the office I can see use for this for many things!" —Jennifer
Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors).
34. A set of colorful cable protectors for your chargers, because someone (*glares in the general direction of Apple HQ*) couldn't be bothered to make versions that don't break like twigs. These will save you from constantly overthinking what position the wire is in when you're worried about them fraying too soon.
I (begrudgingly!!) got these for my Mac charger, because apparently the journey from my bedroom to the living room was just too much for my fragile cord's heart to bear, and it was starting to get worn at the charger end. This spiraled on in less than 10 seconds and has been great in terms of making sure the charger is still flexible and has some give, but isn't bending itself backward and daring me to let it break, either. Also loved how affordable it was compared to a $30 replacement charger. I've been using the same cord with this protector for over a year now, and it's still in tip top shape.
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.99 (available in four color packs).
35. A 60-pack of self-stick organizing tabs (with room for little notes!) so the next time someone in one of your study groups says, "What about [insert complex topic you definitely took notes on here]?" you don't have to spend five minutes going through your notebook like a great mouse detective to find it.
Promising review: "These babies are pretty sturdy and they make putting notes in a book, or planner, or magazine, or whatever a complete breeze. I really like the ease of these and if you are creative you can make these work for any project. I use them in my textbooks to summarize my notes on a chapter. I also have short term memory loss after a car accident, I like reading novels, but can't remember things. So I use one of these as a bookmark, and take a few minutes to jot down key things from the book. I really, really, really like these and I am glad they exist." —Delaney
Get a set of 60 from Amazon for $10.97.
36. A roll-on migraine stick made with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender oils to help you soothe away migraines and headaches brought on by all-nighters, studying-related and otherwise.
Promising review: "I’ve had migraines all my life — I’m 31 now. I’ve been on all kinds of prescriptions that work, but make me so sleepy... I’ve been using this stick for one week now, and it’s amazing! I rubbed it on at the first hint of a headache/migraine and it takes care of it fast. I haven’t taken a prescription migraine since I started using it." —Amanda Braswell
Read BuzzFeed's review of the migraine stick for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
37. A super-soft Makeup Eraser to un-complicate your "just got back from a party very late" skin routine. This lets you wipe makeup right off your face like a human whiteboard, using nothing but water and a gentle scrub. I've been using one for a few months now and it has *drastically* cut down my routine and saved money on makeup remover.
It's got two sides — one that can wipe off all your makeup with water and a light scrubbing, and another that exfoliates your skin. Plus, all you have to do when you're done using it is wet it and hang it up to dry! No more wasting money on icky washcloths that hurt your skin!!! I can hear your pores singing from here.
Promising review: "This did exactly what it claims to do, I use some warm water on a little part and my whole makeup comes off, even mascara! I used to always buy makeup wipes and this has saved me so much money. I just throw it in with the laundry and it’s perfect. I’ve been using it for over six months now and it hasn’t failed me at all, it’s worth the money!!" —Sharmin Rahman
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in five colors).
38. A Lay-n-Go cosmetic bag that fans out to become a mat so you can basically cancel the concept of packing and unpacking your beauty arsenal whenever you go back and forth from the shared bathroom.
Promising review: "I was tired of fumbling around in my cosmetics case and saw this. I was skeptical, but...WOW! On my recent two-week trip to Europe, with constant laying out and packing up, this item was wonderful. I could find what I wanted quickly, right away. Packing up was just a matter of pulling the drawstring. At first I wasn’t sure about changing to this bag, but now I could not do without it." —Mojosharkey
Get it from Amazon for $26.95 (available in 12 colors).
39. A *super*-compact eight-in-one spiralizer that also grates cheese, juices fruits, and cuts ribbons, and more, so you can occasionally get fancy with dorm snacks and meals without taking up valuable space. All you have to do is change out one of the interlocking caps for a new function.
I purchased this because it was my cheapest option for making zoodles, and also because my old apartment was the size of a shoebox and there was no room for anything bigger. I LOVE how easy it is to swap out the caps to do other things, too — I started grating my own cheeses and feel very fancy. But mostly I just love that it's very safe to use (it comes with a finger guard!), super easy to figure out, very compact, and even has measurements on the inside of the cup if you're ever portioning things out for a recipe.
Promising review: "LOVE THIS. I absolutely love this. So far I've used the thicker spiralizer, two of the grater things, and then the juicer. I love how easy this makes keeping everything together. And it's sharp so it actually cuts through things without you needing to work super hard to do it. The only thing I don't love is that the spiralizers are a bit hard to clean, but I guess that's with all of them? Not sure, this is the first I've owned. But, overall I'd recommend it :)" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (also available in four and six-in-one sizes).
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