COLLEGE DORM SHOPPING AND HAUL *freshman year* | Back To School

[@anonymoususer1862]

Here are a couple of space-saving tips from a college student. You probably only need one plate, one mug, one set of cutlery, and one bowl. You're not gonna have a dishwasher to dump it in so you're gonna have to wash it immediately in the bathroom sink anyway. A mesh caddy is super helpful because it can mold to whatever shape you need and it's hangable. I don't know how useful the toaster thing is gonna be because she's not gonna have any counter space. I was in a triple my freshman year, and my roommates and I had one mini fridge (with freezer) with a microwave on top. For the decor part, we had lofted beds, so we just decorated the area near our beds however we wanted with pictures, fake plants, etc. You'll find out really quick that you might not use many of the items that you bought. Most dorms have thermostats, so you may not need the fan. A printer is not needed because the library would have a printer and she is likely to get printing dollars from the school for the semester. She won't need the tool kit because you can always call maintenance or campus safety to get anything fixed. Also, if she needs something, she can always buy it after the year progresses. I recommend starting minimal and adding on only if you need things. Good luck for the next 4 Arianna!!

[@thelmalewis7870]

Her mums already paid for her meals everyday , just think 3 sharing a small dom! Each bri gs toasters iroining boards irons rtc not much room left in dom

[@melissasmith5341]

Great advice. Also would only bring a weeks worth of clothes, no reason to pack everything up at home it’s not like she’s moving she is just going to college

[@kennadijoy]

My college didn’t even allow anything other than microwaves

[@TexasbyStorm]

@@kennadijoy neither did ours. I'd be shocked if the toaster oven will be allowed. Our dorms also came with a mini fridge. And everyone had to share. If each girl brings in a fridge there will be no floor space left.

[@reddrican]

@@TexasbyStorm i doubt the would allow it definitely was a write up in my days in college.

[@kellyinouye-kwaak868]

My last child just graduated from college! You don’t need everything! I bought so much for my kids to find out we didn’t need half of what we bought! Buy a mattress topper! My kids said that was a game changer!! Plus college beds are not the best!!!

[@AZPA-dh6fb]

congrats

[@williamahders3434]

Yes!! My daughter and all the other students bought mattress toppers! Ellen

[@ryanm7249]

Congrats to your child for graduating! I actually didn't mind our college beds.

[@iamgraci_]

Hannah looks good always no matter what, she is so talented with makeup and doing art of her face, she also looks amazing with no make up, her little face just shines when its bare and I love it

[@melissasmith5341]

So much good advice, I will add you won’t need the tool kit because you call maintenance if somethings broken. A lock box for any valuables or medication is a good idea. We moved my daughter with plastic storage totes that way when she came home everything was in the totes to store in her room for the summer. No reason to store anything that’s in her room at home, when she’s home on weekends or breaks she’s going to want to grab different items or clothes and switch them out as she goes.

[@loverlevii]

Not sure which college she’s heading to out here but Maintenance pretty much everywhere is a joke, best to have her learn skills she’s going to need in the long run anyways. Plus if she can’t use it there’s multiple people in the family that could use it. Good advice otherwise though :)

[@jenniferm6886]

I mean if it’s something you can fix with a screwdriver or something small like that might as well just do it urself tbh

[@ernestinemoody-brandt8170]

This reminded me of when my daughter moved to college. She only lived in the dorms for 2 years, then moved to her own apartment. Being an only child, she needed more privacy. Don’t forget to put her name or at least initials on everything. If your daughter is serious about getting good grades, head to the library, not a dorm room for doing school work. Don’t forget feminine hygiene products. If her college is in a rural area, they may more difficult to buy. Lastly, a quote from Shakespeare, “Neither a lender or borrower be”. She will get along with her roommates much better by following this. Good luck to Ariana!

[@authorlydiagreen1862]

That's very good advice regarding putting her initials on everything and they feminine hygiene products.

[@taylorlynn534]

Check with your college if you are allowed to have the toaster oven. Some dorms do not allow tosasters, air fryers, keurigs, etc

[@troodles109]

yes was coming to the comments to say this!

[@karlaweaver8018]

Yes,I would be surprised if she can have that.

[@morgan1894]

Yeah, mine didn’t allow for toaster. But we could have microwave and mini fridge

[@Grape08]

They probably checked already. I can't see them wasting money on stuff she wouldn't be allowed to have especially with that big of a family every penny counts

[@MissyDcherrydaisypie25]

Agree with all that has been said our daughter is going into her sophomore year at Oral Roberts University they can’t have anything like toasters air fryers etc

[@kathleenlarson888]

Hi Crazy Pieces! I have been watching your channel for a long time, and I’m so excited for Ariana to go to college. I have a top 5 list of things to bring to college. 1. A mattress topper/mattress pad. It will help her sleep better. 2. Power strip with surge protector, extension cord. Oftentimes the outlets in dorms are in weird places that she can’t reach. 3. A fan. It helps keep the temperature cool and also helps with white noise. 4. Organization stuff. I got some hanging organizers and it was a lifesaver! 5. A box of over the counter medicine (Tylenol, sudafed, ibuprofen, other stuff she uses when she’s sick.) Theres nothing worse than not feeling well and having to leave to go get medicine. You probably will not need the toaster oven. Can’t wait to watch Ariana’s college journey!

[@oceanstaiga5928]

I’ve lived in a dorm in college for 3 years now. You really realise how little you actually need, I even brought stuff home after a while that I didn’t wear enough and have just a couple items to rotate for clothes now.

[@journeysofjensen]

My recommendation is to get reusable totes/bags to move in with. Clothes and everything. Then you have them for whenever you come home for breaks and aren’t scrambling to find a trash bag or multiple bags to put stuff in. Saved my roommate and I a lot of time and money!!

[@thatcrazychicken]

So exciting for you guys! Especially ari! But can I just suggest, I know you got the toaster, but there is a microwave that you can toast, air fry, bake, microwave and convection bake. It’s like having an oven to cook in your microwave it’s awesome! In the long run that may be much more beneficial for y’all in the dorm! (:

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Agree, I see the one they picked out as a fire hazard as it can't be cleaned and so small space!

[@narcissaclink3653]

@@pamelacrowell2007 regular toasters can't be cleaned.

[@williamahders3434]

Make sure that toaster oven thing is even allowed in the dorms….Ellen

[@mary.1984]

@@narcissaclink3653 the bottoms or sides should come off to shake out the crumbs.

[@AKA-Nana]

I agree, the air fryer alone in the one you describe is much more beneficial. Even the “oven” part of the flip toaster they purchased is limited in usage….I feel like it would just toast, but in the flat sense.

[@Banyo__]

Gosh this brings me back. My freshman year I tried to cram so much stuff in my tiny dorm, but by the next year, I was like, okay, just these 2 boxes, and I'm good. LOL. Everybody worries a little about the roommate situation, but just be open and friendly, try to share, agree to some rules with each other about noise and guests coming over, and you'll be fine. Hope you have the greatest time ever. P.S. Everyone says I'll be back every weekend mom/dad, but trust me, once school gets going, you're going to be so busy and socializing with all your new friends that you'll look up and it will be Fall break.

[@tinglelingaling6]

Also, I want to add that no matter how many things you buy, you will need more when you get there and adjust. Or maybe one of the dorm mates will have whatever it is. I love these type's of videos. I am 55 and get excited and it isn't even me going lol. It brings back great memories.

[@stephlsh3215]

Be careful, most colleges won't allow cooking appliances unless there's an actual kitchen in the room. Mine didn't even allow microwaves.

[@Hestia_of_hearth]

I have been in college for 2 years now and what all my past roomates done is we would just hide them when we were done with em cuz they do room checks but they aren’t allowed to look in drawers and behind closed doors (bathroom and closets) lol

[@betsytrinz]

Hey Crystal...typically when a child leaves for college, especially one an hour away...they keep their bedroom at home. I don't know anyone (and in my community everyone goes away) who didn't keep their own rooms. Also...clothes for each season is what is needed in the dorm room. It might be helpful for you to meet some of Ariana's friends parents and see how they have handled their children going away. I

[@TexasbyStorm]

My kids went to school 4 hours away and we kept their rooms. They didn't move out of their room until they graduated and moved out for their first apartments after they got their first "career" jobs.

[@lesliesheppard6112]

My daughter left all her clothes at home other than what she needed for that season. Then she’d come home and slowly swap out summer stuff for fall stuff etc. she didn’t keep her room though because we moved to a different area and had a smaller house.

[@ryanm7249]

@@TexasbyStorm same for me. My dorm building provided beds and cubbards for us to put everything in. They also provided a minny fridge and a microwave. All I had to do was bring my sheets, blankets, pillows clothes, and TV.

[@anncherry7303]

Well they are big family some kids share rooms so maybe they want to gave it to other kids who want to have their own room.

[@annefisher8366]

Hello Crystal,Let me know what she needed for college i be glad to help you with school supply , clothes , t shirt other things but I needed you to sending me your address or phone because I look at YOU Tube everyday . I am friend from Natchez, MS

[@oliviakrause3336]

As always, Hannah is so relatable. Just gotta love her.

[@zahidpetersen639]

Hi I have been watching your channel for just over one year now and am so happy to see Hanna without makeup and feel she looks beautiful without any makeup as I always felt she always had to much on and now she looks stunning without any makeup on.

[@nancyjohnson50]

Do not forget to buy a mattress topper! White towels are probably not a good idea. Being 1 hour from home she needs to keep her room at home. She will be home more often than you think, and she will come home during the holidays.

[@amandadriggers4575]

Check to see if they have to clean the bathrooms or not. Some colleges have housekeeping that does that. The large blue IKEA bags are a HUGE help for moving. Use large Rubbermaid totes for moving so that you can use them for storage over the summer. The main shoes that most wear are tennis shoes because of all the walking. I highly agree with the comments on kitchen appliances not being allowed, the refrigerator and microwave are usually the only things allowed.

[@Kenzi24]

Man I remember going to college and shopping for all of this stuff by myself. I remember buying tampons with dimes and pennies sometimes. Crystal shows me what a good mom is. Sometimes watching is a bit triggering because I wish things were different for me and a lot of others out there.

[@elisawestvirginiamountainm1019]

HUG

[@ceciliasalt]

Thats heartbreaking😢 sending hugs❤

[@alayna7227]

I LOVE HANNAH’S MAKEUP! at first i didn’t even realize she had makeup on! natural beauty!!!!🥰🔥

[@alexandrapettit1305]

I know when I was a freshmen and lived in dorm over 5 years ago, the mattresses my dorm had at my school where not very confortable. I solved that problem by getting a matress topper. I would highly recommend getting a matress topper to put on top of the matress. Bed Bath & Beyond has great matress toppers.

[@christinevr7698]

100% agree; a mattress topper is necessary for a good sleep. Dorm mattresses are hard! My daughter said that was her one essential.

[@allisonpond1405]

HUGE SUGGESTION: To save you space, give you storage, and helps to pack when moving each year. Get the long, flat roller bins. You can easily pack everything for moving and once you are unpacked, they fit perfectly under the bed out of site and then you can use them as storage for snacks or clothes!

[@theresabeenhere5059]

Use clear push pins to hang things up! Learn from me, command strips rip the paint off! Also use a mesh shower tote, you can hang them from the knob so you don't have to reach down in community showers!

[@justelise2609]

Then use a bar of soap to rub over the hole at the end of the year!

[@williamahders3434]

I will say, those command strips do rip paint off. My daughters dorm walls were cement, so push pins wouldn’t work. Ellen

[@debbikruzel]

One of my hacks for moving my children in to college is large plastic totes. to store everything in to move in and to move out. I had 3 in college, and everyone had different color totes to make it easier to pack up and go. You are lucky she is close. We live in Connecticut and 2 of the kids stayed in state and 1 went to school at Florida International University. Move in and out were the same weekend for my kids. I would do the Florida move in and out and my hubby did the Connecticut move in and out.

[@TexasbyStorm]

We rented a storage unit and stored my daughter's stuff instead of hauling it home between semesters. Saved so much time and only cost a bit more than renting a uhaul would have.

[@sarahmccullough1100]

Don’t forget bed raising stands you can get to raise your bed a little for more storage x

[@sharonj7274]

Thats an awesome idea

[@KeKe_10_84]

Yes! Those helped me so much! I was able to add extra storage drawers under my bed!

[@troodles109]

if you can get any of those big blue ikea bags, they sell some on amazon that are close but they make moving in so much easier with carrying! they have straps and are so strong!

[@sarahandy9981]

I am so thrilled for Ariana that she got into college. Made the cheer team but most of all that she decided to live in the dorms. I don't think she is going to regret that decision. It'll be the best times of her life the memorys that she will make. Sending love from Los Angeles 💜💛

[@charlottethien3749]

Oh my goodness , plus clothing a foot ware ? She just bought more than I could have had in my first dorm room with only one roommate ! Bathroom and shower down the hall communal . I took an iron, ironing board , hair dryer ( before blow dryers), curlers, school supplies seasonal clothing . I could never have taken that much stuff . We had to walk to town to use a laundromat . We sat on our beds to study. No desks . Good luck in school .You have to work hard . No not procrastinate 😎

[@SammieScotia]

LOL I know it's hard not to buy the entire store and be so excited for your daughter, it's like she's moving into her own place but not. I would save your receipts as I do not believe she will have enough room for all those things. That dorm was super small. Love everything you bought her though, you sure are a loving caring mom. I lost my mom in 2019 and I really miss her when I see mother & daughters doing bonding things like this. All the best.

[@andreabennerakaandi9256]

Make sure she’s allowed to have the “red light” items like toasters and toaster ovens…..most colleges don’t allow them.

[@cheniag]

White towels is such a bold move especially going to college.

[@TexasbyStorm]

My kids college dorm rooms didn't allow hot plates, toasters, air fryers, crock pots. Absolutely nothing that cooks food. They required all students living on campus purchase the meal plan. The dorms with the kitchenette in them allowed more cooking items.

[@jayandsee]

I think they may have forgotten the size of the dorm they checked out.... Check before taking the toaster ove as I think you'll be returning it. Haven't k own many that allow more than a microwave, sometimes fridge.

[@paulakegler9763]

Plastic totes for moving in, then use for storage, empties nest for easy storage. I think you will find you bought too much stuff. Have fun with your new adventure!!

[@aprildelgado64]

Watching your videos makes me feel like I am part of your family so you have extended family here and I love you guys with all my heart thanks for taking care all these children you make me proud

[@itspattiiii3880]

Good luck in college Ariana!! You should be so proud of yourself, chase those dreams and make them happen ❤️❤️

[@rickandcindywalczak7690]

******* My suggestion is to get a mattress topper!! You’ll thank me later!! Been through that with my kids!!The dorm beds aren’t that comfy!

[@harksontheloose6447]

If you haven't tried the laundry detergent sheets theyvare the best for camping when you have to lug laundry. I think they'd be great for dorm life (and home life) a huge space saver too

[@FaithChick18]

A hit for moving into a dorm, use Rubbermaid containers over boxes. The handles made life so much easier

[@booked_tv6965]

Do not use command strips on the dorm walls dorms use cheap paint and they will charge you when paint gets pulled off the wall

[@RJ-hn3zm]

I agree. I personally used scotch wall tape and had no issues

[@Luckyabby4455]

My university says we have to use command hooks but at the end of the year they ask us to leave them on the wall and they get their maintenance crew to remove them and they don’t charge us if they take paint off the wall, unless it was done before we moved out

[@andreabennerakaandi9256]

@@Luckyabby4455 my sons college asked the same.

[@thegreenlife1021]

Ariana, I am so proud of you and can’t wait to see the amazing things you accomplish in college!! Something else you may want is a body mirror (saves space and is very useful)

[@taylorc5716]

Lol Crystal is here suggesting a lap desk and all this random stuff while my mom is just suggesting that I don’t waist my money… lol they really love shopping.

[@jrsa2z]

What I’d suggest is a diaper genie for the bathroom works great when you are on your period. I’m even using one for my cats pretty litter. Trash bags also. Make it the best classes that everyone wants to take. Enjoy your 1st semester. Also if you need a language class take sign-language. It’s considered a 2nd language and so much fun. You are very blessed. 🥰

[@avabeth3324]

Typically dorms do not allow kitchen items other than a microwave, coffee maker, and fridge, but that would be so nice for Ariana if she could have small appliances.

[@nicolemaier7633]

Be careful with the toaster. Unless you have a kitchen in your specific room, they usually don’t allow anything other than a mini fridge and sometimes a microwave that is connected to the mini fridge. So you may not even be able to bring it. Also make sure the dish ware is microwaveable safe.

[@michellebrooks424]

I am so excited for Ariana it feels like all your kids are growing up so fast thank you so much for sharing this video with us ❤️❤️

[@lindseyprice]

This is so exciting!! We need a dorm room tour once Arianna is there & all settled.

[@kacyulery9403]

This is so exciting! My daughter is doing full time college her senior year of high school 3 days a week but staying at home. She didn’t want to go away. I can’t wait to follow along with the progress and how much fun your daughter will have!

[@LovinElvis247]

So excited for you Ariana! What a great haul from Target I love them because they carry everything. Hannah is so helpful and such a great sister, I love this family 😎

[@courtneyfleming7856]

i got a mesh shower caddy that can be washed in the wash machine, holds all your soaps and scrubs plus has a smaller pouch for items like razors. it also has a big pouch that you can put your towel and change of clothes in too. very handy

[@taylorc5716]

Also they usually don’t let cooking appliances in the dorms just to warm you guys.

[@jrsa2z]

Also no lit candles. They are fire 🔥 hazards.

[@hellurmoto3163]

Okaaaaay Miss Ariana!! I already miss your hype and you havent left yet.. 🥹🥹 many times youve made me want to get up and dance to shake off bad days and its always worked because great music + dancing = a great time, always💁🏽‍♀️😍🙌🏽! My heart is lowkey mamae for Hannah especially seeing them spend more time together as time gets closer, but i hope they enjoy every moment of being under the same roof along with all the other siblings! Reach for the freaking staaaars Lil Ari 👑👑 love ya girl!

[@phoebebuffay1566]

So proud of Ariana! She is going to set such a great example for her siblings! Go Ari!

[@ryanm7249]

I didn't need half of that stuff! I went to Wright State and lived in a dorm that had a minny fridge, microwave, and a desk and bed for my roomate and I. It was just a room that had plenty of space or both of us. We all used common showers and a common bathroom. There were dorms that were like apartments that had a kitchen area and your own bathroom and multiple bedrooms, but I only stayed in those during the summer.

[@morrrca]

Highly recommend leaving most of your things at home. You don't need all your clothes or shoes! I live in the free shirts they give out, comfy pants, and crew necks. You end up finding what you gravitate towards using and you can swap stuff out on a quick trip home. Also, def get a fridge with a separate freezer part, not just the tiny flap.

[@charoinsanders5114]

Arianna I'm so excited for you and you are going to grow and become very independent and you're going to have lots of new experiences and if you struggle don't hesitate to ask help from your parents or colleagues. YOU may feel a little sad being away from yor family and it may be a good idea to take something that will remind you of home. I have all of my confidence that you will be fine.

[@marybeckworth4132]

Ariana can store things like the tool chest, cleaning and laundry supplies, etc. in the trunk of her car.

[@jessicamurdock638]

Congratulations again and enjoy your time in school. The fan you got is great it will change up and do a high burst of air I just recently bought that same on for my bedroom and office areas. Consider a mattress top and the extra long twin for bedding. Can’t wait to see move in day and how everything comes together.

[@Bunnehchic]

Yes a mattress topper is a must in the dorms!!!

[@caileysoper9437]

As a rising college sophomore I totally suggest/love the plastic shower caddy over the mesh. The plastic doesn’t get moldy (at least in my experience) and has been easier to clean

[@tashawells3568]

I use mens deodorant also, Axe gel, smells and works so much better! Love all the stuff you got Ariana, it’s going to be such an experience being in a dorm and being on your own, but it’s an experience that you will always remember and I think you’re going to have so much fun!!!! Love you all!

[@marlenelehano4996]

So excited for u, Ariana! Stay focused. Stay positive. Stay humble. Btw, that sage color is one of my favorite color beside lavender. Blessings to u, ur amazing family n to all... Love n Aloha from one of ur biggest fans in Hawaii 🌈💜

[@susanmcgregor6902]

I think the roaster / oven is a big nono because of the heating element ad possible causing fires. You may want to check the college dorm rules

[@Mysticsoul77]

You're going to do amazing Ariana. I hope you enjoy your time and make lots of memories. When I was a cashier at a college food court they also had extra drinks and food (like a grocery store) you could buy.

[@findmeintime]

It's so much easier to turn up with just clothes and bedding for first 2 weeks then write a shopping list for when you go home for first weekend out. That way no wasted space or purchases. You wear the same 5-10 outfits for most of each season.

[@leiram_1126]

I love seeing Hannah without any make-up. Her natural beauty really excel.

[@melindablunk613]

Excited for you Ariana! Some colleges don’t allow toasters just a microwave and you’ll probably only have space on top of the mini fridge. My college considered a toaster, a hot plate and candles fire hazards. And maintenance fixes everything…they have to document it. Definitely take stuff in totes so they can also be used as storage. I only had one roommate and space was limited. As many said, since she’ll be close take clothes as needed. And I had my bedroom kept at home and went to college out of state. Nine times out of 10 you’ll end up buying paper plates, red Solo cups and plastic cutlery if you ever need them. I took dishes like you got and only ever used my mug for hot tea. I’m not sure what the computers are like in the library but I would get a USB drive in case you need it. And the thing I used the most was a mini voice recorder in my classes(your phone won’t work for it due to hours and voice recorders are meant to amplify voice on playback). I can’t tell you how many times I replayed lectures writing essays and studying for finals. Not every professor will record lectures to post online. Sorry I wrote a book.

[@thisismeww]

If you don’t have a washer/dryer in the dorm (and it’s only in the basement or something) get tide pods. You pop 2 in and it saves SO much arm muscle! I also loved having my own printer but I used a laser one since you don’t have to change the cartridges often. Shower caddy and shower shoes are essential, I didn’t live in a dorm but even in a shared housing it was extremely handy. I was definitely guilty of buying too much stuff, get the bare necessities and then figure out what you actually use. Even to this day, I still only have 1 of each utensils because I don’t have guests over. Makes cleaning a cinch!

[@anuskaacharya3450]

Could you guys put the list online so we can see what everything thing she bought was! I also going to college my freshman year! Good luck Ariana you will do great!

[@KimberlyRob]

Have a great time and make memories that will last a lifetime! Congratulations Ariana ❤️

[@roselleflor6418]

Thank you for uploading so early, 12:48 am here in the Philippines,.you made my day complete, most of your videos I can view it in the morning when I woke up. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mmminay5633]

so this is how privileged kids prepare to go to college wow, other side of the world please be thankful for what you have☺️

[@meganmarievd]

thank you for sharing! I didn't get the dorm experience but doing university online and your video inspired me. Have fun girls!

[@mackkkkendel3506]

I wouldn’t use command strips, the paint on the walls will strip when you take them off and they will end up charging you for it, I used push pins and then at the end of the year just rub bar soap against the hole and it will be like new!

[@lesliesheppard6112]

Did you get the bed risers? There little black feet things you put under the bed to make it taller so you can store more stuff under it. They work well and it helps give you more space.

[@maryellengeddes6720]

My son’s dorm has AC, but he still uses his fan to cool off with. It’s also useful to create white noise for sleeping.

[@abbyray5947]

Have fun at college Ariana!!! I think you should keep her room as it is in case she wants to come back home.🥰❤️

[@sarahebobo]

Good luck with your new adventures, Ariana! You will probably need much less than you think you do but you will most likely figure out want is needed and what isn’t and you can help the enxt sibling that moves into a dorm with the dos and don’ts for small college dorm rooms. I can almost guarantee that a toaster oven or anything with an sort of a heating element is not allowed in the dorms. It’s a huge first hazard and they don’t take those things lightly and punishment can be pretty hefty. I would check but if it says not to bring one I definitely wood follow those rules. They are for everyone’s safety. Good luck figuring out what you really need and what you can donate or leave at home to make life easier and more comfortable.

[@camo681]

College is going to be a great experience.. I love my college years.. lots of blessings

[@indranideka1]

Sooo proud of Ariana for your decision to go to College. Way to go👏👏 Good luck & best wishes always. FYI ~ My son graduated from Rice University, Houston Texas and toasters were not allowed in their dorms. Only microwaves & refrigerator allowed. Hope you checked that out. My daughter is also a sophomore this year from Trinity University in San Antonio. They also doesn’t allow ovens & toasters. So please check it out. Every Universities are different… ❤️❤️❤️

[@krystinemarie9275]

With the unstoppables… boil some water and put a cap full inside it to melt it.. then fill a spray bottle and spray the curtains and couches!! I love it

[@terriehumphries6028]

Arianna, I noticed you had picked up some plates and bowls. I have a set that is simular that my Aunt gave me when I moved our. Mine are over 50 years old and since my Aunt passed away I wanted to preserve them. I was wondering what brand those are. Mine are Aztec brand. Congrats though and it looks like you are all ready except for the Mini-fridge.

[@BeKind2everyone27]

Congratulations Ariana, never give up chasing your dreams. 🏆

[@slcare11]

Looks like you got everything that you need to move into your dorm, so exciting! Have fun, study and enjoy your college experience! 🤩

[@TinasheMachimbidza]

Always here watching hope Ariana got everything she needs for college and good luck and God bless you'll do great

[@jy6784]

If u are gonna have so many things u need to have electricity for like fridge, printer, toaster etc, maybe its good to check how many power points are there in the dorm. Or u could just buy an extension wire for it. 😊😊😊😊 Have fun in college!!

[@emilysanderson7142]

I would suggest (depending on how high her bed is) to get plastic totes to pack all her stuff, I found it really helpful and I was able to store it under my bed and had the dressers in front of the totes under my bed so you couldn’t even see them. It also makes it a lot easier when you have to move it all out at the end of the semester, and makes it easier to store in the summer

[@avabeth3324]

Get a wrap towel. They are a lifesaver for dorm showering! Target has some for reasonable prices!

[@jayandsee]

Is that a different style to the one she got at Target?

[@themomvlogger1856]

That 3 tier cart is amazing. My daughter has one next to her desk and it holds so much extra items.

[@letticason8435]

Why do these kids now a days wear the hottest clothing in summer. Ariana and her hoodie… lol. Oh boy. Good luck in school and “with good preparation there is no fear” basically study hard and be confident you will succeed in class. Hannah!!!! Gosh I think she is so adorable. Reminds me of my kiddos.

[@kendrataylor758]

I love this! I’m also going in as a college freshman and I’m doing the whole sage green boho thing as well!!

[@seifalah0626]

With dorm life: keep it simple. You will have a dresser and desk so you can use that for storage. I would definitely coordinate with roommates to see who's bringing what. Also be careful with appliances. If you don't have a kitchen in your dorm they won't let you bring in heating appliances (except microwave).

[@meghandebolt3245]

I would recommend just bringing like basic clothing items like one pair of while jeans, a pair of blue jeans, and a pair of black Jeans and then of course comfy clothing cause alot of the time you think you want alot of clothes for options but in reality you'll be wanting to sleep in so you'll be in a rush so sometimes options are just too much

[@lwknicely]

Exciting a new adventure! Questions... I live in Arizona and I see your kids wearing long sleeves and hoodie when its 115 degrees outside. Why? I know fashion is important to teenagers but they have cute fashion for summer wear!

[@nleb1993]

Because they feel like wearing sleeves.

[@rebeccabeer9532]

Perfect timing! was just about to look for a video when the notification for this one popped up!!💗💗

[@maha-4047]

So so excited to see how you’re gonna organize your room! I hope you will film it

[@roopkd]

I also bought that cart, I’m going to be using it as my bedside table. It also can be wheeled around so that’s a plus

[@BBaby1111]

Good luck Ariana!! So proud to see you on this new adventure!!

[@jrsa2z]

I believe another item she would use would be a black light hand held flashlight. Works great for checking mattresses, bedding etc for bed bugs and for using in the restroom. If toilet isn’t cleaned well it will show up under the black light. I love mine.

[@Jdmommie87]

Dont buy moving boxes buy totes if you know how far off the floor the bed is. Then she can use it for food storage under the bed as well.

[@karablades]

I hope in the end she gets a bigger shower caddy for shower stuff. Those are small and taking 2 plus a towel and washcloth and clothing will be a lot to carry. In my experience love y’all