PR Log (Press Release) –
Mar 21, 2010 – At DormSmart.com, the one thing they know is that students purchase the bulk of their college dorm essentials their freshman year! The amount of those purchases can be surprising and a little overwhelming for a college freshman. To lessen the financial strain on entering freshman, DormSmart.com recommends that high school graduates utilize a universal gift registry or wishlist to jump-start their dorm shopping.
Christi Leslie, Founder & CEO of DormSmart.com stated, "It’s best for students to think of their dorm room as their first apartment. They need everything! Students should think of their high school graduation as their house warming party and get the items they need for their dorm room by creating and sending a universal gift registry or wishlist to their friends and family! Friends and family will appreciate an easier shopping experience because the graduate has provided them with a range of great graduation gift ideas to choose from! Providing a universal gift registry, as we do here at DormSmart.com, enables graduates to combine items from multiple stores into one manageable gift registry or wishlist."
To create the perfect gift registry or wishlist students must first understand the space challenges of living in a dorm room. Students should take a good look at their bedroom at home. More than likely, their bedroom is somewhat small (12’ x 12’ or smaller). Their portion of their college dorm room will be even smaller. Space becomes even more challenging for college students because their dorm room will house their personal kitchen, shower / bath, laundry, living room, bedroom and storage areas, making it critical for them to add the right college dorm essentials to their high school graduation gift registry.
For their dorm kitchen, graduates should consider adding dorm appliances such as a micro fridge, TV / DVD combo, coffee maker, iron, and vacuum, all make great graduation gift ideas at different price points fitting every budget!
For their dorm shower or bath graduates can add items such as towels and a dorm shower bag or dorm shower caddy.
For their dorm laundry students can select a popup hamper, laundry bag, or folding hamper.
Shopping for their dorm bedroom can be a little more challenging for students. Before adding sheets to their gift registry, graduates must know whether their selected university’s dorm bed size is a standard twin or a twin xl bed (twin extra long)! A twin xl bed will require twin xl sheets and twin xl bed skirts. However, students may use standard twin sized comforters, blankets, duvets and shams on their twin xl beds to save a little money. Generally speaking, standard size products are less costly to produce because of their popularity. For additional information about dorm bedding check out DormSmart.com Course: Dorm Bedding Sizes 101 located at http://www.dormsmart.com/DormSmart-com-Dorm-Bedding-Size ....
In addition to knowing the size of their dorm bed, students need to consider comfort when adding dorm bedding to their gift registry. Comfortable bedding is important for a good night’s sleep and a good grade point average so going cheap on their bedding is not an option! Speaking of cheap, many graduates will come across dorm stores over the next few months advertising cheap dorm products. It is important to remember, you get what you pay for.
Christi Leslie, Founder & CEO of DormSmart.com stated, “If students really want or need to go cheap then they should check out their local discount stores. At least they can touch and feel cheaper products before investing their money. Unfortunately, they will spend more time and money searching out those products. Students should also beware of online stores that do not disclose product brands. Removing brands from product listings makes it difficult for students to evaluate the worthiness of those products. Adding quality products at affordable prices to their graduation gift registry is a smarter investment for students. Quality products will outlast cheaper products. In the end, students will save money, be happier with their purchases, and love their dorm room! “
When considering all the items they need to furnish their dorm room, many students wonder where they are going to put all their things in such a small living space. Graduates can add to their gift registry or wishlist, a Smart Storage Cart, a new customized storage solution exclusive to DormSmart.com, along with some colorful collapsible storage bins to match their dorm décor and a set of bed risers / raisers. These dorm products will enable students to organize their dorm rooms efficiently with style!
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