Decorate your dorm and donate to a good cause with these 13 deals | Mashable

2022-08-19 23:41:23 By : Mr. Ben Zheng

When you arrive at your dorm room, you’ll probably see a bunch of bare white walls and potential. You may have brought some things from home to decorate as school starts, but you probably didn’t think of everything. But that’s ok! 

College is a time for exploration, and that goes for your sense of interior design too. We’ve pulled together 13 great deals on dorm room essentials that range from wildly useful to useful and really cool. They're all discounted during our Back to Education event, which ends on Aug. 24; no coupons necessary. Plus, you can help children in need while purchasing great items for your dorm. 50 cents of every item purchased will be donated to a school or charity that you can vote on via email after purchasing.

Add some form and function to the top of your nightstand with this visually stunning lamp featuring a wireless charger at its base and a Bluetooth speaker built-in. You can use touch controls to change the lamp's brightness or switch songs. This desktop decoration is on sale for $129.95(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $149) during our Back to Education Event. No coupon needed.

Your room may have come with a fridge, but it probably also came with a roommate. Grab yourself a private mini fridge with a retro look and cool your meals and produce up to 32 degrees below ambient temperature. It’s only $79.99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $84) during our Back to Education Event.

If you want to use your mouse without being confined to a small area or want a wireless charger on your desktop, consider this huge desk mat. This PU leather pad is cushioned with a sleek design, and it’s on sale for $99.99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $119) during our Back to Education Event.

Long before midterms, you might enjoy having a portable massager that may help relieve some of the tension or neck pain. This portable neck massager has six modes, nine intensities, and three speeds, and it's small enough to fit in most backpacks. Purchase it for only $19.99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $59) during our Back to Education Event.

Your laptop may be your favorite portable work machine, but with an additional monitor, you can turn your notebook into a workstation to view more study materials at once. This plug-and-play monitor has quad 4W speakers, 1080)+HDR resolution, and it’s on sale for $199.99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $219) during our Back to Education Event.

After a while of eating everything the campus has to offer, you’ll probably be thrilled to find a delicious snack in your dorm that didn’t come from a campus kitchen. This voucher gets you six seven-ounce bags of gourmet popcorn, and you can choose six flavors!

Choose from Firecracker, Cheesy Jalapeno, Double Trouble Cheddar, Classic Caramel, Carnival Kettle Corn, Skyscraper Caramel and Cheddar Blend, Premium Peanut Butter, Sugar & Spice Cinnamon Toast, Delicious Birthday Cake, and Celebration Time Funfetti, all for $21.88(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $45) during our Back to Education Event.

College is a chance to connect and learn more about the world, and this compact radio could help you listen to music on international AM/FM stations along with longwave and shortwave. Explore the world of radio broadcasts with this compact device that’s also a clock and a sleep timer. It’s only $49.99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $99) during our Back to Education Event.

Dorm beds aren’t exactly known for being comfortable, but you could make the most out of them with some comfy sheets. This bedding set features little pockets on the side for accessories such as your phone. The sheets come in sizes appropriate for twin, full, queen, and king-sized beds, and they’re only $34.29(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $129) during our Back to Education Event.

Grab some new, non-fluorescent lighting for your dorm. This 2-in-1 lamp has two adjustable heads and remote control lighting modes, and it’s on sale for $34.99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $52) during our Back to Education Event.

Feel safer in your dorm room with this easy-install smart lock. Once installed, the Aegis can notify you if your door is ajar or if your room experienced an attempted break-in. It can also lock behind you automatically. Plus you can still use your normal room key with it. It’s only $99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $119) during our Back to Education Event.

You may not have a full kitchenette in your dorm, but this pair of appliances could make preparing simple meals easier. Heat water to your desired temperature in minutes using the built-in thermometer, and evenly cook wide slices of bread in this extra-wide toaster. They're both on sale for $99.99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $121) during our Back to Education Event.

Take a trip to the communal kitchen and come back to your room with a fresh cup of espresso. This stovetop espresso maker is portable and easy to use, and the stainless steel design should last for quite a while. Plus it comes with a high-efficiency milk frother; altogether, they’re $58.50(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $65) during our Back to Education Event.

This plug-and-play docking station could help turn your near-portless computer into a fully-connected workstation. It includes ports for HDMI, USB (3.0, 2.0, and C), SD card, TF card, VGA, and AUX. If you want a multi-monitor setup, this docking station may make simple work of it, and it’s only $42.99(opens in a new tab) (Reg. $49) during our Back to Education Event.