Practical Gifts For A College Student

I have two kids in college and both live in a dorm. I want to be sure they are comfortable, so I picked up the following items. The holidays are approaching, and these would make fantastic gifts if there is a college kid in your life or if you just want to surprise them just because. 

The Limitless Power Bank will keep all devices charged. It has 3 built-in cables, 3 ports, and a retractable AC plug, so anything your college kid can think of can stay remain working. Power outage? It's okay, this Power Bank will be there. My son has gone through a power outage at college, so I was glad he had this to keep me informed. Plus, college kids always lose chargers, but with this, their electronics will always have juice so us parents don't worry. Yes, it comes in a variety of colors.

Get a collapsible wagon to move crap. And it'll come in handy if they get groceries as well. Sometimes they live on the top floor, and lugging all those bags can be annoying. This can easily be brought out from a closet. 

My daughter says everyone around her is getting sick, and she doesn't want to get sick. We love the refillable hand sanitizers from Noshinku. There are no chemicals and they all smell amazing. When you run out, you don't waste anything, because you can just get refills. For Amazon Prime Day (10/7-10/8) the 3 pack will be 20% off. 

Cold weather will eventually get to Texas, and sometimes the dorms can get chilly. I picked up the PhoneZzz for my kids so they can stay warm and on their phones (to text me of course!) It stinks to have cold hands, but this prevents that. Use AMBER10 to save $10. 

Deodorant is a MUST in college. Let's be honest, some kids never learned basic hygiene skills. So always encourage deodorant, and lots of it. Their roommates will appreciate it. If you want all natural deodorant, check out Wild. You buy a reusable case and whatever scent that calls to you. I picked Ocean Mist, which reminds me of the beach. All the cases are beautiful--there are ones decorated with bees, cats, and other various colors. If this kind of deodorant isn't for you, they also have body washes, lip balms, and hand washes. Plus, you can save 20%! Just click here and the coupon will show up. Feel good about not buying wasteful plastics that are only used once. 

Unfortunately, college kids do get harassed at times, so I made sure my daughter has the Birdie clipped to her keychain. You pull the Birdie and it emits a loud sound, plus flashing lights. (I filmed a video over on TikTok here so you can see it in action.) It comes in a variety of colors and will easily clip to keychains, belt buckles, or a purse. It's the perfect item for them to have for self-defense. Get it here for under $30. 

Okay, so this might not exactly be practical, but kinda, as it gives the room a calming vibe which is perfect for midterm and finals season. I picked up these stained glass window clings so my daughter could beautify her room. No more boring windows and yes, when the sun comes through there's a rainbow! It's tough to stay down when there's a rainbow.

I miss my kids terribly when they are away, and it gives me peace of mind that they have stuff that will keep them safe and comfortable. Which one of these items are your favorite?