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Welcome To The Dorm IQ Learning Series | Start Here!
Welcome to Dorm IQ! If you are reading this, your student has likely already made their college decision or is anxiously awaiting acceptances so they can find their new home for the next four (or more) years. It’s an exciting time, and now...
Dorm IQ #19: The Best Moving Bags For College (And Beyond!)
In the whirlwind of packing and preparing to move your student into a dorm, one often overlooked hero emerges: the humble but mighty moving bag. Often underestimated but incredibly versatile, moving bags play a crucial role in simplifying the chaos...
The Truth About College Dorm Checklists & What To Do Instead
Every year, parents and students are bombarded with college dorm checklists, dorm packing lists, and self-declared dorm essentials lists from blogs, retailers, influencers and Pinterest. Some even try to SELL you a dorm checklist. But here’s the...
The Best College Deals We’ve Found During Presidents’ Day Weekend 2025
We subscribe to all of our favorite retailers' email and text updates, and the Presidents' Day sales have been coming in like crazy this weekend! Apparently, they all had a slow January and are putting out some great offers to encourage us to do...
How to Throw a Memorable and Low-Key Brunch Graduation Party
A brunch graduation party is the perfect way to celebrate your high school senior. With a delicious breakfast-inspired graduation brunch menu, drink stations, and creative activities, your grad’s special day will be both memorable and fun for both...
Dorm IQ #18 |The Most Sturdy Dorm Storage Ottomans For College
I've been running our Dorm Shopping Recommendations Facebook group for years now, and one of the top 5 questions every year is about where to find sturdy dorm storage ottomans. This is a good question, and it can be hard to answer because there are...
The Dorm Essentials You Can Buy Early For College
Getting ready for college is an exciting time, but the growing realization of the cost of college including setting up a dorm room can be daunting. I know many of you want to shop early for essentials to spread out the purchases, so this guide is...
Graduation Countdown Ideas And Templates | 2025
Updated March 17, 2025 Graduation countdowns are becoming more popular every year, so we thought we'd help you pull this off for your student with our list of graduation countdown ideas including templates, poems and gift & treat ideas. With...
