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Presidents Day weekend is a great time to get a jump on dorm/ apartment shopping for a teen or young adult who’ll be leaving home in the fall. Traditionally, this is a time when retailers offer discounts on mattresses, bedding, linens, electronics and tech which are all things college students need. This could also be an excellent time to shop for Graduation Gifts as we seem to go from February to May in record time.
While you browse these Presidents Day sales for basics that your teen and/or young adult could use, you might find a few things for your own home for a well-priced refresh.
Best Presidents Day sales
Dorms and college apartments
Here were some of our Grown and Flown top sellers from last summer when parents were back-to-school shopping for their college-bound students. These are all discounted now.
Levoit Air Purifier (Amazon)
The Levoit air purifier has been among our top sellers for the last several years. it is compact and lightweight and can filter air impurities and odors. We have this one and love it. Save 20%
Band-Aid 80 Piece First Aid Kit (Amazon)
Everyone needs a first aid kit and this one, with 80 pieces, has the basics your teen or young adult will want to have for any basic needs. Save 25%
Boncare Oral Thermometer (Amazon)
A thermometer is another crucial first aid item and this one is the #1 bestseller in oral thermometers on Amazon. Save 33%
IKEA Frakta Storage Bag – set of 5 (Amazon)
If you do not already have any of these AMAZING IKEA bags from Amazon, do not delay and buy a set right away. They’re lightweight and incredibly durable so are perfect for packing and moving in. They store flat so will be there when your teen needs to pack up to move out, too. These make excellent grad gifts – fill with a set of towels or a pillow and laundry detergent. Save 21%
Sailstar LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger (Amazon)
This compact dimmable desk lamp has three colors modes and includes a pencil holder and platform for wireless phone charging. Your teen might have a desk but possibly only overhead lighting. Save 19%
Apollo 39-Piece Tool Set (Amazon)
This is one dorm supply that your teen/young adult will use for a very long time. The carrying case will keep the tools organized. This is a very popular grad gift, too. Save 21%
Brita Metro Pitcher (Amazon)
Your teen will want to have cold water in their dorm and having a Brita pitcher (with filter) will make it easy to do so. Plastic water bottles are wasteful and expensive. Brita is the #1 bestseller in water pitchers at Amazon. Save 31%
Beckham Hotel Collection Down-Alternative Pillows – Set of 2 (Amazon)
Your teen will need a pillow in their dorm room and these are a practical choice as they are machine washable. Since dorm beds do not have headboards, having a second pillow would make the bed much more comfortable. Save 25%
Comfort Spa Backrest Pillow (Amazon)
This type of backrest pillow is another option for your teen to help make their dorm bed more comfortable. Available in grey, black or cream. Save 13%
Mellanni Twin XL Sheets – 3 Pieces (Amazon)
Does your college student know what size their bed will be? Most dorms have traditionally had Twin XL beds which means a regular twin fitted sheet will not fit. These are award-winning and come in many pretty colors. Save 26%
IRIS Plastic Storage Bins (Amazon)
IRIS brand storage bins or all shapes and sizes are discounted now during the Presidents Day Sales weekend. Under bed bins, stacking drawers rolling cart, large rectangular bins are all here. Save 10-20%
Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner (Amazon)
If your son or daughter is moving into an apartment they will need a vacuum cleaner and this one by Shark is a great choice. It is the #1 bestseller in the upright vacuum cleaner category. Save 25%
Grad gift ideas
Here are some graduation gift ideas for your teen, your neighbor, and/or your teen’s friends. Buy now and be prepared for graduation and grad parties this spring.
Anker 3-in-1 Power Charger (Amazon)
One of the most important tech device you can get your teen is a high-speed charger and this one by Anker can charger two things at once. Lightweight, it operates as a power bank so they will never have a dead battery. Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15 Series. Save 30%
Apple Watch Series 11 (Amazon)
Apple watches are so much more than a mere watch and fitness tracker. This would make a great grad gift. It is the #1 bestseller in smartwatches on Amazon. Save 25%
Apple AirPod 4 With Noise Cancellation (Amazon)
Having a set of earbuds with noise cancellation can make a big difference in a noisy dorm room. Save 22%
Bose Quiet Comfort Over the Ear Wireless Headphone (Amazon)
With many impressive audio features, these Bose wireless headphones also come in 11 beautiful colors. Save 34%
Samsonite Freeform Luggage Set – 2 Bags (Amazon)
This set includes a carryon and a larger checked bag. This is a gift your teens and young adults will use for a long time to come. Save 30%
Health and beauty favorites
grace & stella under eye mask – 24 pairs (Amazon)
These wildly popular gel under eye patches from grace & Stella are available in many different formulations. #1 bestseller in in Eye Wrinkle Pads & Patches. Save 15-35%
Oral B iO Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case (Amazon)
The travel case is a good feature if your teen has to trek to a communal bathroom to brush their teeth. Save 21%
Shark Flex Style Hair Styling and Drying System (Amazon)
Shark makes a hairdryer that competes with the much more expensive Dyson Airwrap ($499) The Shark one includes a Hair Dryer Brush & Multi-Styler with Auto-Wrap Curlers, Concentrator Attachment and Storage Bag. Save 39%
Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick (Amazon)
This lipstick shade is incredibly popular and my daughter (who rarely wears lipstick) loved it when I gave it to her as a Christmas gift. Save 24%
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We are three moms who have raised 8 young adults and have been working on product lists for over 14 years now, making us experts. When selecting products, we survey the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook group of over 300,000 parents of teens, tweens and young adults. We do opinion polls, surveys and ask open-ended questions. We search for products that combine reasonable prices with high quality and are recommended by our large following.
