30 Walmart Items For Anyone In Their Twenties Living With More Than One Roommate
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1.A super convenient mini fridge so you can keep your most delicious snacks and bevs safe. No more getting hangry when you come home to find that the sweet treat you've been thinking about all day has been eaten by a roommate.
the blue fridge on a shelf
2.A white noise machine — just because your roommates are night owls doesn't mean you have to be. Choose one of the five other settings to drown them out while you're trying to get work done, too.
the machine on a nightstand
3.A plug-in Wi-Fi extender that boosts your existing internet so that *everyone* in the house gets some. Cut to me having to do homework in my bathroom to get a signal.
the extender plugged into an outlet
4.A desktop calendar to hang in a common space so that *everybody* knows what's going on. Whose night is it to cook? Are you hosting book club? Well, now you'll know.
the desktop calendar
5.A set of 12 antimicrobial food containers that the whole house can use. They have lids that snap on the bases because no one likes a disheveled Tupperware drawer.
The containers
6.An air purifier because your suitemates love the smell of incense — and you don't. This can be controlled through an app so you don't have to passive-aggressively turn it on when someone cooks fish.
the air purifier on a coffee table next to a dog
7.A water filtration system that mounts right onto the kitchen faucet because someone always forgets to refill the Brita. Come home to clean, crisp water every time and toss out those single-use bottles.
the filter attached to a kitchen faucet
8.An appealing-as-heck storage bench to create a designated area for everyone to leave their stuff when they get home. More people equals more muddy shoes to be contained.
The four-cube bench in brown with two white storage cubes in it
9.A storage ottoman so everyone can have their fave blanket close at hand in the event of a movie marathon. Plus, your living room will still look tidy when your mother visits.
The ottoman in brown with pillows and magazines inside
10.An Epson EcoTank printer that boasts an impressive ink supply. Never again will you realize that one of your roommates used the last of your cyan (???) cartridge at 2 a.m.
the printer
11.A two-way brewer so you only need one machine to make everyone's coffee. Whether you're making a carafe for Sunday morning breakfast or someone is grabbing a thermos on their way out the door, it's amazing what a little caffeine can do for roommate morale.
the brewer
12.A pair of toothbrush covers so you can share space, not your germs. The cover uses thymol to deter bacterial growth for an immaculate clean every time.
the pack of toothbrush covers
13.A 50-inch Vizio smart TV that everyone can use to game, stream, and binge-watch on one device. The 4K UHD display means that you'll never miss anything during a Netflix session.
the TV mounted on a wall above a credenza
14.A power adapter for *everyone* to charge their phone on while you all watch The Bear. Outlets are a precious commodity, and this bad boy helps you conserve.
the adapter with various devices plugged into it
15.A space-saving sectional that still gives the whole house plenty of room to stretch out. Whether you're napping on the chaise or spilling the tea with the girls, this one's for you.
the sectional in a living room
16.A rustic mail organizer so the important letters and bills don't wind up in a pile somewhere. It's also got plenty of hooks so everyone's keys are accounted for.
the organizer mounted on a wall holding mail and keys
17.An iRobot Roomba because more roommates means more messes (but somehow fewer people who want to clean them up). With a wide array of navigational sensors and dirt detection technology, the apartment will be cleaned without the hassle.
the roomba vacuuming fur on a hardwood floor
18.A good looking whiteboard to hang in your kitchen. It is great for keeping group grocery lists or kindly reminding others that the dishwasher is *clean.*
the whiteboard
19.A 1-gallon countertop can because sharing a kitchen doesn't have to mean cleaning up someone else's food scraps — now they have *no excuse* for not throwing them away.
The can in white on a counter filled with food waste
20.A two-pack of three-tier risers if pantry space is tight when storing food for multiple tastes. Take advantage of every square inch of space with these handy additions.
Cans displayed on the riser
21.A secure padlock box to hang over the doorknob in case someone forgets their keys. And you know one roommate *always* will.
the box
22.A package of automatic toilet bowl cleaners for a fresh bowl after all of those flushes. These should be a requirement in shared bathrooms, IMHO.
the box of cleaners
23.An electric blanket because it is rare that everyone agrees on how to set the thermostat. Go ahead, let them set it at 68 — you've got this cozy throw to keep you happy.
Hand holding a control unit for the blanket in slate grey
24.An 18-piece cookware set that has everything that anyone could need to whip up a meal for the house. They are inexpensive, too, because someone will undoubtedly break *something.*
the cookware set in grey
25.A pair of Beats noise-canceling earbuds to block out distractions — from your mom vacuuming to your friend talking on the phone — so you can focus on the task at hand. Reviewers love how long these babies hold a charge (and when you do need to power up, just pop them in the included case to do so).
a model wearing the earbuds in black
26.A Swiffer mop kit for fast and effective cleaning in high-traffic areas (aka everywhere). With a deep cleaning pad and fresh-scented solution, your roommates might actually use this floor cleaner.
the contents of the kit
27.A lightweight bathrobe because when you lived alone you could wear a towel around the house, but now you need a more secure option... in fact, just go ahead and buy one for every roommate.
a model wearing a belted navy robe with white piping standing barefoot
28.A weighted eye mask so that the light from your night owl's computer doesn't keep you up. The hot or cold insert is also a great way to deal with roommate-induced headaches.
a model sleeping in the mask
29.A safe box for peace of mind when you leave your most valuable items at home. With a digital lock, two backup keys, and durable steel construction, you'll never panic thinking you've lost your Social Security card again.
the safe
30.A room divider perfect for creating a makeshift cubicle in the living room or you know, getting some actual privacy from your roomies in your dorm. People on Zoom won't be distracted by your background and your wandering eyes can focus on the task at hand.
A four-panel wooden room divider with a grid design, standing in a living room
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