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Frugal Family: Discounts on Dorm Room Bedding, Storage, Appliances and More

A roundup of the best deals around to set up your college student's home away from home.

Posted Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 5:56 pm ET|Updated Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 8:12 pm ET

BED IN A BAG STARTING AT $33
Deal: Choose from a wide selection of colors and patterns of complete bedding sets starting at $33 at .
Good through: Ongoing
40 PERCENT OFF STORAGE BASKETS
Deal: Whether it’s for under the bed, on a closet shelf or to organize a desk, every dorm room needs plenty of storage baskets and Michaels Crafts is offering their entire stock of them at 40 percent off.
Good through: August 20
DORM MESSAGE CENTER FOR UNDER $10
Deal: Get a dry-erase and cork board combination that includes slots for three 4” x 6” pictures for memories of home at the for only $9.99.
Good through: While supplies last.
TASK LIGHTING AND DESK STORAGE FOR LESS
Deal: is offering a desk lamp with built-in storage for pens, scissors and other desktop items for $14.99.
Good through: Ongoing
HALF PRICE COMPACT MICROWAVE
Deal: For that late night study snack or when dining hall food just won’t do, you’ll want to have a microwave on hand. The Emerson 0.7 Cubic Foot Compact Microwave is available at half price, only $29.99, at .
Good through: August 20