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 some shopping!

See our finds below organized by retailer! Last updated February 17 3:00pm.

Table of Contents

• Amazon
  • • New on Monday
    • New on Sunday
    • Friday/Saturday Finds
• Target
  • • New On Monday
    • 25% Off Select Threshold Bath Towels & Rugs
    • 40% Off Select Bedding
    • 30%+ Off Furniture
    • Electronics & Appliances
    • 20% off Brightroom plastic storage bins
    • Up to 40% off select clothing, shoes & activewear.
• Macy's
• Kohl's
• Other Retailers
• Need help with what to buy now, what to wait to buy and what not to buy at all for college?

Amazon

New on Monday

1. Favorite Over Door Storage Organizer. 24% off + $2 coupon. $22 is the buy price for this. Super sturdy, wide shelves with thick cardboard bases. We hung this off of the over-fridge organizer, and it was a great place to store snacks, paper plates, napkins, etc.
2. Full XL Mattress Pad. 20% off. If you’re heading to a Full XL bed this year, this is our recommended mattress pad.
3. Mesh Laundry Bag Set. 16% off. To protect your favorites and delicates in the commercial campus washing machines.
4. CorningWare 6-Piece Bakeware Set. 14% off. For your budding chef/baker heading to off-campus life with a full kitchen.
5. 2-Pack Throw Pillow Inserts. 25% off. If you need inserts for a cute pillow cover, these are our recommended OEKO-TEX® certified fillers that come in many sizes.
6. Kasa Indoor Security Camera. 40% off. Yesterday we had to leave 10-month old Dorm Dog (aka Murphy) for about 6 hours. He is pretty newly getting free reign of the house when we leave (no crate), so it was AMAZING to be able to keep an eye on him yesterday, and it alerted us each time he moved around. Not recommending these for inside a dorm room, but for any situations where a security camera pointed inside or out might be of help (used indoors only but can face out a window).
7. JBL Clip 5 Waterproof Speaker. 25% off. Students love to hang these from their backpacks and use on the go. Also available at Target for the same sale price if you have a Target red card or are looking for different color availability.
8. Stainless Steel BBQ Tools. 18% off. Great for the apartment or house grill.
9. ⚡️ Deal: Instant Read Meat Thermometer. 22% off. Another good find for the aspiring grill master.
10. ⚡️ Deal: Floor Lamp with Shelves. 40% off.
11. ⚡️ Deal: 6 Pack Clothes Storage Bins. 57% off. Not to be used to transport loads of things like our favorite Veno bags, but these are great for storage of extra, off-season clothing, bedding or blankets.

New on Sunday

1. ⚡️ Deal: Bagsmart Hanging Jewelry Organizer. 15% off. This is a great option if you won’t have any or much desktop space for a desktop organizer.
2. Matein Suitcase Style Backpack. 22% off. The favorite in my family now – we have 2. These are large backpacks that fully open like a suitcase and have thought of every little convenience when traveling. SO affordable and high quality.
3. 2025 Monthly Planner. Under $5!
4. White Ruffled Comforter Set. 33% off. OEKO-TEX® certified.
5. ⚡️Deal: Bagsmart Large Toiletry Travel Bag. 29% off.  
6. Men’s Swim Trunks. 15% off. Does he need a new suit for spring break? Tons of fun patterns and colors at a great price!
7. Makeup Vanity Mirror With Lights. 27% off plus $2 coupon.
8. Digital Thermometer. 33% off plus 20% coupon. Good to have on-hand just in case!
9. Slim Rolling 4-Tier Cart – 43% off plus 10% coupon. Great for tight spaces in the bathroom, kitchen or bedroom.
10. Twin Air Mattress With Built In Pump – $10 coupon. If they have friends who visit, this may be a good option versus the cold dorm room floor.
11. Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying Tool– 17% off plus $39 coupon. Lowest price for this if she has been looking to buy.
12. ⚡️ Deal: Bagsmart Tote Bag – 24% off. 10 different colors for this versatile tote good for travel, the trip home or the club meeting.

Friday/Saturday Finds

1. Purell Singles (125). 24% off. Always keep a handful in the backpack especially now that flu cases are high on many campuses.
2. Levoit 200S Smart Air Purifier. Lowest price. One of our favorites for dorm & college living. Another must have for germs, mold, damp smells and food/room smells.
3. Pair of Satin Pillowcases. $3/each! OEKO-TEX® certified.
4. 8-Pack LED Light-Sensing Nightlights. A little over $1/each. For apartments, put one in the hallway, one in the kitchen, one by the front door, one in each bathroom.
5. Prepared Hero Fire Blanket – 4-pack is 40% off. $11.99/each is the lowestprice we’ve seen on these.
6. 3-Tier Metal Storage Cart. 20% off + additional $8 off coupon. Metal (more sturdy) and so highly rated. 2 lockable wheels. You can leave off the handle and should be able to roll it under a raised dorm bed (it is 29” without the handle). Holds 22lbs per shelf.
7. Mirrored Bar Cart. 36% off. I know, I know, but these are VERY popular in apartments, and they don’t have to hold actual bar stuff! The pink one is a few dollars less than black or gold right now.
8. Favorite Travel Bag! 40% off coupon for the 2 Large colors (blush or black). I use this every time I travel. Holds a TON. Separate more narrow side has a laptop sleeve and room for all of the tech, while the main compartment has so much thoughtfully laid out storage. It has a trolley sleeve to slide over your suitcase handles, side pockets for water bottles and phone and 2 external zipper pockets.
9. Small Footprint Floor Lamp With Shelves. 40% off. 10.5”x10.5” footprint. 63” tall.
10. Set of 2 Small Profile Barrel Accent Chairs. Clip the coupon to make the 2 chairs less than the price of 1 (around $100 total). Just realized shipping is $89 though! 🙁 The pair of olive green chairs are even less. These would be great for an unfurnished apartment and likely a furnished apartment. My son’s furnished apartment only came with one couch and one chair. They needed extra seating. Same with my other son’s suite-style dorm – one couch, one chair.
11. 58″ Console Table. $20 off coupon. Need a sturdy TV console table for under $100? This one has a steel frame giving it an industrial look and is highly-rated and so affordable!
12. Set of 2 Industrial Wire Coffee Tables – 4 different top options. 33% off.
13. Bar Height Narrow Table. $20 off coupon. This may be an option in a house or apartment without room for a full dining table.
14. Charging End Table. 23% off. No room for the charging console table above? These narrow end tables can bring charging capabilities neatly to the living room.
15. Full Bed Frame. 15% off+ 30% off coupon. This is a CRAZY low price for a Linenspa bed frame. If you need to furnish a bedroom for off-campus living, this frame comes out to about $39. You just need to add a mattress (no box spring required with this frame), and you can optionally add a headboard.
    • This is a full headboard for reference.
    • Recommended mattress
16. Hospitology Mattress Encasement. 10% off coupon which is as low it ever goes. This is an optional layer if you want to put the dorm-provided mattress in time out for the year. If you’re moving into a furnished apartment with a mattress that is not covered with the thick vinyl, then I consider this more of a mandatory layer. Go with the 6-8” ultra low profile depth for dorms and the 9-11” for apartments in your mattress size. This does come in a Full XL size too.
17. Sure2Sleep Mattress Topper. 14-19% off. Made in the USA and CertiPUR-US® certified (no toxins). This has held up incredibly well for multiple years for my older son and many friends. The 3” provides a medium firmness where some Lucid & Linenspa 3” options tend to be a bit softer. If you prefer a more firm sleep surface, consider a 2”. 4” toppers are very soft and sink in which some like but many find the 4” toppers too squishy making them hard to roll over and also too warm.
18. Bedsure Mattress Pad. 40% off. Our most recommended mattress pad – thick, strong but breathable fully elasticized skirt. All sizes on deal – the queen size is especially well-priced. OEKO-TEX® certified.
19. Set of 4 Smart Plugs. 20% off. I run our house on these and love this brand so much. Set schedules, or simply sync to sunrise and sunset, and these will adjust themselves. Easy to setup with the app. Not recommended for dorm life as you likely won’t be able to put these on the school WiFi, but you should have no problem in off-campus housing.
20. 4-Pack Apple AirTags. 29% off. Lowest price ever!
21. 4-Pack AirTag Holder. 54% off plus 50% off promo code.
22. Airtight Food Storage Containers. Clip the $3 off coupon to make these about $1.50/each. This 15 piece, BPA free set of airtight containers offer sizes for cereal, snacks, pasta, baking supplies and more. The interchangeable lids for all sizes are priceless!
23. KitchenAid 4-Pack Set – Kitchen Towel, Pot Holder, Oven Mitt with Silicone grip. 47% Off plus 20% coupon.
24. 3-Pack Cutting Boards. 7% Off plus 15% coupon. BPA Free.
25. 37-Piece Kitchen Utensils Set & Holder. 25% Off. Great price for 37 pieces!
26. Digital Thermometer. Always helpful to have on hand just in case. 33% off plus 20% off coupon.
27. Front & Rear Dash Cam With Parking Mode. 39% off + extra $20 off coupon. This is an excellent deal on something any student should have in their car. Helpful in dorm and apartment parking too as it has parking mode which means it will start recording when it senses activity outside of the car.
28. Portable Car Jumpstart Charger & Tire Inflator. BEST PRICE we’ve seen! Extra 5% off when you buy 2.
29. Latest Model Ring Doorbell. 40% off. If your apartment or off-campus house does not currently have a Ring doorbell, ask your landlord or management company if they will install one for safety purposes. If they refuse, ask if you can install one yourself.
30. Door Lock Reinforcements. 17% off plus 20% off coupon. Depending on how your current locks are installed, you may need to ask your landlord for permission to install or temporarily install these lock reinforcements.
31. 39-Piece Tool Set. 22% off. A great deal on the essentials tools that I promise you they will need here and there.
32. grace&Stella Under Eye Masks – 48 pack. 33% off plus $2 coupon.
33. Bedsure Wearable Blanket – 60% off. OEKO-TEX certified.
34. AirPods Pro 2 – Back to Black Friday price!

Target

On Friday, Target kicked off their 4-day sale for the holiday weekend. We’ve found 30 great deals for dorms and college apartments including the must-have towels!

Threshold is one of our favorite off-to-college brands. The favorite antimicrobial towels with the hanging loops, the bedding options, the furniture. The towels make a great gift for your student’s friends, even consider having them monogrammed. 30-40% off is extremely rare.

New On Monday

1. Shark Rocket Corded Stick Vacuum. 35% off. This is the buy price. Also available at Macy’s for this price (see below).
2. Gourmia 6-Qt Digital Air Fryer – 29% off.
3. Costway Desk Hutch – $59.99. 37” x 10” x 29”. 3 colors available. Note that this is 37″ long, so you’ll need to know your desk width before purchase, some are 36″, many are 42″+.
4. Costway Over-The-Toilet Storage Shelf – 54% off.  Available in three colors.
5. 20% off Select Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers – BPA free with clear bases and lids to see what’s inside.
6. Gourmia 3-Qt Digital Air Fryer – Only $29.99.
7. Brita Extra Large Water Dispenser with Filter – 21% off.

25% Off Select Threshold Bath Towels & Rugs

1. Total Fresh Antimicrobial Towels With The Hanging Loop. 25% off. This is a GREAT deal, usually 20% is the best offer which doesn’t happen often. These were one of my favorites from our quick-dry towel test. 100% cotton. OEKO-TEX® certified.
2. Antimicrobial Bath Mats. 25% off. In all colors matching the towels above, these have really become my favorite especially for bathrooms with multiple kids sharing one shower. Have everyone bring one or two, and change them out frequently so you’re not always dealing with wet bath rugs. They wash like a towel. OEKO-TEX® certified.
3. Antimicrobial Bath Rugs. 25% off. . These are a rug with a latex backing. They won’t dry nearly as fast as the bath mats above, so they would be best for 1-2 students sharing a private bathroom. Definitely have a couple to swap out if one gets very wet. Machine washable. OEKO-TEX® certified.
4. 2-Pack Quick Dry Bath Rugs. 25% off. For a private bath in a dorm room or shared apartment. OEKO-TEX® certified.
5. Boho Floral Bath Rug. 25% off. This is thicker and therefore probably only a good idea for a private bath for one or two students since it will take longer to dry. But it is a really cute pop of color for the bathroom floor! OEKO-TEX® certified.
6. All 44 Target Threshold Towels & Bath Rugs 25% Off. There are several other options available in this sale. Those listed above (quick-drying antimicrobial) are my top pick for college. If you’re looking for towels for home, definitely have a look at some of the others on sale.

40% Off Select Bedding

1. Threshold 100% Cotton Solid Colors 400TC Sheet Set. 40% off. OEKO-TEX® certified. Fitted sheet includes full perimeter elastic plus 2nd layer of elastic at the corners that makes for a great fit. OEKO-TEX® certified.
2. Threshold 100% Cotton Printed Performance 400TC Sheet Set. 40% off. 11 patterns to choose from. Fitted sheet includes full perimeter elastic plus 2nd layer of elastic at the corners that makes for a great fit. OEKO-TEX® certified.
3. Threshold 320TC TENCEL Cool Sheet Set. 40% off. OEKO-TEX® certified.
4. Room Essentials Comforter. 40% off. Incredible $12 deal – hello guy rooms! A good basic and light weight comforter. OEKO-TEX® certified.
5. Chunky Knit Throw Blanket. 57% off. OEKO-TEX® certified.
6. Threshold Waterproof Down Alternative Mattress Pad. 40% off. Our top suggested waterproof mattress pad. OEKO-TEX® certified.
7. Room Essentials Bed Rest Pillow. 40% off. OEKO-TEX® certified.
8. Room Essentials Weighted 12lb Throw Blanket. 40% off. OEKO-TEX® certified.
9. Casaluna Chunky Knit Bed Blanket. 40% off. A great extra bed layer for colder nights, available in an assortment of colors in F/Q or King only. OEKO-TEX® certified.
10. Room Essentials Corduroy Plush Comforter. 40% off. Soft, textured finish, this comforter comes in six different colors. OEKO-TEX® certified.
11. Almost 70 decorative throw pillows. 40% off.

30%+ Off Furniture

1. Sturdy Storage Ottoman. 30% off. One of the most popular sturdy STORAGE ottomans to be used as a step up to a raised bed. Sometimes see 20% off, rarely 30%. Available in several colors, patterns and fabrics. This is the round version.
2. Super Popular Boucle Ottoman. 30% off. Sturdy, firm, no lid to break. Also available in navy velvet and caramel faux leather.
3. Woven Square Ottoman. 30% off. A firm ottoman that can be used as extra seating or a step up to a raised dorm bed (not fully lofted). No worries about the top breaking as this is one solid piece.
4. Faux Sherling Accent Chair. 30% off. If you have space for a little extra seating in a private bedroom or living area.
5. Faux Leather Counter Height Barstools. 30% off. Need seating for an unfurnished apartment with a breakfast bar area, these are affordable, stylish and easy to clean.

Electronics & Appliances

1. Favorite 3.1cuft 2-Door Mini Fridge. 41% off! Check your school rules for bringing your own fridge. If allowed, you may have a size limitation – this one will meet most size limits, but please double check!
2. Favorite USB-Charging Port Lamp. 30% off.

20% off Brightroom plastic storage bins

1. 1-Drawer Acrylic Bin
2. 2-Drawer Acrylic Bins
3. 3-Drawer Acrylic Bins

Up to 40% off select clothing, shoes & activewear.

1. Up to 40% on swimwear – If they are headed to the beach for spring break, you know they’ll be doing some shopping first!
2. Up to 40% on shoes.
3. 30% off Activewear – Target’s All In Motion brand offers some great options if you are looking for more affordable alternatives to the big brands.

Macy’s

Macy’s Presidents’ Sale is on and ends on Monday, 2/17!

1. Samsonite Spin Tech 6 Luggage. 60% off. Exclusively at Macy’s. 3 sizes, 6 colors.
2. Gorgeous Light Blue Floral Shower Curtain and Liner Set. $20! If you don’t need this for college, do you have a home bath that needs this?
3. Cuisinart 11-Piece Knife Set In Block. 40% off.
4. 12-Piece Black Rim Dinnerware Set. 62% off. Under $30!
5. 16-Piece Anchor Hocking Drinkware Set. 64% off. Less than $25 for the set. Eight 10.5 ounce and eight 16 ounce glasses.
6. 15-Piece Anchor Hocking Oven Basics Bakeware Set. 70% off. Less than $30.
7. Shark Rocket Pet Corded Stick Vacuum. 35% off. A bonus offer with purchase, get a Black & Decker rice cooker for $19.99.
8. 3-Piece Bath Accessories Set. 60% off.
9. Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Hybrid Oxfords. 40% off. A great casual dress shoe for events and interviews.
10. Calvin Klein Men’s Quilted Puffer Jacket. 70% off.
11. The Slim Fit Tux – Back on deal and less than renting!

Kohl’s

Earn $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent through February 17th. Redeemable starting February 18th.

*** UPDATE Sunday 2/16: I received a 40% off coupon good for today and tomorrow. If you don’t currently receive the 30%-40% off coupons, you can join the free Kohl’s Rewards loyalty program to be eligible.

If you aren’t a Kohl’s cardmember or loyalty program member with your own coupon offer, you can use code GOSHOP15 to get 15% off select items across the store.

There are some great bedding deals to share. If you’re not sure what size comforter to take to your dorm room, this article with the pros and cons of Twin/Twin XL vs Full/Queen comforters should help!

1. 🩷 Laura Ashley Love Shack Fancy Look Comforter. 25% off PLUS additional coupon. OEKO-TEX® certified.
2. 🩵 Laura Ashely Love Shack Fancy Look Comforter. 25% off PLUS additional coupon. OEKO-TEX® certified.
3. Plaid Comforter Set Under $42 With Coupon. 5 color options. OEKO-TEX® certified.
4. UGG Sloan Navy Comforter Set. F/Q only. My son has this set, and it is still going strong on year 4! OEKO-TEX® certified.
5. Ultra Soft Faux Fur Throw Blanket. This highly rated throw is 30% off plus additional coupon in 9 college trendy colors. OEKO-TEX®-TEX® certified.

Kitchen Deals:

1. 8-Piece Pyrex Bowl Set With Lids. Something you’ll use daily, and the lids make it easy to store salads, marinades and more in the fridge.
2. Pyrex Covered Baking Dish. As low as $9.59 if you have the 40% off coupon.
3. Gourmia 6-qt Digital Air Fryer. 22% off before applying your coupon.
4. Dash Appliances. On sale + coupon eligible. Great small appliances for apartments and dorms allowing cooking appliances.
5. NutriBullet Blender. 33% off before applying your coupon. BPA-free and dishwasher safe.

Other Retailers

Some exclusions will apply for some of these offers and promo codes.

WALMART – Arched standing mirror. 64”x21”. Under $55! In black or gold.

WAYFAIR – Up to 70% off clearance. Plus 152 Deals Of The Day. Lara’s favorite headboard pillow that both of her boys have used. Removable washable cover. In gray or white. Best price! Extended 24 hours

ADIDAS – Take an Extra 30% Sale & Regular Priced Merchandise. Use code SAVE. Very few exclusions! These Aqua Slides make great shower shoes and are already 20% off plus then take the extra 30% off with code SAVE.

AERIE – 30-50% off everything plus reward members get an extra 10% off. Ends 2/17. $25 Aerie RealMe Crossover Legging – Ends 2/15.

AMERICAN EAGLE – 30% off everything including jeans and new arrivals. Ends 2/17.

ANTHROPOLOGIE – Extra 40% off sale. Find some beautiful spring dresses for a steal! 

ATHLETA – Long weekend event – up to 60% off and extra 20% off sale. THROUGH 2/18.

BAUBLE BAR – Extra 50% off sale this weekend only. This favorite initial necklace is now only $15! 

COLUMBIA – Best Sale of the year – up to 50% off winter gear plus members save and extra 30% (signing up is free). This women’s jacket at just the right length is 50% off + 30% extra for members. THROUGH 2/23

DSW – Take $15 off $49, $20 off $99 or $60 off $199. Use code MORESAVINGS.

FANS EDGE – Take put to 40% off with code PRESDAY ⭐️. Stock up on fan gear for college – more than 500 schools available.

GAP – 40-60% off. It’s almost jean jacket weather! GAP FACTORY – 50-70% off plus an EXTRA 10%.

JCREW FACTORY – 50% off everything plus 50% off clearance. Such a great selection of jeans right now!

KATE SPADE OUTLET – up to 70% off sale, plus an extra 20% off select styles. THROUGH 2/20

KENDRA SCOTT – Buy one, get one 50% off fashion jewelry.

LEVIS – Up to 40% off sitewide and 50% off select outerwear. 

NORDSTROM – Winter sale up to 60% off.

SEPHORA – 944 items up to 50% off.

SHUTTERFLY – Unlimited $1 custom magnets – Saturday only!

SLEEPYHEAD MATTRESS TOPPERS – Save on any mattress topper. Use PSA80 for $80 off or PSA20 for 20% off. If you’re in the market for a Queen or King, use code LOVE100 to take $100 those sizes.

ULTA – $10 off $50 with code UBLOVE10 or $20 off $100 with code UBLOVE20. Online only: Free 15-piece beauty bag with $70+ online purchase. While supplies last.

UNDER ARMOUR – Get an extra 30% off UA Outlet with code EXTRA30 plus take an additional 15% off with UA15.

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