February 8, 2023

5 Budget-Friendly Essentials to Prepare for This Winter

by Makayla Crowley

The winter months can be harsh on students. Snow, rain, and freezing temperatures are just a few things going to class can have in store. These 10 budget-friendly essentials can keep students cozy and prepared for this winter. 

  1. Warm Socks

Students need pairs of socks to keep their feet from freezing off while walking to class. Ones from Amazon are wool to ensure maximum coziness. They come in a variety of different colors and prints to match whichever aesthetic you are going for. A 5-pack on Amazon costs $10.99. DOOVID Unisex Athletic Socks Women Men Knit Wool 

  1. Earmuff Headphones

Students can listen to music while walking to class with earmuff headphones to prevent the freezing winds. Earmuffs that double as headphones are warm and students can listen to their favorite tunes with these Bluetooth earmuff headphones from Amazon for $31.28 ALZO Bluetooth Earmuff Headphones 

  1. Computer Sleeve

This computer sleeve can save your computer from all that Mother Nature has to bring. This one from Amazon is compatible with a variety of different laptops and tablets to keep your devices dry this winter and is only $10.98 Naukay Laptop Sleeve Case 15.6 Inch,Resistant Neoprene Laptop Sleeve/Notebook Computer Pocket Case/Tablet Briefcase Carrying Bag Compatible Asus/Dell/Fujitsu/HP/Sony/Toshiba/Acer/Fujitsu 

  1. Tissues

Love is in the air, but so is the flu. Bringing a pack of tissues to class could save classmates from an embarrassing sneeze attack. “Tissue On-The Go” is compact enough to fit in a backpack without taking up too much space. It is available at Walmart for $2.10: Coghlan's Tissue On-The-Go 2-ply Single Roll White 

  1. Burt’s Bees Travel Set

With the winter months comes dry weather. Walking in the cold can cause dry skin and lips. That is why Burt’s Bees Essential Kit is perfect for students. This set comes with body lotion, hand salve, hand soap, lip balm and even foot cream for only $9.99. Burt's Bees Essential Kit

 

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