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The Ultimate Dorm Room Space Saver

It’s time to head back to school for a new year, hit the books, and enjoy all that college life has to offer. But it also means leaving the comforts of home behind and squeezing all of your favorite things into a tiny dorm room or apartment. The struggle against clutter is real.

The Stuff ‘n Sit

Stuff ‘N Sit by Creative QT is a perfect stylish, yet functional accessory for your dorm room. It gives you a place to store your stuff while also adding a touch of style to even the smallest places. Stuff ‘N Sit is a durable canvas bean bag stuffed with—your stuff! It can be used to store extra pillows for guests, blankets, and all of those clothes you can’t squeeze into your tiny closet. All this while creating extra seating for friends and a comfy place to curl-up with some required reading and a latte.

What to Stuff It With

Stuff ‘N Sit has a wide variety of colors and sizes to choose from that will match your décor perfectly. From stripes to solids, polka dots to daisies and extra-large to small, there are plenty of patterns and sizes to fit every room.  To use the Stuff ‘N Sit, simply fill it with the soft things that need a place to go and zip it up to create a plush bean bag chair in a matter of minutes. It’s the perfect cozy study spot or hang out space for you or your friends, and it instantly creates extra storage.  It’s a win-win!

How to Style It

We recommend placing it at the foot of your bed, next to your desk, or in the floor of your closet where you can pull it out when you need to use it as a chair. It could also work well in a common area to store extra blankets to keep you and your roomies warm during long study sessions or game nights.

Don’t worry about it getting dirty if you spill something on it. The Stuff ‘N Sit is machine washable and comes with a LIFETIME WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE. Its strong, soft cotton fabric, and extra-long reinforced zipper will hold up for life. We stand behind the quality workmanship of this premium bean bag.

So, save some much-needed space and add uncompromised style to your dorm room with a Stuff ‘N Sit this year.  Order your new MUST-HAVE piece of furniture with FREE shipping today by clicking here

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5 Reasons to Have Houseplants in Your Dorm Room

5 Reasons to Have Houseplants in Your Dorm Room

These low-maintenance houseplants have numerous benefits that every college student should get behind.

Whether you’re green-thumbed or not, gardening is probably the last priority on any college student’s agenda. Actually, it’s probably not on the agenda at all. With such a huge increase in responsibility, starting college can cause our actual priorities to become overtaken by stress, anxiety and loneliness.

Surprisingly, having a houseplant in your living space is scientifically proven to boost productivity, whilst also improving your mood. Plants can even help you to sleep, making them perfect companions for the stretched student. College News tracked down some of the easiest plants to care for, so there’s no excuse for killing your new roomie. Here are five reasons that your new best friends are plants.

  1. They clean the air

Indoor air pollutants are ranked one of the top five environmental risks to public health. Luckily, the evidence that plants clean the air actually comes from NASA. According to NASA, plants are “nature’s life support system” because they absorb some of the particulates from the air and also take in carbon dioxide, which is then processed into oxygen. Beyond this, microorganisms present in the plant’s soil also have a cleaning effect, which boosts your mood.

Our favourite plant to clean the air: Peace Lily

Care level: Easy

  1. They boost productivity

According to a study from Michigan University, being around plants can increase memory retention by up to 20 percent. Studies also showed improvements in both concentration and productivity. Large plants can also apparently absorb, diffract and reflect background noise. By also boosting alertness and reducing mental fatigue, having houseplants can literally make you smarter.

Our favourite plant for productivity: Spider Plant

Care level: Effortless

  1. They make you healthy 

At the Agricultural University of Norway, a study proved that the humidity generated by houseplants decreases dry skin, colds, sore throats, coughs, and the spread of flu viruses. Another study showed that being around plants post-surgery, led to significant improvement in physiologic recovery and lower systolic blood pressure. These benefits also extended to cognitive healing—patients with plants in their rooms experienced lower levels of pain, anxiety and fatigue.

Plants such as Aloe Vera are also medicinal by nature. Aloe can cure burns, ease constipation, aid cavities and ulcers, and has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Keeping one in your kitchen is probably a good idea if your unique gourmet cooking is considered a hazard.

Our favourite medicinal plant: Aloe Vera

Care level: Very easy

  1. They help you sleep

Most plants stop taking in carbon dioxide at night and instead respire like humans. However, some loveable specimens actually do the opposite. These plants are able to improve the air that you breathe during the night, increasing your sleep quality. Fragranced plants such as Lavender are also widely recognised as sleep aids. Lavender has been proven to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels—making it the perfect relaxant for your dorm room.

Our favourite plant for sleep: Snake Plant

Care level: Indestructible

  1. They reduce stress, loneliness and depression

Whilst it has been proven that houseplants reduce stress and anxiety levels, the act of caring for a plant can also better your mental health. Cultivating something has been shown to be calming and can boost self-esteem and feelings of control. It might sound cliché, but having something to water can get you out of bed in the mornings, boost your optimism, and improve your overall wellbeing.

Our favourite plant for mental health: Anthurium

Care level: Pretty easy

Further Reading: You’re Not Alone: Facing Loneliness In College