I can’t believe it, my daughter will be starting university in a few weeks. Just typing that makes me feel both sad and old at the same time, but that’s life. Kids grow up and they need to have their own experiences and life lessons. University is an amazing time in a person’s life and it’s during these years that their lives will be changed, and as a parent, hopefully changed for the better. It’s also that time when kids get their first taste of the real world, starting with when they move out of the spacious family home and into their dorm room.
Most dorms are small rooms with bare walls and a single window, but this tiny room will be their new sanctuary so naturally they’ll need to find items that make it comfortable and organized while efficiently using their limited space.
Here are four products that you can find at Canadian Tire that’ll help make dorm life a little more comfortable for your student:
1) The Umbra Mobi Hook
One of the main areas that needs organizing is the entryway. This is where coats, scarves, keys and shoes will be tossed as students rush to and from classes. The Umbra Mobi Hook comes 2 per pack and it’s perfect for just inside the door. It’s made of natural beech wood and painted steel wire. Kids can use their imagination when mounting these. They’re a versatile design that can be mounted in custom patterns and groups, in whichever way works best for a busy student.
2) Umbra Loft Entry Organizer
Another space saving and mess preventing product is the Umbra Loft Entry Organizer. This works as an all-in-one storage unit. It’s a coat rack, a shoe rack, and a shelf all built into one. It features 4 upper hooks for coats, 4 lower hooks for small items and a shoe rack that holds up to 3 pairs of shoes. At the top you’ll find a shelf with a front lip to conveniently and safely place keys, wallets, and mobile phones. This innovative design leans against a wall and reduces clutter. It’s very compact and efficient.
3) Umbra Shelfie Mirror
The Umbra Shelfie Mirror is another product that combines two products into one seamless design. The contoured metal shelf provides a convenient space to store items and also wraps around a frameless mirror. It’s the perfect place for those who want to keep a clean and organized look in a tight space. This product is another versatile one which can be used in any part of the dorm.
4) Umbra Stash Organizer
Not all storage products are made for mounting or leaning on walls. The Umbra Stash Organizer maximizes the space within a closet by creating additional storage right where it’s needed: On a hanger under your jacket or shirt. This ingenious organizer can be used to store such items as wallets, scarves, gloves and keys. Installation couldn’t be simpler, all you need is a hanger!
There you have it, four products that are very sleek looking, very functional, and best of all, they were all designed by Canadian students. This is just another example of a company talking and working with their customers to produce products to suit their needs.
Have you found a product that you love and helps with organizing your space? If so I’d love to hear about it in the comment section below.
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***Disclosure: I was compensated for this post in the form of products listed above and a Canadian Tire gift card but all opinions expressed are my own.
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All umbra errthang! Love that mirror shelf!
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Mini goat will fight you for it!
J’ai besoin de pleins d’articles pour bien organiser ma maison.
I need all items for organization.
Le miroir est très joli merci pour vôtre beau concours félicitation.
tres bon produit bravo
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Merci, je suis content que vous les aimiez.
Pour mon petits fils de 17 ans il en a grand besoin
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Les enfants de tous âges les aimeraient. Mon fils veut le miroir avec l’étagère.
Like the umbra stash organizer. Not a student but could use dozens of these for organizing outfits
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My wife isn’t a student either but she also loves them. Great product!
Je trouve pratique le cintre organisateur et le miroir avec tablette.
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Oui, ils sont très pratiques. Les étudiants et les non-étudiants les trouveraient très utiles.
Wow! These are lovely products! I need them to get more organized and really like the Stash Organizer.Thanks for the fantastic giveaway and chance. 🙂
Super le Umbra Stash Organizer! Beau concours 🙂
I like the Umbra Mobi Hook.
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Me too and you can install them in whatever pattern you’d like.
Wow!! Quels beaux items!! Ce serait bien dans mon petit chez-moi!! 😊je me souhaite bonne chance et bonne chance à toutes et à tous!
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Yes, they’re made for small spaces. Best of luck to you!
Good ! I want to win the contest !
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Good luck, it’s a fantastic contest to win. Keep coming back everyday.
j aimerai sa gagner car j adore magasiner chez Canadien Tire merci
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It’s a one stop shop!
The product I’m definitely going to be buying more than one of is the Stash organizer. No more going through the hat/scarf/gloves bin trying to find the matching accessories for the jacket I’m wearing. It’s going to be WITH the jacket…how brilliantly simple is that! Crossing my fingers to win!
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My wife would definitely agree with you. She has already purchased a couple.
I love the mirror! I personally can’t live without my Rubbermaid totes that I always pick up at Canadian tire.
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My son isn’t in university but he says that he needs to get the mirror also. With the built in shelf it’s the perfect spot to drop your keys off when you walk through your dorm room door.
Awesome!! Great ideas.
Gagner serait super car tout ce que vous montrez comme articles peuvent trouver place facilement et rendre la vie facile et tout rangé! Merci
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Je suis d’accord, ces produits vont certainement aider à organiser une salle. Bonne chance à vous.
Umbra has some really great products to help anyone get organized. I love these ideas!
pourquoi en anglais ,j’aimerais y participer mais je comprend pas l’anglais
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Mes excuses, mais j’habite en Ontario et je ne maîtrise pas le français.
J’adore les produits au canadien tire car ils ont toujours des aubaines formidables pour tous les budgets
Merci bonne chance
J’aime bien Umbra!
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Yes, they have some great products!
Nous habitons depuis peu dans un mini appartement. Alors, nous devons être créatif et maximiser tout l’espace disponible. Donc, ces produits seraient parfaits pour nous! Une belle trouvaille!
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Thank you, they’re perfect for apartments as well as dorm rooms
super cool. you can tell a lot of thought put into products!
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They actually consulted with students and listened to what the kids needed.
Je trouve génial toute ces choses qui ont été inventé pour les espaces restreintes
Génial toutes ces choses pour les petits espaces
j’aimerais bien gagné. Je me permettrais certaine chose que je n’achète pas.
Merci
J adore le porte manteaux merci
Cool le beau cadeau je pourrais me gâté du côté appareil menager
C est mon magasin préféré. Merci
j ai vraiment besoin de ces produit pour me faire des places rengement
Ma maison est en grande rénovation. Certaine que j’aimerais gagner…
500$! OK.J’en ai vraiment besoin.
j’aime bien umbra de bon produit pratique et ingenieux
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Ils ont consulté les étudiants pour faire des produits fantastiques.
I’d sure like to win this! Thanks
I love the Umbra combined coat rack, shoe shelf etc…. very handy!
I have my 👀 om it.
I would love to win
Amazing ideas for my two oldest ones living in their first rooms!
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Mine is starting also and she’s really glad for these. So useful!
Nice price hope tout win
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Thanks, good luck!
Umbra has great products! Does Canadian Tire sell them now?
Oops! I meant to say that I wasn’t aware that Canadian Tire sold Umbra products! (Sorry, I’m having one of ‘those’ days — LOL!)
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We all have those days every so often. All of the products I talked about are available.
Some great ideas here, and I love that shelfie!
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My son has his eye on it.
The shelfie mirror is everything so I’ll say that ! It would make an awesome addition
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So many people have their eye on that!
To be honest I need these items in my own house to help organize everything. Thanks for sharing
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Same here, my son wants the Shelfie Mirror in his own room and he’s only 15.