<p>Good info! Son already has the matress pad, but not the mattress protector.<br>
I haven’t seen any aisles stocked with college stuff yet, but there should be some soon. We have already bought quite a bit. He will need more than most if he gets into the Cerro Vista dorms.</p>
<p>This week we can pay an installment on the dining plan. Big money is going to start flowing!</p>
<p>I just checked Overstock.com. They have a reasonable selection of Twin XL bedding, including a variety of mattress toppers. I’ve been very satisfied with purchases I’ve made through Overstock.</p>
<p>D and her room mate have been chatting about who will be bringing what. As far as I know, the issue of CP provided fridges is still not resolved, so we may be bringing one of these. I also seem to remember reading a CC post which suggested bringing a tower fan since it can get very hot in the rooms - esp. the red bricks. Costco has a unit for sale at this time.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if the dorms will be open during SOAR? It would be helpful to actually walk through a room with a tape measure.</p>
<p>I’ve bought a lot of merchandise on Overstock in the past. Thanks for the tip.</p>
<p>I also visit Ross (Dress for Less store) frequently to see if I can find any bargains. They don’t have a huge assortment of XL Twin bedding, but I was lucky to find an orthopedic foam XL Twin mattress topper for $14.99 by BeautyRest. It has a 2 year warranty. I also found some XL Twin sheets for a bargain price, as well as a comforter and lightweight blanket. And a bolster pillow. We might return the comforter if she finds something she likes better. This one is nice, but could be longer.</p>
<p>Target.com has a huge selection of mattress pads. And some of them are reasonably priced. I just don’t like the shipping prices! :(</p>
<p>Sometime in August, the dorm students will get some offer in the mail about dorm twin XL bedding, linens and more. We didnt use them but bought our twin XL bedding (mattress pad and foam mattress included) in the local stores, which will have twin XL stuff July and August or until the stock is depleted. Full size works, too.</p>