How to Make A Bathroom Gift Basket

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My son is heading back to college soon for his sophomore year. He’ll be five hours away so I won’t be on hand to buy him all the things he needs. He has his own bathroom this year and I wanted to make sure he had essentials to create a stylish, chic look. After all, just because he is in college doesn’t mean his room has to be barren.  I decided to surprise him with a “bathroom gift basket,”  filled with items I knew he would need.
Do you have a college student returning to the dorm or know someone in their first apartment? Here's how to make a bathroom gift basket that they will need and use.

Bathroom Gift Basket Ideas:

I stopped by Target to pick up items fun bathroom gift basket ideas. The first thing I purchased was  Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® Mega Rolls because no one wants to find himself without toilet paper! They have four times more sheets in the four in one mega roll, to provide long lasting comfort. It also means he can forget refilling the toilet paper roll for longer periods of time.  Let’s face it, he is a guy and in college. He’s probably not going to remember things until he runs out!
I purchased a shallow basket to place all the goodies. I placed the Quilted Northern in the back of the basket and added the following items around it:
Make a Bathroom Gift Basket

  • 2 bath towels (which I rolled into circles)
  • 2 hand towels
  • A shower curtain
  • A bath rug, which I rolled into a circle
  • 6 wash clothes, rolled into circles
  • Basic toiletries, including
  • bath gel
  • hand soap
  • shave gel
  • Also needed:
  • Shallow Decorative Basket
  • Quilted Northern Mega Rolls

Stylish Storage for Dorm Rooms
I finished the basket by tying a thin ribbon around it to hold the items in place. This can be removed when he begins using the basket. Tip: If you want to perk up a shower curtain for low cost, cut the ribbon into strips and use the ribbon to hold the shower curtain instead of shower hooks. Cute and creative!

He’ll be able to have a the look of a refreshed bath for low cost. Remember, it’s the small updates with mega impact that give a bathroom personality. See what I did there? It’s punny! He can use the basket for stylish storage for his towels and wash clothes. Bonus: He will always know when he needs to do laundry.
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Another great way to help keep your college student in supplies is signing up for the Target Subscription Service. Just sign up and have items you use regularly delivered to your home or dorm! Make sure to add this Target Cartwheel offer to save on your next purchase of Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong Mega Rolls.

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41 Comments

  1. Awesome tips thank you

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  3. I love this! It’s cute but also practical and perfect for those teens heading off to college.

  4. Oh, what a brilliant idea. This is a nice gift to someone like my brother who just started from his first job after he graduated.

  5. This is such a cute idea! I love all of the items that you chose.

  6. This is a really wonderful idea and these are great items for gift basket! Love this idea!

  7. Oh, I love this idea! My oldest will be a freshman this year, so I think I’ll have to borrow your idea – he needs this.

  8. This is such an adorable gift idea! Perfect for a house warming shower!

  9. I have heard of all types of gift baskets before, but this one is really unique in my book. I think it is really great and full of things that everybody needs. That’s a really great gift idea!

  10. I like the way you put this together.
    It would make a great gift to a college-bound family member.

  11. This is a great idea. Plus, it will help them feel like they are at home when they have a few things that they are used to having.

  12. I love this idea! I have a college bound student as well, and it’s super important to have essentials (and stylish stuff) for their dorm room. Thanks for sharing! #client

  13. Making and gifting these kinds of baskets is one of my favorite things! Never a bad time to do some Target shopping either! Fun!

  14. This is such a great idea! While college for my 3 boys seems so far away, I know it will be here before I know it!

  15. I’m a regular Target shopper but I had no idea about this service option. I could use this for myself.

  16. You can never go wrong with a gift basket and it would definitely make them feel more at home! I love that you have all the essentials here!

  17. Oh, nice gift basket! I rather get excited receiving those as a welcome to neighborhood gift than a dish of pasta.

  18. You can never have too much toilet paper! This is the perfect gift for anyone moving into a new place.

  19. These are great gift ideas! I never thought of this before. Perfect for my friend that will move this summer!

  20. I love giving and receiving practical gifts! I never know what to buy for a house warming gift so this is a great help.

  21. Delighted to hear he’ll have a well stocked bathroom when he gets to college. I didn’t know Target started a subscription service. How convenient!

  22. This would make a fantastic gift basket for my niece who is entering college and moving to a new place!

  23. What a lovely idea to give as a gift for new parents or someone who just got a new home. I will have to keep this in mind as a gift giving basket this year.

  24. What a fun gift box idea, I hadn’t even thought of a bathroom gift basket. This is so cute and I would totally make one to gift to someone who just got a new place.

  25. This bathroom gift basket would be great for college kids. I only have one more child in college but he does not stay in a dorm, because the University he attends is just a short drive away from home. I think I’d keep this idea in mind and make one to give to a friend who will be moving house.

  26. Oh this would definitely be great as a care package for college students. Awesome picks! These will all come in handy.

  27. This is a really wonderful idea! Who doesn’t love bathroom stuff? We always run out so I’m all for gifting what i know will be used!

  28. I’ve never really thought about making a bathroom gift basket for someone. Actually not a bad idea considering every room in the house needs to be decorated and this would be a great way for them to do it without spending too much money!

  29. Make sure it’s a skinny length curtain for certain shower types… those old dorms can be tricky with long sheets and skinny showers.

  30. This is such a thoughtful gift idea for college students! Another great thing to add to the basket is rolls or quarters…that way, they have money to do their laundry instead of letting everything get stinky! 🙂

  31. What a great idea. I have a good friend whose daughter is going off to a new college, I can send her with one of these baskets and have her toiletries all ready to go!

  32. This is such a thoughtful gift basket for a college dorm or first apartment. I love that you included the shower curtain!

  33. This is a great idea for new homeowners. We all need toiletries and rarely think to gift products like these.

  34. This is a great gift idea! It’s perfect for anyone moving into a new place…and they’re all needed items!

  35. This is super cute! My older sister makes these all the time for our youth kids when they get old enough to head to college.

  36. These are great items for a first move gift basket. Everyone needs toiletries!

  37. This is a creative gift not only for college but as a house warming gift. Budget friendly for anyone’s pockets.

  38. What a great and practical gift! My best tip for furnishing a college dorm room or first apartment is to give practical gifts like this OR gift cards for grocery or home improvement stores.

  39. Bathroom gift baskets are perfect for college kids. They can never have too much bath tissue, hand soap and shower gel. Thankfully, all my kids are done with college, but I remember missing them so much and fixing up baskets for them.

  40. This is such a lovely gift idea especially for college kids ! The shower curtain will definitely come in handy at college … and most definitely the toilet paper 😉

    • What a great giveaway and inspiring idea to create a gift basket out of practical items and still make it look nice. my oldest just moved into her own apartment and is going to grad school and this would be perfect-thanks!