IKEA’s back-to-school boxes make shopping much easier

“There’s no place like home” may have rang through for Dorothy back at Oz, but it also rings true for Americans nationwide when they step foot into IKEA.

Well, not necessarily stepping into IKEA. Thankfully, you can shop for all of your essentials right online, just in time for back-to-school season.

This year, we’re genuinely obsessed with the retailer’s starter boxes. These individually curated options come in various types, like the Cooking and Eating Essentials Starter Box, the Utility Essentials Starter Box and the Bed and Bath Essentials Starter Box.

You can opt to purchase items a la carte, but these full-throttle bundles offer convenience and all the must-have items at your disposal. They’re especially perfect for embarking on your next dorm adventure as well.

Ahead, the Post Wanted team highlighted the best IKEA starter boxes to comb through and pick up before your first class. We love how everything is in one place — an organized set for an organized school year.

Not only will you snag 15% off when you buy a starter box but you’ll also receive a five-piece cookware set, an 11-inch frying pan, a 3-piece kitchen utensil set, a dish brush, a cutting board, a can opener, scissors, a microwave lid, a two-piece knife set, food containers, a colander, a pizza crisper pan, a pizza cutter, a six-inch bowl, two plates, a glass, sponges, a 16-piece flatware set, a mug and storage containers.

The IKEA Utility Essentials Starter Box helps any student say goodbye to the mess and hello to the organization. Inside, you’ll find a trash can, lint roller, dustpan and brush, laundry bag, reusable shopping bag, six-outlet power strip with a switch, toilet brush/holder, shoe bag, storage case, microfiber cloths, wireless charger, LED light bulbs, six-way adaptor plug, floor lamp and storage organizers.

Bed and bath items can quickly add up, which is why we love the IKEA Bed and Bath Essentials Starter Box. Here, you’ll find everything filled to your convenience: a bedspread, pillow, washcloth, bath towel, hand towel, hanger for the door, basket, shower curtain (with rings!), soap dispenser, toilet brush/holder, hooks with suction cups, bath mat and storage bins.

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