Back To Campus With Old Time Pottery in Knoxville TN


This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Old Time Pottery for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Back to school can be so confusing with the kids from kindergarten through 12th grade. Clothes, supplies, shoes, and so much more. When they cross that threshold of adulthood and they are going to college, preparing for a dorm can be even more emotional.

The little human that you cared for, tucked in every night, sang lullabies to, woke up and got out the door every morning, is now going out on their own, in their own place, and responsible for their own stuff. There is so much emotion going into it. Pride, relief, accomplishment, worry (so much worry), and all of the other emotions that just don't have words.

Will she remember to eat, will she behave respectfully, will she be ok out in this big world without me peeking in and making sure she's covered up? Oh my goodness, my eyes just sprung a leak. She is growing up so fast- she grew up too fast! Now it's time to make sure she has what she needs to get started on her very own adventure.

We just had the opportunity to work with Old Time Pottery to show off their Back To Campus goodies, I had a blast. Everything there is so awesome. This was my first time to their Knoxville TN location and I was impressed, to say the least. Their store is so clean and stocked, with a great selection of everything. No empty shelves anywhere and a clean restroom. Yes, I was there awhile.

They offer everything, for everything. So, my plan for shopping was out the window completely. I browsed their site for a few days thinking of what I wanted to get so I wouldn't get sidetracked, It was a great plan. I budgeted, I thought it through and didn't even get my list out when we got there. I kept having to remind myself of the purpose of the trip.

Aron and I have mentally redecorated our whole house with ideas from Old Time Pottery now. Were going back. I have a whole series of posts planned in my head about how to redecorate a whole house just from their store.

Keeping in mind dorm stuff and the fact that she will be starting with a blank pallet for a living space, we wanted to start by getting a little bit of everything. Just to lay the foundation. So we did that, we covered all of the basics. We covered the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
So, Walking in, one of the first things we came to was the bedroom display. This is what made my list irrelevant. It hit me like a ton of bricks, a dorm is going to be my kid's life for a few years. It has to feel like home. It's not just a place she's going to school, it's going to actually be home (sad face). Let's make it amazing.

Bathroom needs were the next thought. They have everything you could possibly imagine to make a bathroom absolutely amazing. Like everything, every style, and color!

Storage is going to be tricky. Keeping everything you want to have with you in a limited space while living in that small space can be tricky. Finding the right storage is key in this kind of living.

Studying is also a top priority. Old Time Pottery has so many cozy and inviting seating options that would be perfect for a home away from home.

Food. Essential to any growing mind is the food you feed it. In college life, I am assuming coffee and ramen are the 2 vital life solids one can't go without. Preparing them on a whim will be tricky- Not with this stuff!! Always remember my love, my kitchen is always open.

So now that I have rambled on and on about how awesome the store it, would you like to see what we came home with?

I wasn't kidding, a little bit of everything. Because of their amazing prices, I can go back for more, guilt-free!

We had so much fun wandering through the store and picking out all of our goodies. This is such a great place to get started on al of the Back To Campus Needs.
We got everything from every department!

Kitchen


Single Cup Coffee Maker
1.5 q Crock Pot
Single Burner


I love the selection of the mini appliances. These are perfect for the dorms. When we toured, they said that there are no flames allowed inside the dorm. No Candles, gas stoves, or anything to that nature. These are the perfect items for my kid to be self-sufficient on her own time.

Bathroom

Towels and Washcloths


The towels and washcloth selection are huge. Every color and print I could imagine was right there. We got 2 big towels and a set of washcloths.

Bedroom

Throw Blanket

I could have moved right on into the blanket section. They have the "bed in a bag" sets for every size and color. Not just that, sheet sets, pillowcases, throw pillows, throw blankets, comforters, etc. Finding everything you need in a pre packed set or individual pieces, are right there.

Storage

10 Piece Storage Container Set

Old Time Pottery has every size of storage you could think of. Under the bed, in the cabinets, any space you want to be organized, can easily be organized.

Misc

Wall Art Chalk Board
Liquid Chalk Marker
Magnetic Hooks
Flashlights
Screwdriver Set
Scissors


All of the miscellaneous stuff that we got is perfect for your first time out on your own. The screwdrivers, flashlight, and scissors are a must-have. The Wall Art Chalk Board and liquid chalk marker are a perfect pair for any busy schedule. The magnetic hooks are awesome for anything you need hung up.

I want to thank Old time Pottery Knoxville TN location for inviting us over to see what they have to offer for the Back To Campus season. They have several locations nationwide.
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1 comment

  1. Oh, I love stores like this.I could roam the aisles for hours, lol.

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