It's Officially Time to Start Your Back-to-School Shopping

Starting with these mini fridges on sale at Target!

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July 24, 2019

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With a new school year just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping, especially if you have a child heading off to college. Whether your kiddo is a freshman living in a dorm for the first time or a senior moving off-campus, chances are they’ll need a mini-fridge.

We know you’ll leave them stocked up with healthy snacks and beverages, which means they’ll need a place to keep everything chilled.

Right now, Target is offering great deals on highly rated mini fridges of all sizes. Whether you get it delivered or choose to pick up in-store, you’ll love how great these savings are.

$74.99

BUY IT: Target, $74.99 (reg. $109.99)

This little fridge is perfect for those teeny-tiny dorm rooms. Inside, you’ll find a slide-out shelf and small freezer compartment — perfect for storing compact snacks and drinks, like yogurt and sodas. It also has a reversible door, so you can set it to open in the most convenient direction.

BUY IT: Target, $99.99 (reg. $149.99)

For something a little larger, this mini fridge is a great option. This one has a freezer compartment and reversible door, too that adds a four-can dispenser — perfect for keeping all of your college kid’s beverages perfectly chilled.

BUY IT: Target, $129.99 (reg. $189.99)

For an even bigger option, this Whirlpool fridge has a three-shelf design, full-width freezer compartment, slide-out glass shelf and 8-can dispenser. If you’re furnishing a suite-sized dorm or college apartment, this is a great mode.

BUY IT: Target, $109.99 (reg. $179.99)

If your student is all about aesthetically pleasing design, this retro-inspired mini fridge is a must-have. It’s available in three great colors (eggshell blue, red and black) and has cool chrome features. One reviewer writes that they’re, "so pleased with this little fridge. It’s so incredibly cute and keeps my items really cold. The color is fantastic!"

BUY IT: Target, $139.99 (reg. $179.99)

For complete freezer action, pick a mini fridge that has a separate freezer compartment. Inside the fridge, you’ll find a cubby for soda cans and a handy produce drawer.

BUY IT: Target, $149.99 (reg. $189.99)

If your kiddo doesn’t need a traditional mini fridge, they’ll love this beverage center. It holds up to 45 cans, so it’s perfect for any student who plans on hosting tons of get-togethers this semester.

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