Guest Picks: Gadgets to Make Back-to-School Time a Breeze
What impresses me most about this Brother printer is its wireless capability. Send your report to print from your phone while on the way home, and it will be there waiting for you as soon as you walk in the door.
Never be late for class again. This sunlight simulator wakes you up naturally, making waking up on a dark winter morning a little bit easier.
Keep the entire family's schedule — soccer practice, dance recitals, school plays, parent-teacher meetings — organized on this handy whiteboard calendar.
Keep your workspace simple and clutter free with this desk set that includes a stapler, tape dispenser, pen cup and note tray. It's an organizer's dream.
A picture is worth a thousand words, and including your very own shots in your next report might just get you an A+.
Never misplace a charging cord again! The Lessev mobile station not only stores cords for multiple devices, but is a sleek and discrete charging station as well.
Nothing is sleeker, faster or more reliable than a MacBook Air. A must for any student.
Keep everything you will ever need all in one place. From pictures to school projects, you can take it all with you on this 1-terabyte external hard drive.
Get all your homework done at this corner station that has exactly what you need to focus your efforts on getting your tasks done. Working at this desk with space for a computer and plenty of room for books, I know I would be getting nothing less than an A+!
This gorgeous high-backed wing chair will have you doing your homework in style. I just adore the classic tufting and neutral color.
Brown baggin' it takes on a whole new meaning with the Zojirushi lunch box. Its four compartments to hold hot and cold foods would have me packing a full-out lunch buffet.
Get your work done in the loudest of coffee shops while wearing these Beats Solo HD noise-canceling headphones. Nothing will ruin your concentration.
When I know I'm going to have a busy week, I tend to rely on my trusty slow cooker. It makes weeknight dinners simple and fast, and they'll be ready when you get home.
Imagine all your textbooks on a single device. That's right: No more heavy backpacks. Put all your books, magazines, even movies and games on a Kindle Fire HD. You'll never find yourself bored in class again.
Whether you're up all night studying or out all night partying, the Keurig coffeemaker has just what you need to start your early morning. Personally, I cannot start my day without a cup of coffee.
I've personally learned this lesson the hard way: Protect the electronics in your home office or workspace by plugging them into a surge protector.
If you're like me, then you're always running out of the house with your phone battery on its last legs and no charging cord in sight. Keeping this pocket-sized battery pack in your bag at all times can be a lifesaver. From smart phones to laptops, this portable battery can add over three hours of battery life to your device. Plug in and go!Next: End the School-Lunch-Prep Chaos
Pens, pencils, rulers and markers — keep it all organized and in one place with this stylish canvas pencil case. I have one of these for my paintbrushes.
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