10 Back-to-School Must-Haves

Back to school means being inundated with ads for gadgets, clothes, and school supplies on every form of media. So how do you sort through the clutter to find products that are actually useful or unique enough to earn your money?

We’ve sorted through countless products to choose 10 of our favorites that can save you time, effort, money, and aggravation. Whether you’ve got an early learner heading to school for the first time or a young adult heading off the college, you’re bound to find something on this list that will help you ease into the new school year with a fresh outlook!

1. Jall Sunrise Clock ($39.98 on Amazon)

Rather than blaring a loud alarm, this clock gradually brightens the bedroom from 10 percent to full brightness over time. Choose to customize the gradual light over 10, 20 or 30 minutes. The light doubles as a nightlight or bedside lamp and can play the radio or soothing nature sounds. Available in white or wood.

2. Letter Lock ($15.99 on Amazon)

Opening a combination lock during the first week of school can be incredibly stressful, especially for younger kids. Invest in a letter-lock that uses the alphabet to form the word of your choosing.

3. Skateboard Backpack ($36.99 on Amazon)

Do you have a student who rides their skateboard to school or across campus? This skateboard backpack comes with double straps to fasten the board once the rider arrives at their destination. Features include a USB charging port, anti-theft lock and water-resistant fabric.

4. OmieBox Insulated Lunch Box ($44.95 on Amazon)

This unique bento box has two temperature zones to keep cold items cool and food in the thermos hot.

5. Magnetic Locker Organizer ($15.99 on Amazon)

This three-piece magnetic locker organizer set includes two cup organizers and one larger storage holder.

6. Reusable Notebook ($22.12 on Amazon)

Take notes, send them to the cloud using the free Rocketbook app, and then erase the pages with the microfiber cloth to start fresh. Comes with a Pilot Frixion pen.

7. Stick-on Dry Erase Wall Paper ($9.99 on Amazon)

Turn any wall into a whiteboard with this peel-away dry erase paper that won’t harm paint. Comes with four dry erase markers.

8. Flexible Surge Protector ($21.99 on Amazon)

Featuring three AC outlets and two USB charging ports, this power strip outlet extender comes with a five-foot extension cord. Adjust the squares to fit around the leg of a desk or chair. Available in pink or white.

9. Removable Highlighter Tape ($5.25 on Amazon)

Perfect for highlighting textbooks that need to be returned (or resold) in good condition, this tape adheres to most surfaces without causing damage.

10. Erasable Gel Pens ($19.99 on Amazon)

This 10-pack of retractable gel ink pens lets you write in fine point (0.7mm) and erase your mistakes.

Stock up on these back-to-school supplies to save you time, money, and hassle as your student heads into the new academic semester. A little focus on organization, efficiency, and convenience now might make all the difference academically down the road!