Are you ready to go Back to School? Check out these 8 products below. Which ones are on your list?
1. ScreenGuardz® Pure™ by BodyGuardz
Protect your student’s iphone or iPad screen with ScreenGuardz® Pure™ Premium Glass Screen Protectors. They can withstand the power of nails, a hammer, scissors and more. Made from a special chemically-tempered glass, the product has a smudge-resistant coating and high touch sensitivity. It’s also easy to apply as well as remove without damaging the phone.
Your student will be convinced if they check out this YouTube video to believe what it can do!
- MSRP: $39.95 for iPhone 4, 4s, or 5, Galaxy Note II or Galaxy S4; $59.95 for iPad Mini; $79.95 for iPad 2, 3 or 4 – Available at www.bodyguardz.com and at select AT&T retailers
2. CardNinja
The CardNinja eliminates the need for students to lug around a wallet or purse everywhere they go. It ultra-thin, durable and attaches securely to the back of any Smartphone. It tightly holds up to 8 credit/debit/ID cards, cash and even a key, and is easily attachable and removable. Perfect for going to class, the gym or night out with your friends.
- MSRP: $19.95 – Available in black, steel or eggplant at www.cardninja.com
For the student athlete that wants to take her/his fitness level to the next level or for the new freshman who wants avoid the dreaded “Freshman Fifteen,” that extra weight so many pack on their first semester. Pear Mobile is a ingenious on-the-go work-out program that works via an App on your iPhone that provides in-ear interactive coaching with a heart-rate monitor to create the ultimate workout experience. What really sets this product apart is the real-time coaching provided by renowned fitness experts who guide users through each workout with audio messages such as, “you’re in zone 4, slow down” or “spend the next 30 seconds focusing on your breathing.” (Check out the video here!) From calories burned to distance covered, PEAR lets you track and share your success with others. You can also listen to music and answer incoming calls while working out. Available on iPhone 4S and 5, comes with Earlock™ by Surefire® earphones.
- MSRP: $99 – Available at www.pearsports.com
For any student who wants the healthy alternative to dorm meals, the Ninja Mega Kitchen System is a great tool to help prepare fast, smoothies on-the-go. It’s the largest, most powerful kitchen system on the market with a 1,500 watt of power. It comes an extra-large 72 oz. multi-tasking pitcher great for entertaining, two 16 oz. single-serve blending cups to take your smoothies or shakes to class and an 8 cup capacity food processor to assist with meal prep. It’s dishwasher-safe and crafted of 100% BPA-free plastic.
- MSRP: $199 – Available at retailers nationwide – More info at www.NinjaMegaKitchen.com
5. Shark Rotator™ Lift-Away® Upright Vacuum Cleaner
The reality of living on your own is that you have to clean – so why not make it easy and efficient! The Shark Rotator Lift-Away has “Never Loses Suction” technology, Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology™, an advanced system designed to trap 99.99 percent of dust and allergens in the air, and is three-vacs-in-one:
- A powerful upright with enhanced swivel steering provides ultra-maneuverability to navigate around tight corners and furniture.
- A caddy with premium floor nozzle that transforms the upright to a canister-style vacuum to glide across the floor.
- Aportable Lift-Away pod is a lightweight canister that detaches and lifts away, making it simple to clean from floor to ceiling and tackle tough to reach areas, with ease
The vac offers an extra-large capacity dust cup, ultra-quiet motor, and a number of specialized tools.
- MSRP: $229 – Available at retailers nationwide – More info at: www.sharkrotator.com
6. Canvas Photo Wraps by YouFrame
Decorate a dorm or apartment with memories of family and friends with Canvas Photo Wraps by YouFrame. Transform those digital photos on your phone or computer into canvas works of art. It’s the only DIY canvas framing kit on the market. Each Canvas Photo Wrap takes less than 3 minutes to assemble: choose a digital photo, print on a standard home inkjet printer using the (8½ X 11) canvas provided, then attach to the frame, snap together and you’re done! (Check out this quick demo video showing how easy it is to assemble: http://www.yfvideo.com/)
- MSPR: $29.99 (3-pack) – Available at BJ’s Wholesale Clubs, Staples and OfficeMax stores nationwide – More information at www.canvasphotowraps.com
7. Great Papers! Glitter or 3-D Certificate Frames
Great Papers! Glitter or 3-D Certificate Frames transforms young student’s homemade artwork or ordinary certificates of achievement into something even more special – a glittery or multi-dimensional piece of art! The glitter frames (sold in 5 packs) add color and sparkle to make certificates pop, while the 3-D frames (sold individually) create depth and movement to any special words of praise.
Both fit 8.5” x 11” certificates and are reusable. Create your own personalized messages with free online printable certificate templates.
- MSRP: $5.99 – $6.99. Available at OfficeMax and Office Depot stores nationwide. More information at www.greatpapers.com
8. Playaway Bookpacks by Findaway World
A great item for the younger set are Playaway Bookpacks, a perfect aid for students learning how to read. This new program pairs pre-loaded audio books with their print counter-parts, providing a read-along experience helping emerging readers build literacy skills. The educational benefits include increased reading comprehension, retention, vocabulary skills, phonemic awareness, fluency, and other reading capabilities. Best of all, these Bookpacks are free at many local libraries throughout the country and currently feature more than 200 titles for various ages and reading levels.
- Available for free at select libraries across the country. More information at http://library.playaway.com/bookpack
