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Volume 60, September '08


Heading back to school doesn’t have to be a drag! With a slew of cool back-to-school product available, you can make sure you’re equipped with all the must-have picks. This month’s Tina’s Top 10 will give you a list of the hottest accessories that are so much fun that you will be looking forward to going back to school. From Graphic Notebook Paper to an amazing Laundry 101 bag, check out our Back-to-School essentials!


Taking notes for class doesn’t have to be dull—especially if you use this colorful graphic notebook paper. Give your binder a modern makeover with this set of 25 sheets of that are 3-ring ready. I definitely have a thing for stationery, and these would certainly keep me happy in class. I bet they would make fabulous paper airplanes as well!

//Graphic Notebook Paper

These powerful magnets are the perfect organizational tool and adhere to these boards made of real walnut & bamboo! Use them for all of your photos or important notes. Each board comes with twelve small strong magnets and hanging hardware, so you can place it by your desk or by your bed.

//Wood Magnet Board

Inspired by Salvador Dali's surreal paintings, the Dali clock by Chillichilly is the perfect wall accessory for your dorm room. Available in three different colors, this cool clock makes it seem like time is just melting away.

//Dali Clock

While it might be difficult to take proper care of plants with a hectic school schedule, these Grobal self-watering pots are just the solution! Available in a variety of modern colors, Grobal is not only incredibly useful—it makes for excellent décor. Grobal is designed so that you can fill up the pot with water, but the plant only takes in what it needs.

//Grobal

Looking for a lightweight, versatile bag that can be used to carry books to class or clothes to the gym? Check out Reisenthel’s line of Mini Max Shopper bags—sturdy, chic bags that come in two sizes. These bags are especially useful when you are on the go: they can be folded up and zipped into a small pouch. The pouch is attached to a clip that you can then add to any keychain!

//Reisenthel Mini Maxi Shopper

Aster + Sage has a line of chic organizers that are both useful and eco-friendly. In the Dani organizer, there are compartments for phone, pen, ID/Credit card, and there is a zippered compartment on back. The recycled fabrics used in their current product line are polyesters made from reclaimed fabric scraps and soda bottles—very cool!

//Aster + Sage Dani Organizer

School can get pretty hectic, and sometimes you need to charge your phone on the go. The Juicebar, a new portable charger from the UK, will recharge your phone battery even if your phone has gone completely flat. Just plug it in, and the Juicebar will give you up to 1 hour of talk time and 8 hours standby time! This charger is so small and light that it will fit in any purse. Currently available online, Juicebar Energy is looking for US distributors.

//Juicebar Energy

Picking items that are both essential for studying and great décor for your dorm room can be hard, but with this Knappa Tulpan lamp from Ikea, you get the best of both worlds. This chic white floral lamp is sculpted in a way that lets out a good deal of light, and at the same time looks like a work of art. Since it’s from Ikea, it also won’t put a hole through your wallet!

//Knappa Tulpan Lamp

For college-bound teens, one of the most important skills to possess is the skill to do laundry properly! For those who tend to be confused about what to put in each load, this is the perfect laundry bag. Made of sturdy denim, this bag is printed with Lindy Sue's most popular stain-fighting tips and universal laundry symbols. It can even be carried as a backpack and contains a zippered pocket for change.

//Amazing Laundry 101 Bag

Today’s tech-savvy teens tend to own a ton of cool gadgets that are often able to be connected to their computers. But with all those gadgets strewn across a desk, cords can get in a tangled mess. This innovative USB hub will allow to you use up to four USB attachments at one time, while only one cord is connected to your computer, giving you a much more organized desk!

//USB Snake Hub


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