Whether you are preparing to send your young adults off to college or you’re moving yourself into an apartment ahead of beginning graduate studies, now that August is here, back-to-school season has begun. The best way to feel good about this new home away from home? Fill it with warm colorful pieces, some useful, easy-to-operate tech, and cozy furniture sure to truly make a new abode feel anything but humble. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite goods, from home decor to tech, that will help start the school year off on the right foot.
12oz Avocado Mug by Tabitha Brown for Target
Two things everyone loves are avocados and Tabitha Brown. Pack your space with adorable and colorful mugs from her second collection with Target like this one, helping you to keep your coffee coming for those late-night study sessions.Available at
Google is making quite the convincing case for you to start the new school year with a new phone. Packed with stellar features, including ‘Direct My Call’ and the ‘Magic Eraser,’ handle business, take impressive photos and always stay connected — for prices that are half of what you see on the market for cell phones.
Sustainably made with repurposed recycled plastic and foam, and available in bright, bold colors, forget being a bean bag, the Squishy is a little bit of a chair, a little bit of a pillow, and a whole lot of comfort for any living area or bedroom.Available at