Early morning wake-ups, the frantic packing of lunchboxes, running to the bus stop to greet friends… Sound familiar? It’s almost time for students to head back to the classroom, and as a parent, guardian, or student yourself, it’s key to ensure everyone is prepared for the big return. Back-to-school season can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. We searched the internet for some must-have back-to-school products (that will *actually* last more than a year) to help students of all ages feel their best as the school year starts again.  

Sony's WH-1000XM5 Headphones

Numerous sources have ranked these over-ear noise-cancelling headphones as one of the top pairs to buy among the best. Their noise-cancelling feature optimizes its noise-cancelling abilities to adapt to your external environment to provide the best listening experience possible. Bluetooth pairing capabilities make it seamless to connect to your smartphone, tablet, or laptop wherever you are. With up to 30 hours of listening time with noise-cancelling enabled, these will last from your morning commute to the gym to those late-night study sessions.  

Bento Box Lunch Container

Make packing your lunch bag easier with a bento box! Bento boxes are easy to pack in your little one’s backpack, eliminating the need for packing multiple food containers that kids might lose. These leak-proof containers are freezer and microwave-safe, with 4 compartments for snacks and lunch that will last your child all day.  

Bed-in-a-Bag Comforter and Sheet Set

If you’re moving into your dorm this week and still need bedding (we won’t judge!), this Bed-in-a-Bag set has everything you need to sleep comfortably. Available in bed sizes from a Twin to a King, these sets include a comforter, flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillowcase, and pillow sham. The best part is that these sets come in 30 different colour combinations so that you can match your bedding to your dorm, no matter the theme!  

L.L Bean Expandable Lunch Box

If you buy a new lunch bag for your kids every year, it might be time to invest in one that won’t fall apart. This expandable lunch box from L.L. Bean has room for lunch and snacks to last your kids a full day at school. The internal mesh pocket can hold an ice pack in place to keep food cool in addition to the insulating materials.  

Beis Daytripper Backpack

It might be worth considering investing in a backpack that will grow with you as a student. The Beis Backpack may be a little pricey, but this bag has room for everything high school and college-aged students need. With a padded laptop sleeve, 2 water bottle pockets, a front pouch, durable waterproof fabric, and padded straps, this backpack will last you through a full day of classes throughout your educational journey.  

LARQ Filtering Water Bottle

Students need to stay hydrated during the day to help with brain function, so using a filter bottle to drink the best water is only proper. The LARQ filtering water bottle is one of the best filtering bottles in the game, using Nano Zero filter technology to remove lead, heavy metals, chlorine, and particulates. The double-insulated interior helps to keep water cold for up to 24 hours, surviving the morning commute to after-school practice.   

Personalized Labels

We know our little ones might tend to forget their belongings at school or mix them up with a classmate’s. That’s why these personalized labels will be great to stick on your child’s belongings, from their backpack to their indoor shoes, so they’ll never get mixed up again.   

Erasable Highlighters

We all have those moments when we’re taking notes or studying and accidentally highlight the wrong information. Luckily, these erasable highlighters(!) are great for staying on top of your studies, while being proactive of managing minor highlighting mistakes that might happen.  

Faux Leather Macbook Air Sleeve

Protect your laptop with this stylish laptop sleeve! Its waterproof and non-scratch exterior will survive whatever you throw at it. The sleeve can also be used as a laptop stand to help you improve your posture and reduce neck strain by looking up at your laptop screen, instead of down.  

Large Stationary Pencil Case

These days, taking notes is all about using aesthetically pleasing colours and highlighters, so it’s only fitting that you have a pencil case to store all of your stationery! Find what you need easily with multiple pencil compartments, pockets, and zippers to store everything you need to write the best notes in your class.

It's here — and we're ready for it! We're welcoming Amazon Prime Day with open arms this year, and our Cityline producers have carefully selected only the best deals for our viewers. If you've found this page, feel good about it. We're taking the stress of shopping madness away by creating a personally constructed guide based on the current trends and quality products we would recommend our audience. We've rounded up good products with the best price, so you can feel good about hitting that purchase button.  Check out our list of top picks below. Happy shopping! Click here for more of Amazon's Top Sellers. Shop Prime Day Canadian Anniversary Deals here.  

Amazon Top Sellers

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)

Regular Price: $179.00 | Prime Day Price: $139.00   

Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-qt. (7.6L) 2-Basket Air Fryer

Regular Price: $209.99 | Prime Day Price: $140.58  

Bissell Little Green Proheat Portable Deep Cleaner/Spot Cleaner

Regular Price: $119.99 | Prime Day Price: $99.99  

Hasbro Gaming: Jenga Classic Game

Regular Price: $18.67 | Prime Day Price: $16.70  

Etekcity Smart Digital Bathroom Scale

Regular Price: $29.99 | Prime Day Price: $22.98  

Amazon Pool Days

 

Intex 12ft X 30in Easy Set Pool Set with Filter Pump

Regular Price: $203.19 | Prime Day Price: $60.96  

Intex Multi-Color LED Waterfall Cascade for Intex Above Ground Pools

Regular Price: $116.99 | Prime Day Price: $33.49  

Intex 28697E Magnetic Pool Wall Light

Regular Price: $118.99 | Prime Day Price: $33.84  

Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System

Regular Price: $234.60 | Prime Day Price: $72.60  

Amazon Kitchen

 

KitchenAid Cordless Variable Speed Hand Blender with Chopper and Whisk Attachment

Regular Price: $229.99 | Prime Day Price: $139.99  

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Staub Spoon Rest

Regular Price: $35.00 | Prime Day Price: $22.80  

Zwilling 3-pc Fresh & Save Glass Vacuum Gratin Container

Regular Price: $120.00 | Prime Day Price: $67.50  

Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster

Regular Price: $32.99 | Prime Day Price: $19.80  

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Pump Espresso Machine

Regular Price: $1,049.00 | Prime Day Price: $699.99  

BlenderBottle Pro Series Shaker Bottle

Regular Price: $16.99 | Prime Day Price: $11.89  

Amazon Home

 

Lush Decor Prima Velvet Curtains Color Block Room Darkening Curtains

Regular Price: $60.99 | Prime Day Price: $43.10

Patton Wall Decor Classic Black Windowpane Mirror

Regular Price: $153.97 | Prime Day Price: $100.90

Amazon Tech

 

Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, 8” HD Display, 32 GB

Regular Price: $119.99 | Prime Day Price: $79.99  

Echo Dot

Regular Price: $69.99 | Prime Day Price: $34.99  

HP Chromebook x360, Intel® Celeron® N4500, Intel®

Regular Price: $499.99 | Prime Day Price: $349.99  

What is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day is a global annual savings event exclusively for Prime members. During the Prime Day period, shoppers will have access to hundreds of deals from all categories, including tech, home, beauty, fashion, and more, making it a sale that is worth your investment. Stay tuned for Cityline’s lineup of amazing deals that you won’t want to miss!  

When is Amazon Prime Day?

This year, Prime Day 2023 is a two-day event from Tuesday, July 11, to Wednesday, July 12. This year marks Amazon Prime’s 10th anniversary in Canada since its launch in 2013. In the past ten years, Prime has evolved to serve Canadians across the country by working to offer Prime Free One-Day Delivery on millions of items to most cities and towns nationwide.  

How can I sign-up for Prime? 

Becoming a Prime member is easy with a few clicks! Prime members have exclusive access to Prime Day deals, so you must sign up before the big day. Memberships cost $9.99 monthly or $99.00 annually. Create your Prime account today by signing up here. Signing up for Prime gets you access to more than just Prime Day; you can stream and download movies and TV shows on Prime Video, get FREE one-to-two-day shipping on millions of items, access to Amazon Music, and much more.   

How do I get access to Prime Day deals?

Once you create your account, you’ll be able to view some early deals available ahead of Prime Day on July 11 and 12. Many of the products you’ve seen on Cityline episodes can also be found on Amazon. Shop our storefront to access some of the top-trending products showcased by the experts on our show!  

Can I add deals to my cart ahead of Prime Day?

Prime members will have access to exclusive deals that are only found on Amazon. If you want to keep track of deals ahead of Prime Day, Amazon recommends a few tips to help you find the best buys the sale offers.  

1. Create an Amazon Prime account and get a 30-day free trial now.
2. Download the Amazon Prime app for iOS or Android and enable notifications for the items you’re most interested in, recent searches, and recently-viewed items. On Prime Day, you’ll receive notifications on any available deals. By visiting the Prime Day Deals page on the app, members can create personalized deal alerts to stay on top of the best deals.
3. If you have an Alexa device, take advantage of its tools! Alexa can notify members up to 24 hours before a deal is available on items added to your list, shopping cart, or saved for later. With your permission, Alexa can also order items on your behalf, so you’ll never miss out on a Prime Day deal!

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SwitchBot

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Freezer Food Storage Block Maker

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MoChic Flat Water Bottle

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Kibhous Silicone Shower Foot Scrubber

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Latme Ice Roller

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