Back-to-school season isn’t just about notebooks and new clothes. From college dorms and busy workdays to keeping kids entertained after school, a few helpful finds can make settling into a new fall routine a little easier.<\/p>\n
Lifestyle expert Jamie O\u2019Donnell joined Trevor Scott on We Are Austin to share some of her must-have products for back-to-school, college and work.<\/p>\n
MAXX Action Metal Mega Dump Truck<\/p>\n
For younger students, getting back into a school routine still leaves plenty of time for active play.<\/p>\n
The MAXX Action Metal Mega Dump Truck <\/a>combines a durable metal frame with a kid-friendly plastic exterior designed for rough-and-tumble play. Kids can push a button for realistic engine sounds, headlights and taillights, while the extra-large dump bed gives them plenty of room to haul dirt, sand, rocks, blocks and other toys.<\/p>\n With lights, sounds and motorized action, it’s an interactive option for keeping playtime going after the school day ends.<\/p>\n The MAXX Action Metal Mega Dump Truck is available at Target and Amazon for $26.99.<\/p>\n Ninja HydraSense Intelligent Water Filtration System<\/p>\n Whether you’re moving into a campus apartment, setting up a dorm or simply trying to make hydration easier at home, the Ninja HydraSense Intelligent Water Filtration System is designed to give users more control over the water they’re drinking.<\/p>\n The system uses Precision Pressure Technology and is designed to remove up to 99% of more than 80 contaminants, including PFAS, lead, microplastics and pharmaceuticals, while preserving beneficial minerals including calcium, magnesium and potassium.<\/p>\n Intelligent filter monitoring and instant dispensing also make it easy to access filtered water without relying on stacks of individual water bottles.<\/p>\n The Ninja HydraSense Intelligent Water Filtration System is available at SharkNinja.com<\/a> for $199.<\/p>\n Zevo Compact Flying Insect Trap<\/p>\n Unwanted roommates are already enough of a college headache. Flying insects don’t need to join the list.<\/p>\n The Zevo Compact Flying Insect Trap is designed with smaller spaces like dorm rooms in mind. The compact, odorless trap works around the clock to lure, trap and kill flying insects without taking up much space.<\/p>\n It’s an easy addition to a college checklist for students who want to keep their dorm or apartment comfortable while focusing on classes and settling into the semester.<\/p>\n The Zevo Compact Flying Insect Trap is available at major retailers including Target, Walmart, Amazon and Home Depot for around $15.97. Learn more at ZevoInsect.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Accelerator Active Energy<\/p>\n Early mornings, classes, commuting and long workdays can make getting back into a fall routine an adjustment.<\/p>\n Accelerator Active Energy is designed to support energy and focus with 200 mg of natural caffeine, zero sugar and five calories. Its formula is clinically studied to support energy and focus, and the drink is NSF Certified for Sport, making it an option for college athletes as well.<\/p>\n Flavors include Tropical Punch, Cotton Candy and Rocket Pop.<\/p>\n Accelerator Active Energy is available at QuikTrip and Amazon. Find more information at DrinkAccelerator.com.<\/a><\/p>\n From making playtime more fun to tackling dorm life and powering through busy days, these finds can help students, families and professionals head into fall feeling a little more prepared.<\/p>\n