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Check out our top picks inside. [The Charlotte Observer]( Deals of the week We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. The newsroom or editorial staff was not involved in the creation of this content. [ ]( Source: iStock See how this TikTok mom takes school lunches to the next level Many students are already back to school, which means the endless cycle of packing and unpacking [school lunches]( has returned. We know how important it is for you to pack as much love and care into your [kids’ lunch boxes]( as possible. Thankfully, one [TikTok influencer]( has shared a few of her favorite ways to make back-to-school lunches more personalized and fun. [Read More]( [ ]( Source: iStock Teachers: here’s what to do with the last bit of summer break t’s almost time for the best and worst part of teaching: coming face to face with this year’s crop of kids. You’ll learn to love ‘em — you always do — but the time for that emotional labor isn’t here yet. Here are [some ideas]( to make the most of the last bit of your summer break. [Read More]( [ ]( Source: iStock It’s official: this is the ultimate back-to-school study buddy The first day of school is right around the corner, which means it’s time for homework and tons of note-taking again. If you’ve been sticking to slow traditional methods like pencil and paper or a keyboard, it’s time to change that. Take a modern approach this school year and cut your note-taking time in half with the [Scanmarker Air Pen Scanner](. This digital reader scans printed text from books and places it into your preferred document app so you can make the most of your study time. [Read More]( More of this week’s best deals: - [Students: here's what to do with the last bit of summer break]( - [3 dorm room storage solutions you're probably forgetting]( - [It's time to finally upgrade your study space with these life-changing products]( - [Simple solutions to the most annoying parts of dorm living]( - [Don't forget this must-have classroom essential — starting at $5]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you are signed up to receive special offers and promotions from trusted Charlotte Observer partners. If you no longer wish to receive emails of this type, you may [unsubscribe]( or [update your email preferences](. We are unable to monitor replies to this email. Please [contact customer service]( if you have any questions or concerns. [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [View in Browser]( Copyright © 2022 The Charlotte Observer. All Rights Reserved. 9140 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262