School is out . . . forever. If all goes right, your new grad will never have to take another Scantron test or solve for X. Although you may miss the days of football games and extra credit, some students are thrilled to graduate and start work. And there are plenty of products that will help new grads clock in on time.
It’s your first business trip. You make it to your destination, but your luggage takes a detour. The Arrival Survival Kit by Urban Aid for women is made for these moments. This 7-by-7-inch package is stuffed with a T-shirt, underwear, deodorant and a pain reliever that you will so badly need. $36 at urbanaid.com or at Public I, 1923 W. Division St.
The client meeting — is it tomorrow or next Monday? And is the cleaning service coming this week? Keep personal and professional to-do lists organized with the
CrossItOff.list. This bound notebook has two parts — 150 pages of open canvas for jotting down phone numbers, lists and appointments. The second part is 25 pages of sticky notes for delegating tasks. $9.95
at getbuttonedup.com.
Employee ID, keys, cell phone, glasses, CTA pass. Getting out of the house can take forever. Organize it all with the Doorganizer. Made of cotton canvas, the Doorganizer hangs on the door knob and has three pockets to stash all your important stuff. About 12 inches long, available in black or red. $15 at wishingfish.com or call 877-785-3914.
Avoid being late to work with Clocky, an alarm clock with wheels that jumps off your nightstand if you don’t turn him off. No, really. Clocky gives you one snooze cycle to get out of bed. Sleep in and Clocky will jump off the nightstand, beep and roll into a hiding spot. Clocky can jump from three feet and roll on carpet or wood floors. $49.99 at nandahome.com or call 866-494-0494.