Perks and Rec: Cute desk accessories are on sale at Ban.do

Take a good look at your desk. Does it feel a little... boring? If the answer's yes, then head on over to Ban.do, where select office supplies and decor are 20% off with the code NICEDESK. To add a pop of color, grab some pens, washi tape or a notebook with a wild print. For something bigger, check out their vases and mug rugs. Pro tip: these also make a great gift for a student headed back to school soon.

Speaking of heading back to school, now's the time to pick up the laptop your student needs for the new year. Our overall value pick for students, the Acer Swift 3 OLED, is on sale today. For college students, we think the 2020 MacBook Air is your best bet, and it's 25% off right now.

If you're in back-to-school planning mode, be sure to take a peek at our definitive school supplies list for every grade. Have a great Monday, friends.

— Sara Beth Bolin, Newsletter Writer

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