Category: ***Back To School

What’s the best electric pencil sharpener? To find out, we asked the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) for their favorites. Then we asked experts (that is, teachers) for their picks. After narrowing down the field to a dozen brands, we compared each on quality, durability and price. Here are the winners! FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for parents, kids and the home since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review—that keeps it real! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported.

What’s the best reader pillow? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books to find out their favorites for both kids and adults. We took their suggestions and then another 9 hours of research, comparing pillows on comfiness, back support and affordability. Here are the ones we’d recommend! FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home, parents and families since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t money or freebies from the brands we review. Our reviews are 100% reader-supported! Thanks in advance for reading this article!

What’s the best electric stapler? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find their favorites. Then we did additional research, comparing performance and value. Finally, we tested out several top brands. Here are the models we’d recommend! FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home, families and kids since 19943. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported—so we greatly appreciate you reading this article!

Best Overall Stapler: Swingline Stapler, Commercial Desktop Stapler What makes a great stapler? To find out, we tried out several top brands of staplers—from expensive names to generic competitors. Which were most sturdy?...