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We say it every summer, and every summer it still sneaks up on us. It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start prepping to go back to school. If you’re going away to college, whether for the first time or as a returning student,  the start of the school year is usually a mixed bag of feelings. The start of a new year holds infinite potential, but adapting to early-morning classes while dealing with noisy roommates and hot, cramped dorm rooms is no fun. So we put together some survival kits to make your transition back to campus a little easier.

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The washer and dryer are the unsung heroes of home appliances. They’re important, but unlike the kitchen appliances, they usually stay hidden away, only upgraded when they finally break. If you’re looking for the opportunity to revamp your laundry room into a high-tech clothes cleaning headquarters, here’s your chance. Samsung has hooked us up with their newest laundry appliances—the FlexWash washer and FlexDry dryer—to give away to one lucky winner. Entering is easy, just click through to the Samsung FlexWash contest entry page and fill out a simple form. Make sure to learn how to earn the chance for bonus entries!

Two of the best things about summer in Chicago are baseball and cooking outdoors, and this portable grill from Weber brings them together. Equally at home on your balcony or a party on the beach,  the Weber Q 1200 is easily portable, yet can quickly cook up a dozen burgers. Plus, it’s emblazoned with the logo of our hometown heroes, the Chicago Cubs. But best of all, it’s yours to win. Click through the image or the link below to enter for your chance to win!

Win a Cubs Weber Q Portable Grill

Our final giveaway is three-fold: Sonos S5 Music System, Sonos ZoneBridge & Apple 8GB iPod Touch.  The three of them come together for an amazing sound experience.  Enter to win for our last day of giveaway fun on our Facebook page.

Today’s giveaway is the always popular TiVo! Watch your favorite programs anytime, as many times as you want with TiVo.  Pause live TV and schedule recordings in advance to never miss any of the action.  Check out Abt’s Facebook page for full entry details.