Ever since the lockdown started, online shops paved the way and became the one-stop-shop for many. Buying things online became a part of everyone’s lives during the quarantine, and “adding to cart” became a habit. When the coronavirus entered our country, going outside was prohibited and scary, and the thought of stepping out without knowing if you had contact with someone carrying the virus is appalling. Thankfully, there are online shops that got what we need. From groceries, food, skincare, to school essentials, all of these are accessible online.
Not only that, but online selling platforms like Shopee and Lazada are conducting the most anticipated monthly sales that they call “double double sale” where they sell all the products at a discounted price, depending on the date and the corresponding number of the month. It was just recently when they held a 10.10 sale that made everyone ~splurge~ on some home necessities and school essentials.
And since there’s a new schooling system for this academic year, classes are now being held online. Which means, students are not allowed to go to school or outside as much a possible. So a lot of them are depending on online shopping when it comes to buying school essentials for their online class.
We asked students what they usually add to their carts during the previous monthly sales and here are a few of their shopping must-haves:
Sticky Notes
If you have reminders or short notices that you don't want to forget, sticky notes are the answer. There are sticky notes/notepad features available on some devices like laptops and tablets, but nothing beats handwritten notes.
Here's where you can buy some cute sticky note pads:
Available on Shopee.

Ballpens
Choosing the right pen can be *tricky* because some determine how good their penmanship will be based on the pen they are using. So we list some of the *best* pens based on students' preferences.

Binder Fillers and Notebooks
Who says you can't do handwritten notes just because classes are online? For some, writing your own notes still gives a more satisfying feeling than digital notes.
Here's where you can buy affordable fillers and notebooks.
Highlighters
Highlighters are one of the basic necessities of every student, and there are different kinds of it to choose from, so we'll help you to narrow your choices down!
Earphones
Of course, video calls need earphones if you want to hear your professors clearly without istorbo. You don't have to spend a lot of money on your earphones. There are online shops that sell them at an affordable price. Puwede na if you're only using it for online classes. Here are some of them.
Essential Oils
Yes, you read it right. Some students use essential oils to relieve some stress due to online classes. You might want to try one, too, so here's where you can buy them.
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