Labor Day is celebrated in many ways: picnics, barbecues, fireworks, shopping sales, and street markets. It's also the last weekend of freedom for many high school graduates going on to college. If you're hosting a Labor Day party this weekend, follow our tips for the best gadgets and gear.

First, you'll need to prepare your backyard. That means mowing the lawn, setting up chairs and tables, and getting rid of those pesky bugs. But here's how you can cut your work in half. The RoboMower ($1,195.99) cuts your lawn automatically using no gas, oil, or emissions. Just press the Go button and let the RoboMower do its job. Have to bring the office home with you despite the holiday? Well, you can still spend time with your loved ones with the Portable Outdoor Laptop Chair ($39.95). This collapsible chair and ottoman includes a laptop tray that slips over the mesh arms for books or a laptop, and side pockets to hold your laptop when not in use. And of course you don't want those pesky gnats getting in to your guests' drinks, so the Rechargeable Bug Zapper Lantern with LED light ($39.99) should do the trick. It switches from a 12-LED lantern to a bug zapper with an LCD display that shows the time, date and current temperature.

Next, set the table with paper plates, cups, napkins and silverware. But don't use just any ordinary cutlery set. If you're dining in the dark, use this LED Light Up Cutlery Set ($3-$4 per set). Each set comes with a glowing Red LED Spoon, a glowing Blue LED Knife and a glowing Green LED Fork! Just press the button to start the lights and change between the three different light settings. 

When it's cooking time, make sure you own these two BBQ essentials: the Grillslinger Barbecue Tool System ($99), a belt holster that can hold tongs, grill knife, spatula, BBQ sauce, etc.; and the Wireless Remote Cooking Thermometer ($49.95) that tells you in an automated voice when your food is done.

Of course you'll need drinks to go with your meal. For yummy margaritas or mixed drinks, you won't have to keep running in and out of the house to use the blender with the $49.99 Cabela Rechargeable Blender. It has a 10,000-rpm motor and both a 12-volt and 110-volt power cord. But if beer is more your drinking style, your friends will get a kick out of the Simpsons Talking Bottle Opener ($8.95).

And before you know it, it's time for dessert. The Hog Wild Motorized Ice Cream Cone ($9.95) will help your kids eat an ice cream cone without the mess. No more licking around the edges! Just load the removable dish with ice cream, push the button and the ice cream turns.

Chances are, you and your buddies will be winding down the night by watching football. Practice being the quarterback during half-time with the Automatic Quarterback ($69.95). This machine sends a foam football up to 30 yards, and adjusts between lateral passes and high throws.

Gearlog wishes you a Happy Labor Day!!