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High School Must-Haves I Wish I Bought Sooner ✏️ | School Supplies, Organization & More
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items After years of school, testing different supplies, and figuring out what actually makes a difference, I created my ultimate list of back-to-school essentials that are genuinely worth buying. These aren’t just the items teachers put on a supply list -...
Whether you’re entering high school, preparing for a busy semester, or just looking for supplies that will last all year, this list has something for you. I’ve included practical favorites, aesthetic upgrades, and products that solve common school pr...
I’ll continue updating this list with new discoveries, so save it for your next back-to-school shopping trip! Let me know your favorite school essentials - I’m always looking for new recommendations.
Whether you’re entering high school, preparing for a busy semester, or just looking for supplies that will last all year, this list has something for you. I’ve included practical favorites, aesthetic upgrades, and products that solve common school pr...
I’ll continue updating this list with new discoveries, so save it for your next back-to-school shopping trip! Let me know your favorite school essentials - I’m always looking for new recommendations.
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Emergency Kit
Beauty Kit
Basic School Supplies
Emergency Kit
This is everything that should be in your backpack that will save your life!
They stick to underwear and do not have wings which always irritate me. They absorb a lot, are comfortable, and easy to pack in bags. The pads have great absorption which allows me to not have to change my pad often even when I’m having heavy flow.
Stayfree Maxi Super Long Wingless Menstrual Pads - 66ct
Smells amazing and fits anywhere! Buying from Trader Joe’s is a lot less than it is sold for on Amazon!
Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray
These are comfortable and not filled with chemicals. They fit anywhere and are great for heavy flow days.
Honey Pot 100% Organically Grown Cotton Tampons - Super absorbency - 18 ct
These smell great and are super gentle. I love the size as they can fit in any bag!
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes Travel Pack - Tropical Splash - 20ct
These are great if you start to leak through your underwear and bottoms. You can store your outfit in these bags until you get home so that you don’t leave a bad smell in your bags
Ziploc Gallon Freezer Bags, Stand-Up, 66 Ct
I could not find the exact bag I used in my video (as it is not being made anymore) but this one has the same dimensions. Plus, it has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
BAGSMART Wide-open Makeup Bag Cosmetic Pouch Organizer Travel Toiletry Bag Essentials Accessories for Women Girls, Leaf Quilted - Pink - Walmart.com
This is inexpensive, smells great (not overpowering or irritating), and is from a good brand.
Jergens Ultra Healing Body Lotion for Dry Skin with Vitamins C, E and B5 - Travel Size - 2 fl oz
This will fit in the bag below and it is amazing! Having a fresh breath is nice especially when I drink hot tea while on my period.
Reach Toothcare Set - Trial Size - 2ct
I love these because they can reach tricky places! The best part is that you can leave them in emergency kits and the tips will NOT stab you.
Plackers Micro Line Dental Flossers, 300 CT - CVS Pharmacy
This smells amazing, is super slim, and works well! I love the look and the citrus smell so much.
Citrus Grove Hand Sanitizer
Beauty Kit
This is a cute size and gets the job done! I take it with me to school and when I go camping!
Wet Brush Mini Detangler Hair Brush - Matte Black
This is my favorite scent at the moment due to the fact I love lavender! It works and is super cute.
Native Solid Deodorant for Women & Men - Lavender & Rose - Aluminum-Free 2.65oz: Paraben-Free, Vegan
My sisters and I love using this as it smells fresh all day! I recommend you get the same brand of deodorant as the one you put on in the morning so you smell the same all the time.
Native Aluminum Free Travel Size Mini Deodorant - Coconut & Vanilla - 0.5oz
In my opinion, thick hair ties are the best! They are heavy duty and can handle being stretched.
Goody Elastics - Black - 30ct
This is my personal favorite! I love the scent and it is a fun bottle! Also, it is a great b-day gift as you can match it to gift basket color themes!
Vanilla & Coconut Fragrance Body Mist - DAISE | Ulta Beauty
I love these because they come in many colors, are a 3 pack, and have 4.7 reviews.
LISAPACK 8ML Atomizer Perfume Spray Bottle for Travel (3 PCS) Empty Cologne Dispenser, Portable Sprayer (Black) - Walmart.com
I love this because it has great reviews and is the best for natural nails.
Dr. Dana Precision Glass Nail File
Basic School Supplies
Genuinely the best supplies! I love these cause they can take a ton of damage and will not break!
These come in great colors! I am able to reuse these every year cause they will NOT break!
Five Star Stay Put Plastic and Prong Folder Black 340300D WMT22 305025331 classType VARIANT athbdg L1300 from search Walmart
This is a three pack which I love using! I organized mine with one holding colored pencils, one holding markers, and one holding highlighters!
Mr Pen Clear Pencil Case Pack of 3
I love this so much! While this is expensive, I go to a high school with an A/B day schedule which means I only have 4 classes a day. I always struggled with carrying way too much and this is amazing to reduce over packing. This is not for everyone t...
The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack
I love ANKER in general! This is super slim and perfect for being on the go. When I have after-school rehearsals, this keeps my phone alive.
Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim)
I loved this when I had 7 classes a day! This fits everything you need and more. My favorite part is that it has a separate zipper just for your laptop! (really important to me)
Big Student Jansport Backpack
I always had homework that required the use of a calculator. I recommend getting a TI84 Plus CE in a neon color so it's harder for others to steal your calculator. This is allowed on SATs, PSATs, and most (if not all) online tests.
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator, Bionic Blue