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the "i have my life together" school starter pack
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items Your ultimate back to school essentials list. Whether you're in high school, college, university, or starting a new job, these practical and aesthetic finds will keep you organized, productive, and make everyday life a whole lot easier.
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General stuff!
Inside pencil case must haves!
Unusual Must Haves!
General stuff!
The perfect everyday bag! It fits everything you could possibly need, making it perfect for high school, college, work, or travel. I used it for sports in high school, and it somehow held all my gear while still looking stylish with every outfit. The...
Hana Medium Tote Bag - Dark Brown - JW PEI
My holy grail water bottle! 🫶 Easy to clean, has both a straw and a chug spout, and feels like getting two bottles in one. Worth every penny!
Owala - Water Bottle
Protects your iPad without adding unnecessary bulk. The stand makes it so much easier to watch lectures, take notes, or study wherever you are. Perfect if you don't have a laptop!
Ipad Swivel Case With Keyboard - Amazon.com
Makes writing for long periods so much more comfortable. It reduces hand fatigue and gives you better control when taking notes or drawing.
Apple Pencil
Great for long hours spent studying or working on your laptop. They help make screen time feel more comfortable, especially during late-night study sessions.
Blue Light Glasses - Amazon.com
Keeps your laptop protected while you're on the go. The padded interior helps prevent scratches, and it's slim enough to slip into your backpack without taking up extra space. Plus so many cutey colors!
Laptop Case - Amazon.com
Keeps your AirPods protected from scratches while making them much easier to find in your bag. A simple accessory that's definitely worth having.
Airpods Case - Amazon.com
Keeps your lunch fresh throughout the day and saves you money by packing your own food instead of buying lunch every day. And lasts years!
Stainless Steel Lunch Box - Amazon.com
Inside pencil case must haves!
The best pencil case! It holds everything you need with plenty of room to spare. It's affordable, durable, and easily lasts the entire school year.
Nylon Pen Case with Window - Red - Muji
These are the only highlighters I use. The colors are soft, aesthetic, and make my notes look so much nicer without being too bright. They glide on smoothly, don't smudge, and the ink doesn't bleed through most paper.
MILDLINER Dual-Tip Creative Highlighter - Zebra Pen
My favorite pens for note taking. They write incredibly smoothly, dry quickly, and don't smudge as easily as most gel pens. The ink is vibrant, and they're comfortable enough to use during long study sessions.
SARASA Clip Gel Retractable - Zebra Pen
If you love clean, aesthetic notes, you'll love these. They have a fine tip for neat handwriting, the ink flows effortlessly, and the simple design looks great in any pencil case.
Pens | Gel Ink Pens | Japanese Stationery | MUJI USA
Perfect for marking textbook pages, writing reminders, or leaving yourself little study notes. I always keep a stack nearby because they're surprisingly useful.
Sticky Notes | Notebook Dividers | MUJI USA
Tiny but surprisingly handy. Great for organizing notes, handouts, and assignments without needing to borrow one from someone else.
Mini Stapler - Amazon.com
So much cleaner and faster than liquid correction fluid. It applies smoothly, dries instantly, and lets you write over mistakes straight away.
White Out Pen - Amazon.com
Unusual Must Haves!
All of this will save you when you least expect it!
One of those things you don't realize you need until your phone dies halfway through the day. Perfect for school, travel, or long days on campus.
Portable Charger - Amazon.com
A lifesaver during hot classrooms, summer weather, or while studying at your desk. Small enough to throw in your bag and surprisingly powerful. Also i find its a conversation starter!
Hand Fans - Amazon.com
Helps keep assignments, appointments, and deadlines all in one place. There's nothing more satisfying than checking tasks off as you complete them.
Planners - Amazon.com
Makes it easy to see your month at a glance without opening your laptop or phone. Great for keeping important dates front and center.
Desk Calendars | Shop Amazon.com
Perfect if you like planning one week at a time. It keeps your priorities visible every day and helps break overwhelming workloads into manageable tasks.
Weekly Planner Pad - Amazon.com