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Back to School Favorites: School, Lunch & Organization
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Get ready for a successful school year with these back-to-school essentials for kids and busy families. From lunch boxes and backpacks to organization, classroom favorites, school supplies, after-school must-haves, and mom-approved finds, this curate...
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School Supplies

 
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A classic school supply you'll be happy you stocked up on.
Mr. Pen Morandi Highlighters 16 Pack
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Sometimes it's the simple essentials that make the biggest difference. The colors are so fun!
Mr. Pen Sticky Notes 3x3, 12 Pads, 600 Sheets
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My tween is obsessed with these notebooks, and the colors that they come in.
SUNEE 3-Pack 1-Subject College Ruled Notebooks
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A true classic! We have used these backpacks for years, and they hold up so well.
JanSport Cross Town Plus Backpack - Pastel Lilac
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These pens write so smoothly, and come in such beautiful aesthetic colors. Who can ever have too many pens?
UIXJODO Gel Pens 5 Pcs 0.5mm Black Ink
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What a beautiful backpack, with so many compartments.
LOVEVOOK School Backpack for Teen Girls, 15.6 Inch Laptop
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Practical, well-made, and worth every penny.
SKYDUE Pink Pencil Case for Girls - Large Multi-Compartment
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A must have for all of my kids, perfect for keeping their papers in order.
HABGP 6 Pack Pastel File Folders with Pockets
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We always love their backpack designs. Great quality for the price!
Kids' 17" Everyday Classic Backpack - Cat & Jack™ Mint Daisy: Floral Design, Ages 5-10
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Scissors and tape always seem to go missing in our house, these are great!
iBayam 8" All Purpose Scissors 3-Pack
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We buy these pencils every school year. They are a classic, and work so well.
BIC Xtra-Smooth Pastel Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm, 40-Pack
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Another adorable backpack option. So so cute!
Kids' 17" Backpack - Cat & Jack™ Leopard
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A classic pencil, that have been a part of our household for years!
Ticonderoga® Pastel Soft Pencils, 10 Pack
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My girls absolutely love these, and the fact that they have their initial on it. Great quality!
YOOLIFE Pink Pencil Case for Girls Kids
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We love a great sharpener around here!
ZMOL Electric Rechargeable Colored Pencil Sharpener
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How cute are these? So perfect for pencil cases and boxes.
2PCS Pencil & Lip Liner Sharpener - School Gifts
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My youngest daughter loves these. We always have a pair for school, and home.
Fiskars Pointed-Tip Softgrip School Supplies Big Kids Scissors for Kids 8 to 11 - 6" Scissors - Purple Ombre
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I can smell these through the screen. An absolute classic, and must have. We go through multiple boxes a year.
Crayola 24ct Crayons, Elementary School Supplies for Kids, Art Classroom Must Haves for Teachers, Coloring Gift Ages 3+
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Love to have these notepads ready for notes, and the colors are great!
Amazon Basics Narrow Ruled Writing Pads, 5x8, 6-Pack
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Another classic to add to the pencil box.
Crayola 10ct Broad Line Markers, Bold and Bright, School Supplies for Kids, Art Classroom Must Haves, Drawing & Coloring Gift, Ages 3+
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We buy these every year. Great quality, and so classic.
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, 3 Ct
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My older kids love these!
MIUTME 276PCS 3x5 Colored Lined Flashcards
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Great classic highlighters!
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, 5-Pack
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Perfect for your kids locker.
Piffny Pink Locker Accessories with Whiteboard & Mirror
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I love love love how these write!
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, 24 Assorted
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A must have!
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, 12 Ct
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My older kids always have one in their backpack, and pencil case.
BIC Wite-Out EZ Correct Tape, 4-Count
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These are great quality, and hold up all school year long.
Five Star Spiral Notebook 1 Subject, 4 Pack
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Love these binders, and the colors that they come in.
Oxford 1.5" 3-Ring Binders, 4 Pack, Pastels
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These write so beautifully.
Sharpie S-Gel Black Gel Pens, 0.7mm, 12ct
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Lunchbox Favorites

 
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Makes packing lunches so much easier, and keeps everything organized until lunchtime.
Bento Box Adult Lunch Box 4 Compartments 40 Oz
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I will definitely be ordering these for my kids. I love that they can have their names on them, without the paper sticker labels. So cute!
Custom OWALA Name Tag School Label for Daughter Acrylic Glitter Cup Accessory Son Waterbottle Tumbler Plate Sports Athlete Personalized Gift
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All of my kids love these water bottles so much. They are leak proof, which is huge!
Owala FreeSip Sway 30oz Insulated Bottle
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Makes packing lunches so much easier, and keeps everything organized until lunchtime.
Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box - Cat & Jack™ Strawberry
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The cutest prints! These lunchboxes are super affordable, and last all school year long!
Insulated Lunch Bag - Cat & Jack™ Leopard
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Who doesn't love aesthetic ice packs?
2pc Refreezable Ice Packs - Cat & Jack™ Western
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Another set of absolutely adorable ice packs!
2pc Refreezable Ice Packs - Cat & Jack™ Strawberry
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Another great water bottle option, and so many great colors to choose from.
Ello Pop & Fill Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
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These last the whole year through!
L&A Bento Lunch Box - Leakproof 5-Compartment, BPA-Free, Microwave Safe (Pink)
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The corduroy is darling!
Coobiiya Corduroy Strawberry Insulated Lunch Bag
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I love to use these inside of the kids lunchboxes!
36 Pack Silicone Cupcake Muffin Baking Cups
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A fun way to make your own version of uncrustables.
Sandwich Cutter & Sealer 5 PCS for Kids
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These are excellent! I use them for my preschooler's lunches as well as road trip snacks.
5 Pack Bento Lunch Box, 4 Compartment Snack Containers
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Another great lunchbox must have!
Bento Box 4 Pack, 5-Compartment Meal Prep
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A must have for when you are in a lunch packing funk.
Feeding Littles Lunches: 75+ No-Stress Meals
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I love how these stack!
Caperci Stackable Bento Lunch Box 4-Compartment
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I love that this comes with a thermos too! Great for packing warm faves.
Kids Bento Lunch Box w/ 8oz Soup Thermo
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Great for fun ideas, for fussy eaters.
Cute Lunchbox Ideas For Fussy Eaters
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Super affordable, and great quality!
Amathley Bento Box Lunch Box 5 Compartments
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We have used these for years, and love that they are leak proof.
Simple Modern Kids 14oz Insulated Tumbler
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My kids love these fun ice packs!
Cool Coolers Kids Shaped Ice Packs 4Pk
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I love that these are a soft and flexible version of ice packs.
Fit & Fresh Soft Ice Lunch Bag Packs 2pk
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Great find, and fun colors!
CaCTOUR Kids Insulated Lunch Box Blue
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Great prints to choose from!
Insulated Kids Lunch Bag with Side Pocket
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My youngest loves this, and it's super easy to open for little hands.
Bento Box - Cat & Jack™ Strawberry: Leakproof Lunch Accessory
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So stinkin cute!
Insulated Lunch Bag - Cat & Jack™ Strawberry
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Love this design so so much!
Insulated Lunch Bag - Cat & Jack™ Western
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