12 Favorite Finds for Back to School
Summertime flew by this year and it’s already time to be all in on back to school planning! Whether you have young children starting school for the very first time, middle or high school age students, or a child going off to college you’ll love this assortment of our Favorite Finds for Back to School to help your family be ready to tackle the school year ahead.
12 Back to School Favorites
I received a variety of samples in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.
School Must-Haves for Kids & Families
You’ll find an entire collection of back to school products including academic planners, notebooks, and pens to help you step into the new school year with success with PAPERAGE. They have beautiful and very high quality notebooks that will leave you wanting to take notes during class. I picked out this beautiful Line Spiral Notebook in the painted floral pattern. Pair it with a fun set of felt tip fine point pens in pastel or rainbow colors. Whether you like lined paper, dotted, grid, or blank pages, you can’t go wrong.
A great place to start with a cute collection of products is the PAPERAGE Bullet Journal Kit. You pick your color of hardcover dotted journal notebooks and then you’ll find included 12 fineliner pens, sticker and stencil sheets, and washi tape to help you start journaling, note taking, or doodling with a variety of tools to help.
An essential your children will take with you everywhere you go this school year is a high quality reusable water bottle. I love the Takeya water bottles for their thoughtful features and design that make them easy to use and fun to bring with you. They have a new Glow in the Dark Sports Kids Water Bottle collection that the kids will love. They have a cool confetti glow in the dark pattern in 4 colors. They are the perfect size at 18oz – not to big to be a burden but still carry a ton of water for less frequent refills.
Takeya water bottles have a triple-layer insulation with a copper lining that keeps your water ice-cold for up to 36 hours. You can choose from their leakproof straw lid or spout lid styles based on your preference. The loop handle makes it comfortable and easy to carry between classes. And you’ll love the durable silicone bumper that protects against dings and noise that is built into the design so that it’s flush with the bottle and easily fits in all your cup holders!
Gear up for all of the Back to School events and in-class dress-up opportunities including the 100th Day of School and Favorite Book Character days with the help of HalloweenCostumes.com the world’s largest online Halloween costumes retailer! They have over 12,000 unique costumes styles to choose from including officially licensed designs from all of your favorite shows including Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more! We had so much fun picking out a couple of favorite Halloween Costumes for our family including this adorable Garden Gnome Women’s Costume I’m excited to wear this fall.
And how cute is this Minecraft Inflatable Ender Dragon Costume for Kids? It’s one of my son’s favorite video games and he couldn’t wait to try it on! I loved the entire collection of costumes and it made it so hard to pick. My kids always love inflatable costumes as they make such a big statement like the Adult Disney Wreck it Ralph Inflatable Costume or the Adult How to Train Your Dragon Toothless Costume. Start by browsing the HalloweenCostumes.com Made By Us Exclusive Costumes for unique costumes with amazing designs! No matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong!
Perfect for High School & College
Keeping your devices charged and ready to go will help you stay on task in class, and Limitless Innovations has just the solutions you need to easily recharge throughout the day. I love the Ultimate 15,000mAh Portable Power Bank that is an all-in-one solution. It includes 3 different built-in cables so you never need to hunt for a cable to recharge on the go. You will easily see how much battery power is left in the bank with the large LED digital display. It has additional thoughtful features including a built-in phone stand, a convenient carrying strap, even a flashlight mode, plus a retractable AC power plug to recharge the power bank at any outlet. With the high battery capacity, you can recharge your phone 2-3 times!
Another thoughtful product is the ChargeHub X5 Desktop Charging Station. This one hub can charge up to 5 different devices at once with ease. It includes 5 mini cables so you won’t be fighting a tangle of cords as you recharge all the different devices you own. This has been so helpful for my boys at their desks to let all of them recharge their headphones, phones, and other devices with ease after school. Whatever type of power solution you need, you can find it at Limitless.
You can easily tackle any skin needs with the help of Dr Doug’s balms. They are dermatologist recommended, cruelty free, paraben free, and made with natural ingredients to help protect, heal, and restore your skin. It all started with the needs for one product that could prevent chaffing, ease muscle soreness, and heal skin – without any side effects. From that need, the Original Miracle Balm was created, which can soothe dry or itchy skin, prevent chaffing and blisters, and offers fast relief.
Now, Dr Doug’s has a variety of formulas including a Miracle Balm + Zinc that adds sun protection and a Bug Potion + Zinc that tackles both avoiding bug bites with a DEET-free formula and protecting your skin from sunburns! I love the Lip Logic that keeps your lips smooth and nourished while being protected with zinc. A good place to start is with the Best Sellers Toolkit which includes the Original Miracle Balm, Magnesium Balm, and a Recovery Balm in the popular 2oz twist up packaging. These three products will help with recovery for your little athletes and any minor ouchies along the way.
Pack all your classroom necessities with you with the gorgeous collection of bags by shortyLOVE. A must-have to take with you into the new school year is the Tate Quilted Backpack. It is so cute and designed with all the features you need including a padded laptop pocket that fits a device up to 15,” an interior divided patch pocket to hold your phone, earbuds, or other small items, a top zipper pocket to secure your necessities and a handy key leash so you never lose your keys in the shuffle. Outside you’ll find two deep side pockets for your water bottle or to quickly stash your phone. Plus a front pouchlike pocket for the things you need to be able to grab quickly. It’s the perfect size to carry all the essentials for the school year.
You’ll also love the Cleo Quilted Wristlet Clutch that can be a quick grab and go wallet to hold your phone, lip gloss, and supplies. Repurpose it during the day to hold your classroom essentials to easily grab what you need from the bottom of your backpack. Another great option to keep all of your school supplies easy to find is the Stevie Small Cosmetic Bag. It’s a cute cube shape that opens wide so you can see everything at once. The bag stands up on your own so can reach in to grab what you need with ease. It has a nylon wipeable lining and side pockets to help you stay organize.
After School Fun for Kids
It will be easy to get your children to spend time outdoors and with their friends with an eBike by Huffy. The Huffy Quantis Kids 24-inch eBike is built for riders ages 12+ with a lightweight hardtail frame that is both durable and has a sleek design and the most beautiful vibrant cobalt blue finish, it will stand out wherever they ride. The eBike is equipped with a 250W motor and a 36V Battery that lets them reach speeds up to 15 mph that will give them the flexibility to explore their town while staying and at a controlled speed for parents’ peace of mind.
Your child will be able to easily control their speed with the built-in LCD display on the Quantis eBike that shows the battery level, speed, and assist mode at a glance. They can switch between three levels of pedal assist using the thumb throttle to help them make their way up big hills with ease. You’ll love the 24″ x 3″ knobby tires that provide a secure grip and stability for a comfortable ride even over uneven and rugged terrains. You can recharge the battery while it’s still attached to the bike or use the key to unlock the battery and easily recharge indoors as needed. The Huffy Quantis eBike was the perfect size for my 14 year old son who loves the freedom to get out and ride his bike around the neighborhood. It is a very high quality and well built eBike that was a breeze to put together.
Extended the learning and hands-on experiences to your home with the help of the new Dough Much Fun Box by Pampered Chef. This fun box includes the Hand Pie & Pocket Maker, Everything but the Pizza Seasoning, and three easy-to-follow recipe cards that will make it fun to learn cooking skills together as a family. You can try your hand at making 5-Minute Dough, Pizza Pockets, and Churro-Beignets – just scan the included QR code on each recipe card for a helpful how-to recipe video to guide you.
After you have completed a recipe or two together, award your kids with the adorable Cool Pizza Pin. They can pin it to their apron to show off their new skills learned as part of the Pampered Chef Kids Club. Each new kit includes real kitchen tools, a pantry product, and easy and educational recipes, plus fun extras to help the kids gain confidence in the kitchen. The experience is curated especially for children ages 6-12 and new Kids Club boxes will be available seasonally.
After school the kids need some free time to play and explore and use their creativity. You’ll love all the fun options by Alpha Toys. A favorite is the Infinity Nado Battle Set Arena and line of toys where you can pretend to battle your enemies with your sword! Use these two unique sword launchers to send gyros launching as they light up and spin into the battle arena ready to battle. They’ll love the hands-on fun of a Wise Block RC Car. First you will assemble your race car following the directions and then use the included remote to send the car racing forward, back, left, or right, or into 360° of crazy rolling!
Who doesn’t love the Minions? And with these darling Minions Surprising Party blind box collection, you’ll find an assortment of different miniature playsets with various themes including Gru’s Laboratory, a Jelly Factory, even a Kung Fun Minions! Each blind box includes one of 6 unique scenes with an adorable minion figure and accessories to bring the scene to life.
Favorite Back to School Finds for Mom & Home
If you are looking for the perfect versatile, functional, and comfortable shoes, you need to check out Mykos Shoes. I adore these Jovie Women’s Thong Sandal that have give off a carefree vibe but without sacrificing any details. They have a cute ripped jean style with boho embroidery but with a soft microfiber footbed and canvas lining. The footbed has a shock absorbing rubber and cork outsole that makes these sandals comfortable to wear for hours on end.
A great pair of sandals you can wear day or night is the Ciara Women’s Hook & Loop Sandal. It has two adjustable straps across the top of the foot and one strap around the back of your foot with hook & loop enclosure to give you a customized fit. The shoes are lined with a premium suede upper and a molded PU footbed that is set upon a shock absorbing rubber outsole. They’re so comfortable and supportive that I could live in these shoes! Browse the entire Mykos Shoes Collection with styles for Women, Men, and Kids.
Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of personalized Mint & Lily Jewelry to remember your special first days of school moments and treasure all your stages of motherhood. I adore this Birth Flower Bouquet Necklace that can be customized with up to 4 birth flowers for a subtle and sentimental piece you will love and cherish that is unique to your family. Another favorite is the best-selling gorgeous Modern Name Necklace. Customize the necklace with your choice of name (up to 10 characters). You will see a preview of your name in the font as you personalize to make sure you’re happy with the style. You can choose from a variety of finishes including 925 Sterling Silver and 18K Gold or Rose Gold Plated.
Another collection of Mint & Lily’s that I love is their beaded stacking bracelets, like this Smooth Sailing Bracelet Stacking set. I love the way the colors come together in this set and that they are dainty so you can mix and match with your favorite jewelry. They are made with real 18k Gold over Waterproof Surgical Grade 316L Stainless Steel and Jewelry-Grade Elastic plus Ceramic and Natural Stone Beads. This is really important to me as I have skin sensitives to nickel and quality really matters.
Make family dinner time an important part of your family’s back to school routine with FORTESSA dinnerware collection. I adore the Blyss by FORTESSA® dinnerware that is the perfect blend between a traditional and a modern design with a raised scalloped edge and classic white base that goes with everything. You can add a pop of fun color with their translucent brushed color bowl collections and choose Gray, Green, Turquoise or Cobalt or stick with the classic white you can’t go wrong either way!
The Blyss 16pc Dinnerware Set includes a table setting for 4 including a set of 10.6″ dinner plates, 9″ salad plates, 8.6″ wide bowls, and 11.75oz mugs. These dishes are dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and oven safe up to 400°F. I just love the way this collection looks on my table, how well it performs to repeated use especially with teen boys in our home, and how versatile the dishes look for serving and dining. It’s also so helpful how easily they stack and store away between use as they don’t take up a ton of cabinet space with their slim design.
Which of these Back to School finds are you going to pick-up for your family?
