For anyone shopping for back to school, this is the list for you. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or your children. There are some awesome tried and true recommendations to ease your back to school blues.
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Back to School Lunch, Snack, & Beverages
Heading back to school puts you back on the hamster wheel. Keeping fed and hydrated can make an enormous difference. The following items have withstood years of everyday use:
Hydration
- Water bottle: this 26oz vacuum insulated water bottle will stay cold all day
- Thermos for little ones: easy to use and easy to clean
- Yeti 20oz tumbler: if you want to keep drinks hot, this is the way to go
- Inspirational Tumbler: This is one of Cute Dapple’s own designs. This stainless steel tumbler comes embellished with a quote meant to ring at your core. See it more on a shirt? We have options for that too, shop around at Cute Dapple Creations.
Snacks
- Bento Box: dishwasher safe and holds all your snacks for the day
- Containers: These snack packs are great for children of all ages, plus they are dishwasher and freezer safe
- Hot Lunch Container
Carrying
- lunch bag – with a bunch of design choices, this lunch bag is going on its 3 year!
- Kid’s backpack: this one comes with a lunch bag and pencil case (image below)
- Work bag backpack: Accommodates a 15″ computer, tablet, glasses, wallet, keys, earphone, power bank, cell phone, documents and clothes.
Tech Supplies
Depending on your needs, you may need tech supplies for both school and home. Its best to be prepared. Below are some additional items you may not find on your typical school list.
- headphones: these headphones are corded and are great quality. We have cordless ones too but these have held up better. Its been 4 years and these still work.
- mouse: this mouse is perfect for school, its durable and lightweight, and you can’t beat the price!
- Camera: this camera is fun and so easy to use. just be sure to purchase extra film because 10 sheets go quick!
- Printer: this HP printer is all quality and its simple to use, ink last a while too
- portable wifi: get your wifi on the go (if needed)
Back to School & InstaCart
Need something but can;t get to the store. Use Instacart, they access a number of store and can have the supplies you need ASAP.
Don’t forget to label
Name Bubbles is an excellent site to get ready made labels with your child’s name on it. Read a full review here. What I like most about these is they wash well. Definitely worth the time spent creating labels with a label maker or writing their name of every item.
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