It’s hard to believe, but school is right around the corner. If your family is anything like ours, you’re trying to squeeze in a few last-minute summer activities, get your kiddos’ clothes (that actually fit) for the upcoming school year, and work through their school supply lists so that they’re perfectly prepared for their first day back.
To help moms like you, we’ve taken the time to comb through back-to-school sales and picked out our favorites to help you save your well-earned money.
Forget about picking up one box of plastic bags after another this year — choosing a bento box lunchbox makes it easy for you to include all of your kid’s favorite snacks without trying to jam a ton of baggies and small containers into a larger lunch bag. The No Kid Hungry® All-in-One Bento Box from Pottery Barn Kids easily fits into larger lunchboxes and comes in 11 different colors, making it easier for you to find the right one for your particularly picky kid (although we totally get that a character lunchbox is sometimes non-negotiable).
Current Price: $15
Bonus: 30% of the retail price of each box purchase is currently being donated to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger in the U.S.
There’s nothing quite like the sound of a mechanical pencil, and your kids will love the crisp, clean lines they get from each one in this variety pack. With three different writing options — one for smoothness, one for precision, and one for strength — your kids will have no problem finding the right pencil for the job.
Current Price: $14.96 (60-Pack)
Could your middle or high schooler use a little bit of help in the organization department? This locker decorating and organizing kit is the perfect fit to help your student get the school year off to a well-organized start. The rose-gold-accented set (also available in blue, blush, and green) includes a marble whiteboard for messages, a pencil holder, magnets, a mirror, and a small shelf they can use to keep things neat and tidy.
Current Price: $27.20
When your child starts staying after school for practices, traveling to away games, or simply heading to a friend’s house at the end of the day, you want to know that you’ll always be able to get hold of them. Since it’s unlikely that they’ll be able to charge up during the day at school, a portable power bank can give you (and your kid) peace of mind that their phone can stay charged, no matter what. This portable power bank is compatible with a wide variety of phones and charges super quickly; it can even take an iPhone from 0% to over 70% in an hour. Get it while the price lasts!
Current Price: $17.99
Are you tired of the constant battle trying to figure out what upcoming assignments are due for your child? We’ve been there. With the And Per Se student planner, you’ll be able to say goodbye to the nights of trying to log onto their teacher’s website to figure out what they’re supposed to finish that evening. This planner, available in 9 different styles, offers monthly and weekly planning with plenty of space for your child to write each day’s assignments. With fun stickers, they’ll find it easier to stay organized and keep track of their to-do lists.
Current Price: $12.29
Whether your child is starting middle school or college, you can’t go wrong with getting them this PRAGARI lightweight backpack, available in two neutral and two pastel colors. It’s made from soft but sturdy nylon to help it hold up over the years, and features padded shoulder straps so your kid can stay comfortable, no matter what distance they’re traveling. This backpack can fit up to a 14-inch laptop in its main compartment and features several pockets for books and electronics, and drawstring side pockets for water bottles or umbrellas.
Current Price: $14.98
Most schools now require wired headphones for computer work, and this Voopwink set, available in eight different colors, is a great fit for elementary-age kids. With crisp stereo sound, your little learner will be fully immersed in their tech lessons without the trouble of trying to get earbuds to stay in.
Current Price: $12.99
Moms, we’ve all been there: cleaning up yet another puddle of water from a supposed “no-leak” water bottle. We promise you: the Hydrapeak actually passes the test of lying on its side, in the car, without even a hint of a leak — it can even stay leak-free when left upside down, in a backpack, overnight, you name it. This water bottle is on the smaller side, so it’s a good fit for Pre-K and early elementary kiddos.
Current Price: $16.95
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