Back to School Must Haves

With Back to School season just around the corner…it’s time to start hunting down those awesome deals, learning about the coolest new products and shopping, shopping shopping! I know my kids most favorite thing about going back to school, is getting new supplies! They love shopping for some reason….only the Lord know’s who they learned that from, because I HATE shopping! Either way my kids love it and even more so they love learning about the newest and coolest products and styles!

Here is a list of some of the coolest back to school must have items we have come across, as well as links to buy them yourself! Enjoy 🙂

 

Pilot FriXion Clicker Retractable Erasable Gel Pens 

Unlike the old-school, erasable pens of the past that broke your paper and left eraser shavings, FriXion is the pen of the future (available now), allowing students of all ages unlimited do-overs for mistake-free writing. Some highlights include: it’s completely new kind of erasable pen, it writes smooth and erases clean, it’s available in 8 vibrant colors, it’s unique thermo-sensitive ink and it’s easy to find at your favorite retailers like Walmart and Target!

In addition to being a must-have BTS tool, this is a great pen with an even greater cause! Pilot is partnering with national non-profit STOMP Out Bullying and Disney XD to encourage freedom of expression and to help erase bullying in schools. Pilot is donating a minimum of $125,000 to Stomp Out Bullying during Back to School 2015 and 2016.  If FriXion– the pen that is part of the ‘Erase Bullying Campaign’ – sells more than is forecast during back to school 2015, Pilot will provide an additional donation to Stomp Out Bullying to help provide even more educational programs and support.

Crayola

When you say the words “Back to School”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me it’s Crayola. I know that when I take my four kiddos back to school shopping the one thing they KNOW they want and need are Crayola drawing products! Crayola has everything you need for your back to school artistic needs from, crayons, markers, paints, colored pencils and more!

Firefly Flagship Ready Go Toothbrush

While instilling healthy oral care habits in children can be a brush battle to begin with, getting kids back into a steady routine after a summer of fun in the sun can be extremely challenging for parents. Firefly is the leader in children’s oral care solutions and offers fun toothbrushes in bright colors, with flashing lights and favorite characters that turn brush time into playtime! The flagship Ready Go toothbrush is equipped with a 60-second light-up timer that helps teach independence and guides kids to brushing for the dentist recommended amount of time – 1 minute for each row of teeth. The toothbrush is available in popular characters such as Hello Kitty, Marvel, Barbie, Angry Birds and many others that kids love! Firefly also recently launched a brand new Star Wars Lightsaber toothbrush that features character voices, flashing lights and galactic sounds to encourage kids to defeat the dark side of cavities! Firefly will not only help parents teach their children healthy habits for a lifetime, but will also ensure that the kiddos smile big and bright on school picture day!

BIC Pencils and Pens

BIC is on a mission to save handwriting through its Fight For Your Write initiative – which aims to educate everyone about the importance of writing by hand, and providing parents and educators with information and activities that encourage and inspire writing.  By taking the pledge at www.BICFightForYourWrite.com, you can help join our crusade as well – for every signature collected, BIC will donate a pen or pencil to students in need across the country through their partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org.

GeckoTech Reusable Hooks

During back to school, professors, parents and students have lots on their to-do list from shopping for supplies to adjusting to the new routine. With so many tasks, it’s tough to stay organized, but GeckoTech makes the process simple. It’s easy to hang jackets, keys, book bags and more with GeckoTech to keep items organized in the home, dorm and classroom. The hooks are available in four weight options to hold lightweight items from keys, dry erase boards and umbrellas, to much heavier items like book bags and jackets!

Stride Rite

Schools have really tightened down their dress codes and policies lately. I know at my kids schools they MUST wear tennis shoes or shoes that tighten with laces or straps EVERYDAY! They may not wear flip flops, dressy shoes or even slip on’s. Stride Rite’s Made to Play shoe line is perfect for back to school. They are exactly like they are named – “Made to Play”! They are comfortable, stylish and best of all perfect for wearing to school for PE and/or recess!

Vamousse Head Lice Treatment

Vamousse Lice treatment and Vamousse Lice Protection Shampoo are safe, non-toxic, pesticide-free solutions for the growing problem of head lice among school-age kids.  Lice is the No. 2 health issue in the U.S., each year affecting more than 12 million kids between the ages of 3 and 11, second only to the common cold, according to the CDC. However, because so many children are missing valuable class time, many schools are dropping their “no nit” policies, allowing kids with lice to remain in school. With Vamousse, parents can feel confident about sending their kids back to school even after an outbreak has occurred.
Vamousse represents the latest innovation in the war against lice. Our treatment kills lice and their eggs in a single 15-minute treatment.  The shampoo stops lice when used for 14 days following a potential exposure, and keeps your family lice free.

Completely Bare No-Bump Shave Gel

No girl wants to go to school with razor burn or embarrassing shaving bumps. Get amazingly smooth skin with this gentle no-bump shave gel! Completely Bare is formulated to not only give you an incredibly close shave, but it also keeps in-grown hairs and bumps at bay! Plant and floral extracts help condition and smooth skin and the special blend of essential oils create a protective moisture barrier for longer-lasting hydration. It has environmentally friendly beads which dissolve instantly when applied to the skin, allowing all moisture benefits to be easily absorbed, and Chamomile extracts to help soothe skin and prevent irritation.

6th Sense Professional Flat Iron

A good flat iron is essential to every girls back to school supply list, as no matter if you have curly or straight hair – a good flat iron will make your hair looks salon perfect in no time! 6th Sense offers the perfect premium, salon quality flat iron made to leave you with silky, shiny hair, healthy hair in ½ the time. The 6th Sense Professional Flat Iron Hair Styler features 1 inch, floating Tourmaline Ceramic plates that bathe your hair in negative ions that eliminate frizz and give you a salon quality finish.

Pattern Duct Tape 

We love Duct Tape in our house! It’s the newest fad in DIY for both kids and adults. There are so many different colors and designs perfect for “styling up” your kids backpacks, wallets, lunch boxes, binders, notebooks, iPad covers and more! The possibilities are endless. There are so many projects and ideas online and on Pinterest. I got some super fun patterned Duct Tape that my daughter has been going crazy with! She has made herself a new pencil case, wallet, purse and even some cool locker decor!

Chasing Fireflies

One of my most favorite places to buy Back to School clothes for my kids this year has been Chasing Fireflies. They are an awesome online boutique, that sales designer and customized clothing (and shoes!). This year I was fortunate enough to be able to snag each of my four kiddos a full head to toe outfit from Chasing Fireflies. Each child picked out their own look that really spoke for their personalities. My girls each got a pair of customized UGG boots, which they are absolutely obsessed with! My youngest son got an adorable customized T-Rex T-shirt that he has literally insisted on wearing every single day for the past 2 weeks!

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See Kai Run

We love See Kai Run shoes! For several years now my kids have gotten a new pair of See Kai Run shoes at least once a year. Every season they have the cutest designs for kids newborn to youth size 3! We have found these shoes well outlast my kids daily wear and tear on them. In fact, they are so well made we have yet to wear a pair out!

Kohl’s Clothing, Accessories and Shoes

Kohl’s is my favorite place to shop for my kids back to school clothes. They have the best deals with the best coupons and promotions. It is also a great place to get the latest and greatest fashion trends from must-have school gear to stylish dorm décor. I took my four kids back to school shopping and was able to score over $400 in clothing for about $100!

I was able to purchase 4 shirts, 4 shorts, 3 pants, 1 pair of Nike Slides, a few bra’s, undies and socks  – all for just $100 plus I got back $20 in Kohl’s cash! Boy are my kids are looking good this year, sporting their Kohl’s clothes! I love that at Kohl’s my kids can find clothes they really like, and I am able to get quality clothing at an amazing price! Plus at Kohl’s they have awesome coupons and rewards. I am super excited to go back to Kohl’s and shop some more with my $20 Kohl’s cash! Seriously shopping at Kohl’s is like getting paid to shop!