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Back-to-school shopping can be hit or miss. It is a bittersweet season. I remember, as a little kid, getting so excited about going back to school. The shopping for new clothes and school supplies. The excitement about seeing your friends again, and it was always fun to see how much kids changed over the three-month summer break.
Then, as I got older, I still loved shopping for new school clothes, but I remember getting stressed out about school supplies. Mainly because my mom would often go shopping without me. I know she meant well, but Mom would always choose function over fashion. I hated being the only girl at school with plain-Jane folders and boring, yellow, number-two pencils when the other girls had folders with their favorite musicians and personalized pencils – or MECHANICAL PENCILS! Those were super cool.
There’s a special electricity in the air this time of year with back-to-school shopping that I still feel today. And anxiety. I still feel the anxiety associated with going back to school. Will I know where my classes are? Will I be able to unlock my locker quickly enough to get to class on time? Will I or one of my friends find a new friend group, and how will I feel about that?
And I will never forget this … It was eighth grade and our English teacher, Ms. Amesbury, insisted we all have a large three-ring binder for all the paperwork she was going to give us. While everyone else had a cool binder that expressed their personality, mine was orange with a pink grid pattern on it. It was the last one in the bargain bin, and it was all mine. I was mortified. I never shook that feeling. It stayed with me to this day.
Listen, moms and dads, don’t ruin your child by getting them dorky back-to-school items. Today, you don’t have to break the bank to get some cool stuff for your cool kid, so they feel cool when they walk the halls this school year. Be the hero, not the zero with back-to-school shopping.
Aesthetic Mechanical Pencil Kit
These pencils are so pretty, and this kit is so convenient. You get the pencils, extra lead, and extra erasers, all in a handy-dandy case.
Pencil Case/Organizer
What a great and stylish way to stay organized. This pencil case/organizer is just what your student needs to have everything they need at the ready for a successful school day!
Notebooks
These colorful spiral-bound notebooks add cool vibes to an otherwise boring school day. Add a little sunshine to your student’s day!
Highlighters
Everyone needs highlighters and these do the trick. The mustaches on them make them fun and fun is fun!!!
Label Maker
While your student might want his or her name on their belongings, they definitely don’t want mom to sew it into their underwear. This label maker is a cool way for your student to label their stuff in a neat and creative way.
Scientific Calculator with Notepad
You remember hitting that age when your parents had to invest in a scientific calculator. This one looks super cool with a large screen and even a notepad option.
Fidget Gel Pen
I bought one of these as a birthday gift for my son’s friend last year. It was such a hit my son got one. Yes, it is distracting. But it is also a creative way to fidget.
Backpack
I have this backpack and I love it. Granted, I’m not in school, but it definitely works great for college, high school, or work. Lots of compartments, room for my laptop and tech. It has a little lock and comes in great colors. PLUS! At the time of posting it is 44% off!
Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook
If you want to be a little more eco-friendly, this notebook is amazing! Not only does it help with you “endlessly reusable and digitally connected.” You just write on the Rocketbook pages and then use the free Rocketbook App to scan all of your notes into the cloud. Your student can then be all digital!
