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BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS 2021

My favorite part of heading back to school was getting my new lunchbox ready and all my back-to-school essentials! My mom would buy me my Trapper Keepers and PeeChee folders, spiral notebooks and #2 pencils! But now, things have been kicked up a notch — and my girls get to peruse all the coolest creative things on the market online!

Check out this post and click “Add to Cart” easily! You can shop your back-to-school essentials right here in this article.

BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS

Here is a list of my fave back-to-school essentials I put together — things my children love and that bring them joy!

ART 2 THE EXTREME

These crayons are off the charts adorable! Nicole Lewis is the founder of Art 2 the Extreme – and she is a former elementary art teacher turned Etsy side hustler turned full-blown art entrepreneur. I can’t even handle how cute these crayons are – and they will get your little ones so amped for school and creativity!

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ART 2 THE EXTREME back to school essentials

PERSONALIZED ORIGINAL RAINBOW CRAYON
PERSONALIZED ORIGINAL RAINBOW CRAYON ($19.95)

RAINBOW ROCK ORIGINAL RAINBOW CRAYONS back to school essentials
RAINBOW ROCK ORIGINAL RAINBOW CRAYONS ($16.95)

ORIGINAL RAINBOW CRAYON STIX
ORIGINAL RAINBOW CRAYON STIX ($19.95) + FABULOUS ME ORIGINAL RAINBOW CRAYON SKIN TONES CRAYON STIX ($14.95)

ADORABLE INDIVIDUAL "E" and "T" CRAYONS FOR MY LITTLES
ADORABLE INDIVIDUAL “E” and “T” CRAYONS FOR MY LITTLES

And fun fact: Founder, Nicole Lewis was asked to create the wrap gift for the TV show, Queen Sugar (OWN Network) which is how she got started in the direction of custom designs, logos, party favors and molds in general. You never know how your entrepreneurial journey will kickstart! What an inspiration she is!


COLORFULL PLATES

How ridiculously adorable and brilliant are these STEM-themed tableware from Colorfull Plates? Colorfull Plates is an amazing Black-owned business with a mission to drive children of all backgrounds to aim for their dreams – whether that’s to become an astronaut, a ballerina or a roboticist!

The best part is that Colorfull products are BPA-Free, non-toxic, dishwasher safe, oven safe, microwave safe, and made in America!

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two kids holding colorful plates for back to school essentials

woman two showing colorful plates for back to school essentials
Robin Oloyede, Founder and CEO of Colorfull Plates

CELESTIAL SILK SCRUNCHIES

The 90s are back! And so are Scrunchies! Return to school with these adorable silk scrunchies which won’t tug at or break your hair!  A touch of silk adds a little glam to your everyday school day – and if you’re anything like my older daughter, throw it around your wrist!

Each three-piece set arrives in a small bag. Pack of 3 is $17.99 Comes in 20 colors and 2 sizes.

Available on our site or on Amazon.

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woman using satin scrunchies

kid using satin scrunchies

kid wearing satin scrunchies on her arm


INSTEAD – CARD DECK FOR SCROLLING LESS

This deck is a perfect back-to-school tool. Staying focused and turned inward is one of the hardest parts of getting back into the school mindset. INSTEAD is a simple and affordable tool that offers bite-sized affirmations and activities as an alternative to the distraction of scrolling.

I’m so bummed to have left my copy of The Daily Stoic in my office (which I haven’t stepped foot in since March 2020!). These are bite-size affirmations that get you started for school, for work, for any moment your nerves are working against you. They also make the perfect addition to your coffee table!

INSTEAD is a Black woman-owned brand, manufactured in the USA, printed on sustainably sourced paper and affordably priced at $16 at Inner Workout!


INSTEAD - CARD DECK FOR SCROLLING LESS


HYDRO FLASK – BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS

Undeniably the best water bottle on the planet!
It’s spillproof and works as the best coffee or soup mug (keeps it piping hot for 6 hours!), cold water bottle (icey cold for 12 hours) and is BPA free!

pink HYDRO FLASK back to school essentials


JOAH LOVE MASKS

Y’all know my love and obsession for JOAH LOVE – and especially for their JOAH LOVE MASKS! I’ve blogged about them a million times – and even had founder, Ahyoung Kim on my Kimchi + Challah podcast!
Joah Love’s masks are the perfect back-to-school item for those who practice Covid safety! Be chic – be safe!

JOAH LOVE MASKS


FIDGET TOYS

If your kids are like my kids, they are obsessed with fidget toys. They’re easy to take anywhere and are supposed to be the perfect solution for those feeling anxious or restless. They also make adorable keychains that your kids can clip to their backpacks!

FIDGET TOYS


+ And there you go! I hope you enjoyed this post. Good luck this year and have a blast learning with your friends in person!

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