Shopping for back to school gear can be both expensive and exhausting! We haven’t gotten our list of required supplies yet in the mail, but I have heard from friends that it’s like a battle zone out there in the school supply aisle!
Here at Project Motherhood, we have rounded up some of our favorite products that are amazing for the entire family and will make your transition back to school much smoother than ever imagined.
Our Back to School Favorites
1. Home Collection by Post-it Brand, Scotch Brand and Command Brand
I was first introduced to this collection through a big launch party they had in the spring and got to see these pieces laid out accordingly through models of how they would look in the home, and they were amazing! I’m an old fashioned girl who still likes to write everything down, so I love having these pieces from their Home Collection all over my apartment to keep our family organized, and I KNOW you will, too! The giveaway includes the Post-it dry erase planner, view and go pocket, reminder tile, grip board, and magnetic grip discs!
2. French Toast Pique Polo For Boy or Girl
Whether your kiddos need to wear a uniform to school or not, French Toast is a great brand to turn to! We were first introduced to them last year whenever Branden started kindergarten and needed uniforms–but they are so much more than that! These Pique Polos are great because they are unisex, come in a variety colors and are so comfy and cute!
I became obsessed with Babyganics a few years ago whenever I found them on Amazon and have been hooked since! Everything is green, so you can rest assured knowing that your kiddos are safe from harsh chemicals. The company was developed by two stay-at-home Dads after they had trouble finding products for the home they felt content enough to use around their kids–so much so that they developed their own!
4. Tribest Citristar Electric Citrus Juicer
There is nothing quite like fresh juice in the morning for the whole family, but let’s face it–getting out the big juicer every morning can be a bit of a hassle. This juicer is no-fuss and perfect for use every morning! A true winner with our family!
5. Epson LabelWorks App Enabled Printer
Epson has truly brought label-making to the twenty-first century with their new printer that is App enabled…how cool is that? Now your kids can have their clothing, backpack, lunchbox–everything, labeled and ready to go with the push of a button! Bring on the school year!
6. Office 365 Home 1yr Subscription Key Card
I got to have a wonderful brunch with the wonderful people of Microsoft this week and can honestly say they have amazing products for back to school for kids. I’ve always been a die-hard Microsoft girl, but this meeting solidified things for me! What’s new with Microsoft Office? Office 365 Home costs $99.99 for a year’s subscription, and can be installed on up to 5 computers and up to 5 tablets (10 devices total). Most people are familiar with Word, Excel, Outlook (including a calendar) and PowerPoint, but fewer people are aware of OneNote, which is THE note-taking app students can gain so much from using. It also comes with up to 5 OneDrive accounts with a terabyte of storage each (that’s 1,000 gigs) so each family member can keep their important documents, videos, music and photos in the cloud and access them anywhere. I also think the calendar is great for parents who want to share a family calendar to keep track of birthday parties, soccer pickup, school events, etc.
GUESS WHAT?! We are giving away everything mentioned above! Enter below!
We have partnered with all the featured brands to give 1 lucky reader a memorable back to school experience valued over $350! The giveaway will start TODAY, and our winner will be chosen on Monday August 25th! Good luck to one and all, since I know everyone wants to be the winner of this one!
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Back to school products that make life easier are anything that keeps you more organized!
I totally agree Kerri! That’s why I was so excited with these new post-it products…I use them religiously!
All these products make life so much easier!! I love the Epson label printer!
Yes I tried to think of busy families in the morning when putting this together!
To do list apps
You’re so right! Apps have changed the way we do everyday things!
A laptop!
I would be lost without my laptop, Darlene!
This is some pretty awesome things to look forward to. I hope to win 🙂
I’m glad you think so Jocelin! Good luck!
Laptop
Couldn’t agree more Elisabeth!
I like my dymo label maker, but this epson looks interesting.
It’s SO cool Sara! I love when things are controlled by apps!
Cleaning wipes and tissues!
Yes! Couldn’t live without them!
I’m a teacher and I’m not ready to go back!! Would love to win this!!!!
Rooting for you Nathalie! I admire that you are a teacher, I’ve found it difficult just freshening up on my son’s reading skills this summer!
Easy to clean water bottles, pencil cases, and labels make the school year easier.
Organization is key! Totally agree Kelly!
Anything distinct/personalized so it is easy to tell what belongs to which child.
I find the back to school products that make life easier is labellers so the kids can keep track of what is theirs and also easy to clean lunch box containers.
sticky notes and wet wipes
Anything that lasts makes my life easier…which is why we love French Toast. French Toast uniform separates lasts long enough to be passed down, which makes my life as a mom of tree buys much easier.
The basics are always the best and most useful, pencils, pens, paper, glue, staples, ink, scissors!
A laptop simply for organizational purposes!
Post it notes are a big help every time I think of something I need to get while back to school shopping I write it on a sticky not. Also having a good quality backpack with a lot of room helps get my son organized for back to school.
New clothing makes it a lot easier.
I love the Epson label printer!!! I label everything to make my life easier..
My daily planner makes it so much easier.
My children chronically lose things and I’m all for labels that help make things find their way back to us! Great Giveaway!
Pens and pencils since my son is always losing them.
Lists, lists, and more lists! I would be completely lost without checklists.
I’m going with hand sanitizer…. because it prevents sickness and sickness drains productivity and is super stressful 🙂
waffle maker and coffee machine!
Planning makes it easier. I have to use the calendar and a hand written planner. Knowing the night before what is going in the lunch box and what my son is wearing.
Such a great bunch of items! I’d love to win.
Laptop, great software and a printer.
This is an AMAZING giveaway!! Thank you for hosting!!
I dont know how you can survive without a good planner and family calendar!
anything Crayola makes my life easier
Having a laptop certainly makes things easier.
Definitely a calender or agenda book.
A new bag and lunchbox and fresh pens.
Does anything make back-to-school time easier? lol
post its, pens, and markers!
Folders and labels!! Makes life way easier
Anything to keep my son organized!
Shopping lists on my phone help a lot!
Tissues and hand sanitizer!
Planners and sticky notes!
Post it notes are everything once school starts. I use them all the time.
laptops and tablets make life easier for back to school.
Clothes, school supplies are always a plus!
Calendars make my life a little easier when it comes to BTS.
Binders and backpacks make my life easier
I like organizational stuff!
My kids are so busy, a big calendar and planner are my best friends!