Jessica Chenoweth 
It’s that time of year, back-to-school season! While you’re getting ready to send your kid back (or maybe they already started), here are some essentials you’ll need this year:
Monthly Calendar Whiteboard
With school starting, that means schedules are going to get harder and harder to keep organized. And if you have multiple kids, keeping everything straight can become a logistical nightmare. A whiteboard like this can help keep your family organized so you know who goes where, when:
Backpack Hooks
Who wants your kids stuff everywhere? Getting these hooks installed on one of your walls is the perfect place to keep your kid’s stuff up and off your floors:
Personalized Name Labels
A lot of classrooms require you to put your kid’s name on EVERYTHING from their backpack to pencils. Instead of trying to manually write their names on everything, why not use a set of these stickers to make sure they have their things properly labeled:
Bentgo Boxes
These have been out for a couple years now, but the old design had a few flaws including small and awkwardly shaped compartments. However, their new edition is designed much better and includes an ice pack on the bottom:
Yeti Rambler
Reusable water bottles are all the rage right now, especially insulated ones. This Yeti bottle can take a lot of damage (trust me) and is dishwasher safe! Plus, it comes in a ton of different colors:
Stackable Snack Containers
This might be my favorite trend of the year because they are SO cute! Stackable snack cups allow your kids to bring their snacks in a separate container than their lunch and these Pixar ones are just too adorable:
Kids Face and Hand Wipes
Keeping your kids clean can be quite the task. These wipes are perfect to keep in the backpacks in case they need a little tidying up. They are great for the car too just in case something happens on the way to school… because it always does!
