Have the Coolest Back-to-School Gear
Welcome to our guide to Back-to-School Success: 31 days of tips, apps, recipes, and more to help you make this your family's best school year yet. Today, day 26, features the coolest gear, accessories, school supplies, and more to start your kids' year off right.
Now that your kids are likely settled into their new classrooms and the 2014 school year's underway, the only back-to-school shopping that remains is a fun addition or replacement here and there. We've rounded up 30 of our favorite finds for school-bound kiddos — from leopard slip-ons to futuristic backpacks, a cat-ear headband, and more. Keep reading, and find a little something special to reward your studious kids.
Hungry, Hungry Dino
A dinosaur-shaped lunch box ($11) is perfect for future paleontologists.
Crewcuts Bug Friendship Necklace
Snag one of Crewcuts's bug necklaces ($20) for your best girl, and one for her BFF.
Plae Max High-Tops
Plae's Max high-tops in steel/camo ($60) — where his edgy side meets the ultimate in comfort and durability.
Gap Kids High-Tops
High-tops are a trend that's going nowhere fast, and Gap Kids is embracing it! These off-white and navy kicks ($21, originally $35) are available for little and big boys alike.
Earth Saver
Feed your kids a good meal and save the planet with some eco-friendly tins ($40-$60).
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star No Problem Ox
It's a jungle out there! Little feet will love rocking Converse's giraffe slip-ons ($32) — as much fun to play with as they are to wear.
Yoobi Organization Kit
The simplicity of Yoobi's all-in-one organization bundle ($25) makes it a must for keeping back-to-schoolers on top of their game. It comes in green, yellow, blue, and purple, too, and with each purchase, Yoobi will make a contribution to a US school in need.
Lunchtime Note
No more wasting paper! This tin lunch box ($28) has a chalkboard interior, so you can write daily notes to your little one.
Clean Eating
Worried about your tot putting their lunch on a dirty table? This zip-up satchel ($30) unfolds into a place mat, keeping the germs away from their food.
Old Navy Cat-Ear Headband
Let your little one showcase her indviduality in Old Navy's glittery cat-ear headband ($5).
A Monkey in Space
Lego My Lunch
Store some stackable treats in these Lego-shaped containers ($15).
Steve Madden Ecntric Calf Hair Slip-On
A funky leopard print and easy slip-on style combine to make Steve Madden's Ecntric ($80) the must-have shoe of the season.
Print-tastic
Pottery Barn Teen Zio Ziegler Color Pattern Backpack ($27, originally $46)
Chooze Scout Loafer
Chooze's playfully mismatched Scout loafer ($46) makes a fun, offbeat statement.
Snack Wars
Pack a healthy lunch in this R2-D2 lunch box ($14), and your tot will be ready to take on the Galactic Empire.
Yay Lunch
Kids will get superexcited for lunch after you pack it in this bright, chic container ($10).
Globe-Trotter
Let them chart their own course with the Land of Nod's Chalk Around the World Globe ($49) — the coolest interactive desktop accessory.
Yoobi 10-Pack Mini Highlighters
We're considering scooping up a pack of Yoobi's Mini Highlighters ($5) for our own desks. The price can't be beat, and the "highlight?" For each pack purchased, a Yoobi product will be donated to a classroom in need, right here in the US.
Moleskine Limited-Edition Lego Notebook
Design-conscious grown-ups favor Moleskine's sleek design, and we have a feeling that Lego-loving kids will embrace this limited-edition notebook ($17) with just as much gusto.
Color Me Hungry
Turn lunchtime into a fun activity with a color-in lunch box ($18).
New Balance For Crewcuts KE410 Sneakers
These neon New Balance sneakers ($50) are sure to get him noticed.