20 Stylish School Supplies That Make Us Wanna Go Back To School With Our Kiddos

Aug 10, 2020

Back to school is one of our favorite times of year — new grade, new teacher, new clothes, new supplies! No. 2 pencils and fresh stacks of paper all ready for our doodles. Of course, this year is going to be different as schools debate whether to reopen or continue distance learning (or go hybrid). Still, kids gotta learn.

We rounded up some of the cutest back-to-school finds that we're totally coveting for fall. These 20 gems, from clothing to supplies, pass our style test with flying colors (read: they're just super cute) and prep kids for a new school year, wherever that may be.

H&M Mini Mouse Dress $15

If you missed a trip to Disney this year, this is the next best (and cutest!) thing. A dress with pockets is A+ in our book.

Etsy Organic Cotton Face Mask for Kids $10

It's a BTS supply for the times, but it might as well be cute and organic! These handmade masks come in all sorts of prints so kids can go back safely and in style.

Llama Llive Happy Earbuds $16

These earbuds will come in handy when you have multiple kids (and parents!) on Zoom calls at home.;)

KOOKOO KidsAlarm $70

This alarm clock features five magnetic animals and *actual* nature recordings that kids can choose to wake up to: a rooster crowing, dog barking, pig oinking, cat meowing or a trumpeting elephant!

Astronomy Club Laptop Sleeve $39

Keep laptops stored safely in this retro space-inspired sleeve as kids go to and fro school or just WFH.

H&M Amazing Sweatshirt in Yellow $15

Can we *please* have this in an XL? This super-soft sweatshirt with a little drawstring at the waist and a pop of (perfect) color really is AMAZING.

Dalmatian Print Desk Mat $12 and up

Freshen up their homeschooling desk space with this sweet Dalmatian print!

Cavallini Papers Mini Pencil Case $14

Toss their sharpened pencils in this cotton pencil case with vintage-inspired print that we so want for our stash.

Alexis Floral Desk Tray $14

Kids can organize their sticky notes, pens, erasers, etc. in this floral desk tray. (We would!)

PB Teen Pom Pom Photo Garland $49

Dress up their study space with a fun pom pom garland (or make your own!). Choose from navy or pink or both and surprise them with photos of their fun summer.

Etsy Corkboard Houses $16 and up

We love these little Scandi pinboards for all their v. important notes.

Or DIY other shapes like our state bulletin boards!

Yoobi 6PK Mini Highlighters $4

These mini highlighters will brighten anyone's day.

Staples 1-Subject Notebook, Wide Ruled, Llamas $5

Colorful llamas for the notebook win!

Shutterfly Your Text Here Pencils $15

Personalize their pencils this year with their nickname or fun little phrases, like You Got This! This set of #2 graphite pencils come in rainbow colors (shown), white, silver and more muted tones too.

Cute Cactus Shaped Pen Holder $3

Save yourself a trip rummaging through the house for a pen or pencil with this cactus holder.

Giraffe Palm Springs Acrylic Tray $22 and up

Kids can toss all those worksheets in this playful bin by photographer Paul Fuentes. Not into giraffes? Find one that suits their personality!

Contigo Plastic Sloth Print Kids Water Bottle $12

Back to school means having more water bottles on the go. This sloth cutie from Contigo is BPA-free and easy to clean with a pop-up straw for littles.

Floss & Rock Transport Lunch Bag $24

Whether you're packing their lunch for school or the park, this insulated bag has ample storage for drinks, snacks, and sandies.

Monbento Strawberry Bento Box $43

The MB Original lunch box is made of PBT, a heat-resistant plastic, and the double tier lets you pack a snack and lunch in one.

Big Life Journal $25

Going back to school can be stressful during a normal year. This book for kids ages 7-10 focuses on helping kids believe in themselves, face challenges, and helps them build a growth mindset through inspiring stories, colorful illustrations, and fun, engaging activities.

Check out Brit's Picks for back to school too!

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16 Heartwarming Motherhood Quotes To Appreciate Moms

It's almost time to officially celebrate the moms in your life, but we know moms are worth celebrating every day. While you prep for Mother's Day with cute cards and brunch menus, sometimes a kind and inspiring word really makes all the difference in a day. While your moms, sisters, and gal pals have perfectly good advice, we think a little extra words of encouragement can't hurt. With that in mind, here are 16 motherhood quotes to send to the moms you know and love — or to screenshot and save for yourself. Big hugs, mamas!

"I was lucky enough to get to have one woman who truly helped me through everything." — Emma Stone

"You're going to get advice from a lot of people...but you know innately what your child needs. You should trust that." — Lucy Liu

"My mother and I are so close, and I always prayed that I would have that type of relationship with my daughter." — Beyoncé

"Become a mother has made me next-level confident. I've never felt more empowered." — Kelly Clarkson

"As a new mom myself, it really was important to hear positive compliments from people just being like, 'Hey, you're doing a great job.'" — Shay Mitchell

"Nothing can really prepare you for the sheer overwhelming experience of what it means to become a mother. It is full of complex emotions of joy, exhaustion, love, worry, all mixed together." — Kate Middleton

"No one's really doing it perfectly, I just think you love your kids with your whole heart, and you do the best you possibly can." — Reese Witherspoon

"There is no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one." — Jill Churchill

"There's no such thing in the world as a supermom. We just do the best we can." — Sarah Michelle Gellar

"'Oh, I'm just a mom,' you heard women say. Just a mom? Please! Being a mom is everything. It's mentorship, it's inspirational, and it's our hope for the future." — Sally Field

"I've approached many things in my life with such intensity that I want to approach motherhood with dedication and focus." — Drew Barrymore

"Motherhood has helped me stop overanalyzing things." — Idina Menzel

"When I had my children and I felt that type of love...it made me understand there was a purity to love." — Jennifer Lopez

"I try to call my mother with more regularity because I think, what if Hazel didn't call me for two weeks? I'm able to see her mothering now from a different vantage point." — Julia Roberts

"If you're confident with what you're doing even if that's some weird, bizarre parenting technique that you know works for your kid or you feel happy about it, do it." — Kristen Bell

"I am completely changing since being a mom. I'm much more open, I'm much more accepting of myself, I'm much more thoughtful." — Pink

Be sure to check out our other mom quotes to help remind you that you're doing the best you can on your motherhood journey.

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Nicole Kidman Is Officially Back For "Nine Perfect Strangers" Season 2

There's something appealing about an anthology show. You know, the ones where we get a new cast every season but the location or the themes remain the same (hello White Lotus and American Horror Story!). Your next TV show obsession is right around the corner because Hulu just announced the full lead cast for Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 and it's literally almost too good to be true. Keep reading for everything you need to know!