best back to school gear

It’s that time of year again to shop for back to school gear! We don’t want to admit summer is ending and it’s time to get back to our normal routine life of rushed drop-offs and desperately seeking school lunch ideas. The chaimommas have a few of their kids already in elementary school or starting kindergarten so we got a head start on school shopping gear. But this list isn’t just for little ones, we talked to moms of older kids and tried to get a more comprehensive list! We also learned buying things in bundles will save you time trying to get a whole bunch of little things. Check out our recommendations…and start shopping soon to get the best deals.

Jansport Classic SuperBreak Backpack

It’s a very classic backpack that comes in all colors both for boys and girls. It’s really sturdy and has padded shoulder straps for comfort. You can fit a ton of stuff in there and the best part, it has a lifetime warranty. They offer both a 13″ or a 17″ size for both younger and older kids.

Fit & Fresh Cool Coolers Slim Lunch Ice Packs

These Ice Packs are a must-have for back to school gear. They fit in pretty much any lunch box or bag. They are big enough where kids won’t accidentally throw them away but small enough to slide into any pocket. They keep food fresh for hours!

Fridge-to-go Insulated Lunch Box Cooler for Kids w/Slim Ice Pack

It doesn’t have any type of character print but if you are looking for a functional lunch box this one is great. It already comes with an ice pack that stays cool up to 8 hours. It fits just the right amount of food for a lunch and is easy for kids to carry.

THERMOS FOOGO Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Food Jar

This food thermos is a must-have. You can put anything in it from pizza, pasta, chicken nuggets, rice, turkey dogs, steamed veggies, you name it and it keeps it warm. It is a very durable 10 oz stainless steel jar.

Back to School Complete Essentials Supplies Kit Pack Bundle

Why spend time in store searching for each item on your list? This bundle pack pretty much covers it all. If you have extra stuff, save it for next year! The glue is acid free and photo safe. This 16 count bundle includes just what you need to get back into the swing of things.

Personalized Waterproof Name Labels Butterfly Labels

If you are an organized momma, definitely get these. So many kids will have the same supplies as your kids, you wanna make sure your stuff comes back. These are great and don’t come off when you wash your stuff.

Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS 2-Line Scientific Calculator

Of course, you want to find the best calculator for your kids and for this price, this calculator is great. It uses solar power when possible but can fall back on the internal batteries (which are included) if there isn’t enough light. There are three angle modes (degrees, radians, and grads), scientific and engineering notation modes, and even one- or two-variable statistical modes.