Back to School Survival Guide!
Plans to resume school are looking a lot different for families all over the country. While some kiddos are heading back to the classrooms, others are continuing homeschooling and others are exploring alternative learning solutions. To help ease the transition, we’ve gathered just a few essentials that the kids and their parents. From comfy chairs, to neon signs, we’ve got you (and your littles) covered.
Smart Buddies “Back-to-School-in-a-Box” for STEM Learning this Fall
Support your child’s STEM learning this Fall with Smart Buddies, a diverse set of action figures (eight- including girls and boys) on programmable robot scooters that kids, ages 6 and up, can code to zoom, spin, race and dance – all while learning how to code! Plus, they’re incredibly darling. Starting September 1st – “Back-to-School-in-a-Box,” kids attend LIVE Zoom classes for 4-weeks with counselors, teachers, and fellow students – meeting for twice-a-week activities, social fun and assignments. At the end of the program, kids get certified as a “junior coder,” and have new skills and knowledge to bring into their classrooms when they do attend. Join our community of more than 30,000 kids and hundreds of school teachers who love our products and curriculum.
Price: $249.99
AirCandy Inflatable Chairs & Ottomans
Running out of room around the house? Give kids their own comfy space to study and relax, with AirCandy inflatables. The chairs are lightweight, easy-to-inflate and add style and comfort to any room! You can control your comfort by adjusting the air pressure to the perfect level. You’ll feel like you’re floating on air – because you are!
Price: $39.99+
Plum Paper Distance Learning Planners for Parents
Thoughtfully created for parents during these difficult times, every planner automatically includes a Distance Learning Section; a space to plan your daily routine, adventure & outings, track project progress and more! Adjusting to the new norm can be overwhelming for both children and adults, these planners can help establish structure for our children’s education and take some of the chaos out of these uncertain times. Along with the Distance Learning Section, these planners are offered in 4 different layouts for your weekly spread. Customize your layout with whatever makes sense for your lifestyle! With 4 different layout options, there is sure to be a fit for all. In true Plum Paper fashion, you are able to completely customize your planner by choosing from dozens of darling and on-trend covers. Care to add text or a cherished photo? You got it! Plum Paper encourages you to be the designer, get creative…have fun with it! Offered in 7”x9” (starting at $24.00) and 8.5”x11” (starting at $34.00) – the Distance Learning Planners cater to all preferences.
Price: $24.99+
What mom isn’t absolutely dreaming of that end of day glass of wine? Imagine no more headaches or other side effects that come after enjoying that beloved glass. Thanks to PureWine, you no longer have to suffer as it offers two unique filtration systems that eliminate the histamines and sulfites that cause wine allergies without altering the flavor of your delicious reds and whites. We’ll cheers to that!
Price: $9.99+
We can’t wait for that end of day bath and time to relax with a glass of wine! On our list – the Calm Retreat set by skincare fave Formula 10.0.6. Remember Lip Smackers and Bonne Bell? The family that first brought you those brands has created skin and body care products for 87 years too! As a 4th generation family-owned company, our guiding philosophy at Formula 10.0.6 has remained rock solid: support troublesome skin with products that are gentle yet powerful and harness the benefits of nature’s best ingredients all at an incredible value.
Price: $10.00+
Snag one of these oh-so-fun custom neon signs that are sure to brighten and liven up any at home learning space! Brite Lite creates custom neon signs adding a pop of color and inspiration to your space. Best of all, you get to choose every detail of its personalized design. You might be surprised to know that neon lighting has come a long way. Brite Lite’s products are all LED and are eco-friendly, cool to the touch, quiet, and use less electricity than that bulky old lamp in the corner of your room right now.
Price: Varies
Talk about a fun classroom activity! When it comes to gift giving, most of us don’t need more stuff, but we could all use more love. Can we all agree? Little Love Jar is a gift that’s simple in nature, and it sends a powerful, meaningful message to the special person you’re celebrating. Actually, I should say “messages” as this special gift consists of a full jar of them! Combining the convenience of technology and the sincerity of the lost art of letter writing, each Little Love Jar contains a collection of notes that can come from friends, loved ones—you decide. The process itself takes 12 days, so give yourself some time for ordering. The Original Little Love Jar includes up to 175 messages, but the company can accommodate custom needs.
Price: $85.00
When your child is not sleeping or resting well, his or her whole cycle goes out of sync which can cause a disastrous school day. Here’s the medicine that’s trusted by thousands of families whose kids now enjoy long, restful sleeps. With quick-dissolving tablets that melt instantly in their mouth, Hyland’s 4 Kids Calm & Restful brings on the calm and it does not cause any next-morning grogginess, so your child is back in business after a good night’s rest!
- Relieves Occasional Sleeplessness,Restlessness and Irritability
- For Children Ages 2-12 Years
- Safe and Gentle Formula
- All Natural Active Ingredients
- No Artificial Flavors, Dyes, or Parabens
Price: $8.39
Sending the kiddos off to college? PeachSkinSheets are the best sheets ever because they are made of a high-performance 21st-Century SMART fabric that helps warm sleepers stay cool and cool sleepers stay cozy. They also help with night sweats by keeping skin drier and wicking away moisture, instead of absorbing it like cotton will. The breathable advanced poly fibers act like workout clothes to keep the moisture off of your skin so you stay comfortable all night long. If you are looking for the best quality sheets to buy, look no further than PeachSkinSheets. mattresses. Best of all, they have a non-sateen, anti-slip finish for softness without slipping or sliding off your bed. All PeachSkinSheets are hypoallergenic and antimicrobial, which keeps pollen and dust from attaching to the fabric. Talk about a dorm room MUST!
Price: $37.00+
Stop fumbling while trying to find your keys. The brand’s wrist worn key rings (in an assortment of oh so fun colors) are designed to easily slip onto your wrist, while still being flexible enough to fit into your pocket or bag. Perfect for your house or dorm room keys!
Price: $17.99