Fetch These Back to School Essentials: Items That Every Student Needs to Survive School
It is officially September, and school is starting back up. My favorite part of back to school season is getting all of the essentials that I need to feel organized and prepared for the year ahead! Color coding my planner and buying stationery always gets me ready to tackle my classes. These are a few of the back to school essentials that I absolutely love having throughout the school year!
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A Sleek Planner
One of the best ways I motivate myself to be organized is to have a cute planner to write in. These are some cute and simple planner recommendations! Don’t go back to school without this essential organization piece.
- Kate Spade New Yorkkate spade new york Large 12-Month Planner, Colorblock$36.00
- The Happy PlannerThe Happy Planner 12 Month Dated Mini Planner - Good Vibes$13.99
- Alliteration2020 12-Month Planner Blush$18.00
- Kikki.kkikki.k Medium Personal Leather Zip Planner$99.99
- AnthropologieAnthropologie Best To Come 17-Month Spiral Planner - White$26.00
- Ban.doban. do medium 17 month planner$28.00
- Ban.doban. do large 12 month planner$32.00
Colorful Notebooks
Even though I use my laptop to take notes, I still love having a notebook if I ever need to draw anything out or work out a math problem. These cute notebooks are essential for back to school!
Back to School Backpack
- MadewellMadewell The Charleston Backpack -$98.00
- Calvin KleinCalvin Klein Lock Backpack$228.00
- reTHreTH Backpack$21.25
- FjallravenFjallraven Kanken Backpack$80.00
- Herschel Supply Co.Herschel Supply Co. Daypack Backpack$40.00
- Herschel Supply Co.Herschel Supply Co. Retreat Mid Volume Backpack -$80.00
- SamsoniteSamsonite Zalia Backpack$240.00
- JanSportJanSport Superbreak Backpacks - Rainbows$36.00
- JansportJansport Right Pack Digital Edition Backpack - Purple$65.00
- JansportJansport Half Pint 2 Mini Faux Suede Backpack -$36.00
- Herschel Supply Co.Herschel Supply Co. Grove Backpack$55.00
- PUMAPUMA Generator Backpack$40.00
- STATESTATE Kane Backpack$85.00
- NikeNike Element Logo Backpack$40.00
A Cute Laptop Case
One of the most expensive things we use every day at school is a laptop, so protecting it from drops, scratches, and spills is essential. I protect mine with a laptop case, and having a cute case makes me feel professional and excited to take it out and take notes. Be sure to Fetch these back to school essentials!
- russell+hazelrussell+hazel Leather Envelope Portfolio & Laptop Case - Camel$160.00
- fjallravenFjallraven Kanken 15-Inch Laptop Case - Coral$60.00
- Kate Spade New Yorkkate spade new york Universal Nylon Slim Commuter Laptop Case$112.55
- SkinnydipSkinnydip Groundbreaking Laptop Sleeve$35.00
- dunhillCadogan Leather Zip Laptop Folio Case, Black$895.00
A Fun Lunch Box
Gone are the days of boring lunch boxes. I pride myself in cute and colorful lunch boxes, and it encourages me to pack a lunch instead of buying food every day! (Yay for saving money)
- ScoutSCOUT Lunch Bag Doggie Bag Guys and Dots$20.00
- Kate Spade New Yorkkate spade new york Lunch Box, Deco Dot$30.00
- STATESTATE Rodgers Lunch Box$38.00
- Herschel Supply Co.Herschel Supply Co. Pop Quiz Lunch Box$30.00
- Cesta CollectiveCesta Collective Tri Stripe Lunch Pail Bag$395.00
- Vera BradleyVera Bradley Iconic Lunch Bunch Bag$35.00
- Picnic TimeOniva by Picnic Time Urban Lunch Bag$23.99
- JANSPORTLunch Box$17.97
- THE ROWSmall Suede Lunch Bag$1290.00
A Next-Level Water Bottle
It is easy to forget to hydrate when you are cramming for tests and fitting everything in to your busy schedule. Feel proud of your water bottle with these super cool water bottles (and hopefully it’ll encourage you to hydrate more).
- BlushBlush Glow Mirage Cap Water Bottle$55.00
- S'wellS'Well 'Sparkling Champagne' Stainless Steel Water Bottle$35.00
- Created For Macy'sCreated for Macy's Quartz Water Bottle$25.00
- HostHost Revive Glass Water Bottle$42.00
- Hip HydrationHip Water Bottle 22-Oz.$29.00
- BlushBlush Glimmer Glitter Silicone Water Bottle$34.00
- Tri-coastal DesignTri-Coastal Design Water Initial Bottle With Hook$14.00
- ContigoContigo Marble Thermalock Water Bottle$19.99
- SomaSoma Water Bottle$21.00
Essential Back to School Office Supplies
Don’t go back to school without these essential office supplies. Organize your desk with some of these sleek supplies. Get rid of that boring black tape dispenser and splurge (just a little) on this minimalist and modern copper tape dispenser. Or up your pen game with these colorful gel pens. Be sure to Fetch these back to school essentials!
- Tri-coastal DesignTri-Coastal Design Set of 6 Gel Pens$10.00
- Post-itPost-it 45ct Note Dispenser, Gold$11.99
- Copper Wire Tape Dispenser$6.99
- Post-itPost-it Notes, 4x4" - Multicolor$6.99
- kate spade new yorkKate Spade New York Gold Dot Stapler & Tape Dispenser - White$52.00
- Tom DixonCube Stapler$80.00
- Post-it3M Pastel Post-it Notes Value Pack$11.98
Electronics to Make Your Life Easier
Still using the standard charging cable that comes with your phone? I tried out a 10 foot cable for the first time, and my life has been forever changed. Now I can roll over in bed and still use my phone! Or for those lucky gals that don’t have a headphone jack, try out this wireless charger. Noise cancelling headphones or wireless headphones are also a must for the diligent student who is on-the-go!
- HelixEmerge Helix Charge & Sync 5 Foot Lightning Cable | Size 10 Foot in Rose Gold | By Brookstone$24.99
- Native UnionDrop Wireless Charger$60.00
- AppleApple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd Generation)$159.00
- AppleApple Lightning to Micro Usb Adapter$19.00
- BoseRBose Noise Cancelling 700 Over-Ear Headphones, Size One Size - Metallic$399.00
- Native UnionNative Union 10-Foot Night Cable Charger in Zebra$12.00
- GBTIGERBluedio T4 Portable Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones$57.13
- AppleApple Watch Nike+ Series 4 Gps + Cellular, 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with Summit White Nike Sport Loop$499.00
- AppleApple iPad mini Wi-Fi 64GB$399.00
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