School is back in session but if you’re like me, you resisted buying anything while officially still on summer break. I loathe to start back-to-school shopping too soon, and often find waiting until after school has started to be a better time to make well-thought out and needed purchases. Whether your little one is starting pre-school for the first time or heading off to university, we’ve got a list of need-to-haves and nice-to-haves.
Preschoolers and Kindies
Jump Kids World Pre School Animal Lunch Bag ($7). Lunch containers sold separately. Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
Lunch boxes just got sweeter with these School Mini Cookies by The Teeny Tiny Bakery (50/box, $70). Available at OneofaKindOnlineShop.com
Grade School
Tera Gear “Doddle” Backpack ($20), variety of colours. Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
PC Stainless Steel Containers ($7-$9). Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
Everyday Essentials Twist and Clip Insulated Lunch Bag ($6), variety of colours. Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
Heroes & Villains Notebooks ($10), available online only at http://www.potterybarnkids.com
This Mini Lazy Susan will keep all the desk accessories in one place ($29). Available at Pottery Barn Kids, http://www.potterybarnkids.com
Magnetic Bookmarks ($6-$15) from Craft’ed, http://www.craftedvan.com
Affordable and stylish fashions from The Children’s Place.
High School
TOMS StandUp backpack ($60), variety of colours, and with every one purchased, TOMS will help stop bullying, one youth at a time. Available at Journeys.ca and www.Toms.ca
Solid Task Lighting are ideal for brightening up any homework space ($52). Available at Pottery Barn Kids, http://www.potterybarnkids.com
Getting organized and staying organized can be a challenge but the Espresso Daily System ($49) does the trick. Available at Pottery Barn Kids, http://www.potterybarnkids.com
Dry Erase Whiteboard Magnets ($11) from The Tulle Box, http://www.thetullebox.etsy.com
Storiebrooke Dipped Twig Pencils ($17.19) from Storiebrooke, http://www.storiebrook.etsy.com
University
Everyday Essentials 20 Shelf Hanging Shoe Organizer ($14). Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
Everyday Essentials 5-Piece Bath Accessory Set ($10). Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
Life at Home 7-Piece Bed in a Bag ($54). Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
The SodaStream POWER turns ordinary water into sparkling ($179). Available at SodaStream.ca
For Mom
PC Cupcake Display Try Set with Pop Out Display Tower ($20). Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
PC Enameled Cast Iron Pot ($60). Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
PC Textured Togo Mug ($10). Available at Real Canadian Superstore®.
4 Mothers 
Love all the Superstore finds! I will need to make a trip, if only they offered online shopping!
My dream!!!!
Thats wonderful collection of school accessories. I missed out a lunch box for my kidu and have to settle for a substitute from amazon as his school was ro be opened the next day. Keep writing pl
VAVA, I miss out on a lot of things to get off those list that the schools send home 🙂 Let’s stick together!
I want some of those things for myself hahaha! What a good guide. Those cookies are darling! Thanks for sharing your finds.
I know! I wouldn’t share them with my kids 😉 I actually some of these ideas are good stocking stuffers . . .and usually needed for a mid-school year refresh.
Thank you for showcasing Stainless steel and Cast iron materials. It’s so important we store our food in these types of containers. Besides that, they last forever anyway.
Completely agree!