We’ve spent the last few weeks trying to decompress and relax (or at least attempting to). But now it’s time to think about starting the school year off with new routines. And that means getting life, and clutter, in order, especially when chaos ensues despite our best intentions to keep our children organized and on schedule. From school lunches on the go, to sending them off to school for the first time (or last time, eek) to getting your child’s room (and their essentials) tidied up for a change, here are some essentials designed to bring a little normalcy (and fun) to the back-to-school routine.
A Slice of the Good Life
As summer winds down, you can eagerly anticipate a return to routine that tastes as good as it feels. Hero Bread is the perfect fluffy and flavorful foundation for your weekday lunches. Each slice of Hero Classic White Bread adds 11g of fiber and 5g of protein to all of your sandwiches and toasts, but 0g net carbs, 0g sugar, and fewer calories than conventional white bread. Through September 15, save 10% on Hero Classic White Bread with code BREAD10.
Maximize That Tiny Closet Space
Honey Can Do rubber grip slim plastic hangers, from $15, honeycando.com.
For Moments That Matter
Personalized Dormify Hangit photo display, $24, dormify.com
Visitor’s Chair!
Room Essentials bean bag cream faux shearling chair, $95, target.com
You Are, Like, So Organized
BINO narrow acrylic makeup organizer, $29, urbanoutfitters.com
Respect the Vibes, People
Good Vibes Only neon sign, $25, athome.com
The “I’m headed to the shower” Outfit
Bed Head Pajamas cottage stripe unisex long Turkish terry robe, $130, bedheadpjs.com
Bath Essentials on the Go
Pass on the mesh bag (they take forever to dry and can grow mold) and opt for a hard caddy instead. The Big One plastic shower caddy, $15, kohls.com
A Touch of Comfort
Off to dorm life? Unless they enjoy being stabbed by janky mattress springs, get this Parachute twin XL down mattress topper, $299, parachutehome.com
Give Them a Lift
Elevate their bed so you can fit storage underneath. The Container Store bed riser with power and USB (set of 4), $38, containerstore.com
Hello, Cozy Bed Nook!
Pottery Barn Teen auburn wall corner headboard, $199, pbteen.com.
Sharing Showers?
Shower slides are non-negotiable. Crocs classic slide, $30, crocs.com
Laundry Lessons
Unfortunately, dirty clothes don’t magically wash themselves. Smart Design deluxe mesh pop up laundry hamper, $10, amazon.com
