The Only 10 Back to School Essentials Your Kids Actually Need

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Back To School Essentials

The expression “time flies when you’re having fun” is even more potent over the summer months. Before we know it, kids everywhere are trading in their bathing suits for backpacks. Thanks to the pandemic, back to school shopping this year may look a little different from the past. But one thing is certain—as your child moves on to to the next grade, the right supplies will set them up for success.

Any seasoned mom knows that kids need loose-leaf paper, folders and pencils, so I’ll spare you those obvious details. Instead, I’ve rounded up a list of fun and sought-after school supplies to help every student hit the books in style. I’ve got in-class essentials with a fun twist, trendy kicks, hoodies and facemasks that are guaranteed to have the whole class ask, “Where’d you get that?” These are the only 10 back-to-school essentials your kids actually need, no matter how they’re learning this fall.

What are some cool back-to-school essentials your kids want, that you wish you’d had as a kid? Please share in the comments below!
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  1. Suzanne Barber says:

    ERIN, The PICTUREs of your children are beautiful! My favorite is the one where Gage is holding his sister’s hand. Children grow up so fast and Go THEir separate ways. It’s so touching to see how well they care for each other .❤

    • Erin Busbee says:

      I think they get annoyed with each other, but they often play well together and Gage DEFINITELY looks out for his little sister. When someone was picking on her, he was constantly with her, protecting her. It’s really sweet. xoxo

  2. Debbie B. says:

    My absolute favorite is the closeup of bitty looking down. Also, both of them at a distance in the wildflower field & the one of gage alone looking at the camera. You do have beautiful children.

    • Erin Busbee says:

      Thanks so much, Debbie! I didn’t think about using the one at a distance, but it IS so beautiful, I should. Thanks for the idea!

  3. Kari says:

    Love the fiRst picture, where the kids are far out. Beautiful picTuRe!! If YOU’RE looking for closer, i also reAlly like Elizabeth throwing back her head to laugh 🙂

    • Erin Busbee says:

      I was making the craziest face at her which elicited that belly laugh. Love that picture too!! And great idea framing the long shot too!!

  4. Linda says:

    Erin, your kids are so sweet and beautIful!!
    Wow, sUch a Pretty fIeld of flowers too, I’ve never seen wild FLOWERS LIKE THAT.
    You tRavel often, is the spot in Colorado?

  5. Bunnie says:

    This images are incredible! Gage and Bitty are growing like wildflowers. And that gage, what perfect ig model poses. Bitty and her handful, I think of her as one with her tenacious fashion sense. and gage pondering what’s to come, and an intense focus and appreciation of the flora. Those pictures are definitely framers. they are book covers actually. Sorry I missed the point of the post, I was gobsmacked. ; )

    • Erin Busbee says:

      Bunnie… thank you so much for the sweet comment!!

      Gage is such a pensive little dude. From the time he was a toddler, he was very aware of emotions and other people’s feelings. Bitty is hilarious and loves to make us laugh. She also loves fashion. Her version is so cool. Always layered, funky and fun!

  6. Peggy hewitt says:

    You have such beautiful children..they look just like their grandmother!????

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