Back To School Essentials That Every Kid Will Be Begging For

It's that dreaded time of year again...for the kids anyway. The parents, on the other hand, are definitely looking forward to not having to keep an eye on your kids like you did all summer. Sure, pool days were fun, but after spending the majority of time supervising and running after kids with sunscreen you're looking forward to the school year.

Whether it's your child's first school day ever or one of their last ones, these are the items they'll need to make it through and conquer the school year. These products will definitely make you the coolest parent around.

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Be The Coolest Kid In Town With These Gel Pens

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There is an artist in our presence. Kids will be eyeing you and your drawing creations when you walk into class sporting this pack of multicolored gel pens. These pretty pens come at the low cost of $15.99 for a pack of 12.

That's a steal for anyone who's an avid colorer and gel pen user since these things can run up to $3 each if you're buying them in single units. We know that you don't want to do that because what kid wants only one color gel pen? Grab the entire set HERE.

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Stay On Top Of Your Wallet And Your Memorization With These Flash Cards

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Memorization –– we all hate doing it but we all have to at some point. Whether your kid is cramming for a geography test where they're asked about the major rivers in their state or they're trying to remember biology definitions, these flashcards will help them through it all.

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Look at their solid colors and straight lines. Those bold and confident design choices will inspire your child with the confidence of their own to remember everything they need to. They'll be no question about what the largest river in Lousianna is. Get this pack of 300 flashcards HERE.

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Alexa Is Your Greatest Study Buddy

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Alexa is truly the greatest help when studying. If she wasn't a computer, she'd be the friend that shows up to the study session with snacks, a dictionary, ample pens, and a complete set of notes from class. At least we can get her wisdom from Amazon.

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Alexa is super helpful when you need to concentrate since she can play study music, you can ask her questions, and she can set alarms for you so you don't have to keep checking your phone. Hands-free means better focus. Get your own Alexa Echo Dot HERE.

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These Aren't Airpods But...

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Every kid is going to ask for a pair of airpods but maybe we don't want to drop $80 for tiny headphones and that's fine. That's why these stylish wireless headphones exist for under $50.

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These bad boys are perfect for any commute to and from school. They're great for the kids who like to zone out and get comfortable on the bus and daydream. The best part is you don't have to get tangled in wires while trying to curl up with your backpack. Get these handy headphones HERE.

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In The Middle Of A Hard Semester, You'll Need Aromatherapy

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An important part of back-to-school is getting back into the work groove. It can be a stressful time for everyone, and when you have so many things on your plate the last thing you want to do is burn out before you're even graduated. Create a soothing space to unwind after the insane amounts of work you do with this essential oil diffuser.

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Maybe your younger child won't appreciate it, but your older college student definitely will. If you sprinkle a little calming lavender oil in it they'll be curled around it like a cat around a furnace vent. Get the reasonably priced and aesthetically pleasing diffuser HERE.

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A Roomba For Your Desk Because We're Living In The Future

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This product exists because we're all tired of sweeping those little eraser scraps off our workspace. Seriously, those take way too long vacating. Be on the cutting edge of desk technology and grab a desktop vacuum that'll eat all your little scraps up for you.

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This is one of those back to school items you buy your kid but you secretly want for yourself. It can eat all the eraser crumbs and paper scraps that they make at school, but it can also clean up dust and food crumbs. We promise we won't tell if you borrow it. Get the handy helper HERE.

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Think Flash! Grab Yourself All The Flashdrives You Need

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For any high school or university student using their laptops a lot during class and relying heavily on typed notes and online materials, having a flash drive is essential. Actually, pick up a bunch since you're going to want to color coordinate for different classes, projects, and presentations.

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The best part about this pack is that you can choose how many GB of memory you need to get the job done. Buy all your organizational school needs in one place with a set of flash drives built to accommodate your needs. Get a pack of ten HERE.

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Stand Out From The Pack With A Cool Backpack

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We're all trying to look the coolest we can when we're walking the hallways strutting our stuff. Kids love to use any opportunity for creativity where they can, especially when they're in uniform. That's why having a cool backpack is essential for any back to school list.

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For older kids, this nifty gear comes with its own external USB port so you can charge your phone while holding it. It also comes with an external headphone jack just in case you haven't got your wireless Bluetooth headphones yet. Get the revolutionary backpack HERE for a surprisingly good price.

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It's Not Back-To-School Without A Pack Of Pencil Crayons

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The biggest must-have of back-to-school is a pack of beautiful pencil crayons. For every art class, book cover, or geography assignment, behind every great student is a great pack of pencil crayons. Get this pack of 120 quality pencil crayons for under $20.

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Your kid will be blown away by all the color possibilities. Just look at that delicate sunset orange and that merlot red –– with these in their arsenal no scene is out of their skillset. A picture of a unicorn drinking a glass of wine in the sunset riding a cloud? No problem. Grab the set HERE.

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Stay On Point With Your New Mechanical Pencils

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Stay sharp and look sharp with a new set of mechanical pencils because everyone needs pencils for school. Seriously, no matter how old you get or how often you use your computer for typing and research, you're always going to need to write something down.

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These things are great because you don't have to sharpen them, they're super stylish, and they're HB #2s. So don't worry, that one hardcore Spanish teacher you have that always insists on you getting #2s for some strange reason will be happy with these pencils. Get the pencils HERE.

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Cover Your Computer In Something Cooler Than The Apple Logo

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For the student who uses their laptop every day, the computer can be the perfect spot to add a little personality that everyone can see. So why settle for your standard snore-fest of just the plain grey Mac exterior? Pimp out your computer with a stylish hard case combo.

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This is a great bundle because while the other kids in the class are enjoying your peaceful forest scene wishing they weren't stuck in physics, you can enjoy it for yourself with the sticker and keyboard cover. Hang a pine car freshener from your screen to complete the illusion. Get the combo HERE.

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You Could Buy This Apple Wireless Keyboard For $150 Or You Could Get It For $60

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We all have to make hard decisions in our lives. Luckily, choosing between purchasing an Apple wireless keyboard for retail price at $150 or on Amazon for $60 isn't one of them. This is a steal.

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For the student who's writing essays or typing notes constantly, an ergonomic wireless keyboard is essential to help with posture and protect your hands and wrists from carpal tunnel syndrome. Avoid sore hands and forearms at the end of the day by picking up a keyboard that will look as good as it makes you feel. Get the discounted keyboard HERE.

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Did Someone Say Rubber Bands?

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Rubber bands are one of those back to school supplies you don't think you need until a couple of days go by and you realize you need to hold something in place and you have to scramble to find something. Tied-together scraps of twine never quite do the job, do they?

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Grab these rubber bands before you're up the creek without a paddle scrambling to find what you need. They're perfect for children to carry in their pencil cases as well since there's always some kind of art project that needs one. Get 0.5 lbs of rubber bands HERE.

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Put Your Stamp On The World With These Alphabet Stamps

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Alphabet stamps are the child's gateway to business cards and letterheads. They're the creative way to add a little personal touch to any letter you're signing off on. Maybe don't borrow them from your kid though, giant black letters at the top of a business message don't look that professional.

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Grab this cheap toy for your child to use at school. We promise you they'll get a lot of fun leaving their mark on the paper, and it's a fun way to introduce them to the amazing adult world of signing legal documents. Purchase the cute set HERE.

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Get Crafty With Construction Paper On Tap

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You can let your kid fight in school for the beat-up leftover scraps of construction paper in the art room that literally nobody wants or uses, or you can hook them up with some quality colorful paper. Grab a pack of this construction paper and free your kid's imagination so they don't have to wage war over that one sheet of un-cut yellow.

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Look at how fun and funky that circus tent looks –– Hugh Jackman would love to put on a show in there. Such artistry from one so young. Get the variety pack of paper HERE.

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Rule The Classroom With These Rulers

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Why would you ever buy your kid a boring old wooden or plastic ruler that's just as much of a snooze fest as the math they're using it for? Grab a colorful plastic ruler that puts the "fun" in functionality.

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This ruler is perfect for the kid that's always misplacing stuff. The little holes on the ruler perfectly fit into any binder ring, so your spacey kid won't have to worry about misplacing it. Ready, set, measure! Get them HERE.

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The Laptop Case For Careful People

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Laptop cases are the things you buy when you get your computer that you tell yourself you'll use. Then a month later you drop your computer and crack it and you curse yourself for not using it once. Set yourself and your kid up for success by purchasing this stylish case that they better use because you're not buying them another computer.

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This case is a stylish way to keep your computer safe. Plus, it comes with a pocket for your phone, books, and pencils, so you don't even have to bring a bag to class. How efficient. Get it for any size laptop HERE.

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In A Bind For School Supplies? Pick Up This Amazon Binder

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Listen, we've all met the kid who says that they "don't need a binder" and then promptly stuffs every paper they get into their backpack where it gets wrinkled, stained, and never used. Don't let you or your kid be that chaotic one, and get a binder to keep everyone's lives organized.

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We've also all met the person who thinks they need only one binder for all 5 of their classes. They always undoubtedly fill up that one binder within 2 weeks and need to buy another one. Don't be this wild assumer and grab a couple of colorful ones HERE.

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Make Your Mark On The World With These Markers

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They smell good too but don't discover that for yourself though and just use these vibrant Sharpie markers for proper use. Inhaling the marker's chemicals is really bad for you despite how good they do smell. These gems are up there with Tide Pods in the forbidden fruit section of the office supplies store.

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These babies are advertised as "squeak free" too so you won't have to worry about anyone tearing their hair out while you or your kid use them. What's worse, the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard or a squeaky marker on graph paper? Don't bother finding out and get these markers HERE.

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Watercolor Brush Pens Will Help Unleash Your Artsy Side

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Watercolor painting can be a messy and daunting task. You've got to grab brushes, water, paint, and a palette before heading to town on that waterlily painting. Fear no more, because with these watercolor pens painting can be easy and much less messy.

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For under $20 you can make a water painting as easily as you can color something in with a pencil crayon. If you can hold a pencil you can hold one of these, which makes them perfect for the aspiring little artist who needs a little confidence boost. Get the brush pens HERE.