The ink on the dry erase board has barely dried and we are about to embark on yet another Back to School season. While you're catching those last rays of freedom sunshine, scope out our list of must-have trends for back to school picks for backpacks, lunchboxes and more (trust us, your kids will thank you).
Donuts = Happiness (obviously), so it follows that your kid will smile all day toting around this donut backpack. ($80, Donut Shop Backpack, available online at terez.com or shop in-store at Marcia's Attic for Kids, 29 N. Dean St., Englewood, (201) 894-5701)
Monsters are so trendy right now - arm your toddler with this mini not-so-scary backpack complete with a poofy mohawk. (email for pricing, available at Stella Mara.com)
Why should mom have all the fun? Studded and skin styles from Chloe K. New York are perfect for your little fashionsta. ($76, Chloe K. New York, available at Marcia's Attic for Kids, 29 N. Dean St., Englewood, (201) 894-5701)
They fit perfectly into any cup holder, the mouth is wide enough to push ice cubes through it, and don't even get us started on the adorable patterns- making these water bottles, well, pretty swell. ($35, S'Well water bottles, available at Marcia's Attic for Kids, 29 N. Dean St., Englewood, (201) 894-5701)
Whether you've got a monster lover or kid who wants to shine, J. Crew has got your back. ($59.50, Kids' Max the Monster Furry Backpack, available at jcrew.com, $68, Kids' Iridescent Backpack, available at jcrew.com)
Keep em confident and smiling with this smiley face lunchbox and "totally got this" pencil case. ($26.95, Smiley Face Lunchbox, available at Papersource.com, $14.95, Pencil Case, available at Papersource.com)
Lunchtime fun gets a boost with these write on napkins - perfect for note writing or playing games with pals. ($11.99 for a 2 pack, available at Amazon.com)
These customizable lunch boxes are not only insulated, but they are super-roomy so you can pack snacks, lunches and drinks with ease. ($29.50, available to order from Potterybarnkids.com)
Get creative and design your own backpack with patches! Afterall, patches make everything that much better. (Large backpack: $108, Small backpack: $88, Patches: $4-$8 each, Me.n.u NYC, available online at me.nu.com or shop in-store at Me.n.u, 1042 Lexington Ave, NYC, (646) 370-6449)
