BACK TO... MIDDLE SCHOOL

One of the things I remember most about being in middle school is all of the cool kid stuff that was out. I mean, I couldn’t have enough cheap plastic jewelry, fake finger nails, or Clueless-esque fuzzy pens. Years later, one thing that remains is that middle schoolers STILL have some pretty cool school stuff. Check out these 20 picks for the cool middle schooler in your life…

     1.       Zara Camouflage Bomber Sweatshirt, $36 (zara.com)

     2.      H&M Imitation Leather High Tops, $18 (hm.com)

     3.      Old Navy Boys Pop-Color Skinny Jeans, $24 (oldnavy.com)

     4.      Yoobi 2pk Erasers, $2 (target.com)

     5.      Crayola 3^rd – 5^th Grade Supply Pack, $49 (amazon.com)

     6.      Monster Jumbo Pouch, $10 (amazon.com)

     7.      Click-eez Clickable/Stackable Bracelets – 5pk, $10 (click-eez.com *available via e-mail this week & through e-commerce starting next week)         

     8.      Vemma NEXT Children’s Nutritional Supplement, $44 (vemma.com)

     9.      Loungefly Hello Kitty Leopard/Zebra Face Backpack, $40 (ebags.com)

     10. Zara Floral Sweatshirt,$26 (zara.com)

     11. Old Navy Girls Drapey Cinched Capris, $17 (oldnavy.com)

     12. Eddie Marc ‘Surge’ Combat Boots, $20 (cookieskids.com)

     13. Living Royal Lightning Bolt Knee High Socks, $15 (livingroyal.com)

     14. Master Lock Combination Pad Lock 1535DWD, $7 (essentialhardware.com)

     15. Mission Belt Kid Swiss, $27 (missionbelt.com)

     16. Yoobi 10pk Mini Highlighters, $5 (target.com)

     17. Got My Eye on You Sharpener – box of 24, $9 (raymondgeddes.com)

     18. So So Happy USB Flash Drive, $10 (walmart.com)

     19. Fit & Fresh Kids’ Reusable Lunch Container Kit, $15 (amazon.com)

     20. Personalized School Ruler, $15 (amazon.com)

BACK TO.... HIGH SCHOOL

It’s officially that time of year again… back to school. Check out my ultimate guides coming up throughout the month of August for Back to School essentials for everyone from Preschooler to college students. First up, are essentials for the High Schooler….

The Products

1. Asos Longline T-shirt w/ Side Zip Detail & Skater Fit, $35 (asos).com

2. Monster Diesel Vektr On-Ear Headphones, $90 (walmart.com)

3. See Jane Work Dot Document Folder, $5 (seejanework.com)

4. Yoobi 3pk Thin Notebook, $8 (target.com)

5. Lily Pulitzer 2014-2015 Agenda, $30 (amazon.com)

6. HooToo TripMate Wireless with Battery Charger, $45 (amazon.com)

7. LivingRoyal Cupcake ankle Socks, $8 (frankiesonthepark.com)

8. Teen Vogue Fashion Pencil Case, $2 (staples.com)

9. F21 Striped Marvel Muscle Tee, $13 (forever21.com)

10. F21 Ripped & Frayed Boyfriend Jeans, $40 (forever21.com)

11. Fossil Keyper Backpack, $109 (amazon.com)

12. Casio Women’s BG169G-4 Baby G Pink Champagne Watch, $67 (amazon.com)

13. Forever21 Hidden Wedge Booties, $38 (forever21.com)

14. Kate Spade Eraser Set, $14 (seejanework.com)

15. Lily Pulitzer Pen & Highlighter set, $12

*Honorable Mention* If you are an active teenager (or you have a child that is active) you'll want to check out Dragonwing Girl Gear for clothing that's perfect for after school practices or even gym time. 

BACK TO 'COOL' - SUPPLIES

It's about that time again, for families to get ready to send the kids back to school. Gone are the days of "basic' when it comes to school shopping. Every kid wants to stand out amongst their peers and these super cool supplies will do just that...

1. Despicable Me USB Flashdrive, $11 walmart.com: With the summer movie premiere of Despicable Me 2  Minion Mania is at an all time high. Now your little one can keep track of all of their important documents for the school year with this minion USB flashdrive. 

2. MadPax Spikedus Rex Full Pack in 'Mascarade', $60 madpax.com: Talk about a statement maker, this MadPax backpack is sure to turn heads with its multi-colored spikes, extensive details and high quality leather. 

3. Erin Condren Personalized Lunch Box, $36 erincondren.com: The queen of personalization, Erin Condren, has done it again with the introduction of her personalized lunch boxes. Also available are containers for the inside of the lunch box as well (sold separately). 

4. See Jane Work Pencils, $8 seejanework.com: Say good-bye to boring yellow pencils with these See Jane Work pencils in fashion colors like pink, red and purple. 

5. Hello Kitty Scented Folder, $1 target.com: Every girl loves Hello Kitty and these scented Hello Kitty folders are an adorable way for kids to stay organized. 

6. PatchPak Youth Pak, $33 patchpak.com: The PatchPak is a backpack that allows kids to truely express themselves by adding different patches of their choice. Patches are sold separately and include number, letter and personality patches. 

7. Lassig Shark Cooler Bag, $35 lassigusa.com: This Lassig cooler back features substantial instulation and an abundance of space. 

8. See Jane Work Mustache Eraser, $2 seejanework.com: I mean what more can you say? How cute are these mustache erasers? 

9. Uglydoll School Planner, $9 walmart.com: Keep your child organized with this Uglydoll School Planner that includes a weekly calendar, practical tips, more than 150 stickers and an elastic band.

10. See Jane Work Agenda Stickers, $6 seejanework.com: Make it easy to record special dates, events and deadlines with these agenda stickers available in family or academic versions.  

11. Greenroom Recycled Binder, $7 target.com: Bright and bold floral print on recycled paper these binders will make class organization a breeze. 

12. Master Lock Speed Dial, $11 drugstore.com: Introducing the world's first combination lock that opens up, down, left and right; bye-bye numbers. The lock is faster to open than traditional locks, more secure and customizable.

Be sure to check back for my next installment of Back To School including gadgets and apparel.