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Home • Back to School

A Back to School Shopping Guide For Mom and Her Minis

As you plan to send your little one, middle-schooler or college kid off to school, grab these must-haves first.
A Back to School Shopping Guide For Mom and Her Minis
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By Essence · Updated October 26, 2020
01
Vionic Shoes Blakely Bootie

Fall is around the corner, and staples that seamlessly transition from the blazing days of summer all the way through November are essential. Grab these booties—complete with a hidden comfort technology—so you can walk through the Fall in comfort for days on end.
 

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02
“Here Comes Teacher Cat”

Deborah Underwood is the author of several picture books, including the New York Times bestseller The Quiet Book, but this amusing read-aloud prepares your little one for the joys and challenges of school.
 

A Back to School Shopping Guide For Mom and Her Minis
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03
Lacoste Home Solid 4-pc Sheet Sets

Take your bed to new levels of comfort with this 4-pc sheet set that’s available in a rainbow of mellow hues.
 

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04
Name Bubbles Rectangle Contact Labels

These waterproof, weatherproof and laundry safe labels are perfect for identifying any item your teen or tween brings to school. And, even if they they’re too cool for a decorative label, opt for the standard name labels with simplistic symbols and designs.
 

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05
Dell Inspiron 15 5567 Laptop, 15.6″ Screen

Get the speed kids need to be successful with this Intel Core i5 processor that lets you connect Bluetooth-enabled devices wirelessly. Best of all, you can transfer digital files from 3 types of memory cards (SD, SDHC and SDXC).
 

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06
Old Navy Graphic Scoop-Neck Sweater

In these trying times it’s important to empower our children to be rockstars, and let them know that they are loved. Give this sweater as a reminder that she matters.
 

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07
Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette

If warm browns, burnt oranges, and rich siennas are her jam, then this set of 12 neutrals is for her. We’ve seen a lot of palettes over the years, but this one is perfect for dark skin tones. Use it for neutral looks during the day, smokey eyes on Friday nights, and for lazy Sundays with the family.
 

A Back to School Shopping Guide For Mom and Her Minis
Sephora
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08
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator

This sleek number cruncher is slimmer than its predecessors, and easily slides into a pocket or bag.
 

A Back to School Shopping Guide For Mom and Her Minis
Office Depot
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09
Lexar JumpDrive TwistTurn USB 2.0 Flash Drive

This colorful high-capacity USB flash drive lets keep your files protected wherever you go.
 

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Office Depot
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10
TUL Premium Note-Taking System Discbound Student Edition Notebook, 5-Subject, Letter Size

Customize your schedule with these colorful notebooks. Use the page markers to help identify important paperwork quick and simple.
 

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