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10 Back-to-School Must Haves!

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August 4, 2015
It's not long before the swimsuits get tucked away and the school bells are ringing. Just in time for the start of the new semester, we’ve rounded up some of the best back-to-school products and tips to help you start your year off the right way: how to pick the perfect Back to School outfit, a fun unique breakfast, healthy options for the lunch box, a way to ride to school in style, games that make learning fun, how to beat motion sickness from all the car and/or bus riding, a fun way to spruce up your school supplies, and the coolest watches so no one is ever late. Check them out below!

The Perfect Back-to-School Outfit


Whether you’re looking forward to finding adorable outfits for ‘1st Day of School’ photo opportunities, or you’ve got children who are set on finding the perfect ensemble to exude their personal style, you’ve got to check out the newest clothing line from OshKosh. From jeggings, leggings, tunics and fun active wear, to shirts with glowing graphics, they’ve got all of the must-haves for this season’s perfect back-to-school ensemble.



Scoot Your Way to School in Style

Micro Kickboard is the official U.S. distributor for innovative Swiss company Micro-Mobility, maker of the world's best-rated scooters and kickboards and other innovative products used for urban mobility. Micro leads the revolution in personal transport for urbanites and suburbanites alike and from its start in 1999, Micro has been known for its minimalist designs and precision engineering using quality materials, that win prestigious design awards worldwide.

The Micro Maxi is safety-tested for children ages 5-12, with a maximum weight load of 110 pounds. The smooth gliding Maxi has a curving and carving steering action that allows kids to surf the sidewalk like a skateboard, with the handlebar providing greater control and maneuverability. Kids use their body weight and handlebar to lean into a turn, resulting in smooth, safe turns.



Organic Classics for your Child’s Lunch Box

Santa Cruz Organic® Fruit Spreads, Peanut Butters and Apple Sauce Pouches provide organic options for lunch boxes and after school snacks sure to make the whole family happy. Santa Cruz Organic Fruit Spreads are available in a variety of flavors and feature a spreadable, home-style texture that provides a delicious flavor, making sandwiches a little sweeter – without any added sugar! Santa Cruz Organic Peanut Butters are available in four varieties and paired with your favorite fruit spreads, create delicious sandwiches for this back-to-school season (made without any hydrogenated oils either!). Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce Pouches are available in three flavors and are made by grinding up certified USDA organic apples into a smooth, saucy blend for a perfect lunchbox addition or grab-and-go after school snack. Visit the organic section in your local grocery store to stock up on these lunchbox classics.



Beat Motion Sickness without Unwanted Side Effects

Heading back to school means more time in the car driving kids to and from school, to after-school activities, play dates and more.  But, all this car travel may also cause dreaded motion sickness. Unfortunately, many sufferers don’t do anything to treat motion sickness or treat it with the wrong products and ineffective methods. This school year, don’t let motion sickness get in the way of the places you need to go. Face motion sickness head-on with the help of the new Dramamine® Non-Drowsy Naturals. Dramamine® Non-Drowsy Naturals contains the clinically-tested ginger dosage required for preventing and treating motion sickness, unlike many other sources of ginger that motion sickness sufferers frequently try, like ginger ale, candies and gums.



Fill Little Bellies with Double the Protein

Featuring real fruits, vegetables and double the protein, Chobani Kids™ and Chobani Tots™ products are designed for growing bodies. In addition to delicious flavors, parents can feel good knowing this yogurt includes only natural and preservative-free ingredients, and features live and active cultures – essential to digestive health and brain development. Chobani Kids pouches and tubes are packed with 2x the protein compared to the leading kids' yogurt and contain 25% less sugar.



Never be Late

What better way to get back to school on time than with these fun and functional watches from Flik Flak. Watch your child's love of time unfold through fun and adventure, as they learn from some of their favorite characters. From Mickey’s color coded time telling, to Disney’s Frozen that celebrates girl power and friendship, telling time becomes a hit!



Delicious Breakfast to Go

With 6 grams of protein per serving, Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage are the perfect on-the-go breakfast for the back-to-school season. Stick to this morning routine — a delicious sausage inside a sweet pancake ... because everyone should have a little fun in the morning.



Smarter Kids and Stronger Families Through the Power of Play!

SimplyFun is a company with a big heart and even bigger dreams to make this world a better place through play. With more than 100 award-winning family board games that meet the needs of today's kids, parents and teachers, there’s a perfect game for every child and every family. There are games to help kids, from toddlers to teens, develop communication, math and science skills, express creativity, collaborate with others and enhance their critical thinking.

SimplyFun games were independently mapped for characteristics of Autism and Special Needs and develop key competencies making them a great choice for any classroom or homeschool. SimplyFun offers a preferred Customer Program (called Play Saver) for those looking for discounts and a Playologist Builder Program that provides ways to earn additional income for the family. Play Savers get 15% off all games for one year!



Add Some Flair to School Supplies with Duck Tape®

Notebooks, pencil pouches and binders can be found on just about every school supply list. Before sending the kids off to school, give them some Duck Tape® to personalize their supplies. Duck Tape® is an easy and inexpensive way to add a bit of flair to supplies, fashions and study spaces. Use it to spruce up last year's lunchbox, decorate those plain notebooks, add some style to a boring locker, and more.

Visit duckbrand.com to see the full line of Duck Tape® products that includes more than 250 different colors, designs and licenses, as well as Ducklings® mini rolls - smaller versions of the original that are great for small details, trimming projects, repairing small areas or anything else you can imagine. You can also find Ducktivities® - project ideas with instructions for creating back-to-school crafts, such as cool a Duck Tape® book cover, supply case, locker magnets, and even an adorable Fox Backpack.



Perk Up Your Kid's Lunchbox with popchips

Macaroni Kid has been a long time fan of popchips - chips that are popped instead of fried AND taste great ... what's not to love?

This back-to-school season popchips has teamed up with Disney to launch limited-edition Star Wars and Frozen-themed single serve multipacks, making it an even cooler choice for your kid's lunch box or snack time. With flavors like barbeque, sea salt & vinegar, sour cream & onion, cheddar & sour cream, and sweet potato, plus their favorite movie characters on the package, your kids will get just the afternoon pick-me-up they need to finish the school day on a high note. Oh, and did we mention you get fun character themed temporary tattoos in the multipack too? We can't wait to perk up our kids' lunchboxes with popchips this fall.