Guest Picks: Back to School
Event planner by day, food enthusiast and blogger by night. I write the blog Channeling Contessa, where I share recipes, culinary inspiration, and cooking and lifestyle tips. You can check it out at www.channelingcontessa.com.
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Though I'm no longer a student and do not yet have any children, I adore all things that fall into the back-to-school category. One thing's for sure, lunch boxes and Tupperware have come a long way since I was in school! I may have to switch up this whole work-from-home thing just so that I can justify one of these sleek lunch boxes. And with that, here are 20 items to get you in the back-to-school spirit and a bit more organized for fall! — Clara from Channeling Contessa
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Neoprene Gourmet Getaway Tote - $19.99 »
The Built brand knows good design. I love their basic black lunch box. Who can even tell you're toting leftovers in that sleek bag?
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Patterned Neoprene Gourmet Getaway Tote - $24.99 »
Take it a step further and snatch up one of Built's Gourmet Getaway bags. Is it acceptable to use one of these as a purse?
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Command Hooks »
Multiple lunch boxes to store? These sleek Command hooks would be perfect for hanging the packs on the inside of your pantry door.
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Slimline Quaddie Lunchbox - $9.99 »
Is it me, or do all little kids hate when one food touches another food? These Slimline Quaddie containers would solve that problem pretty easily.
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Rubbermaid LunchBlox Sandwich Kit »
I love this LunchBlox sandwich kit. It provides a bit more room that the Slimline but still keeps everything tucked in together.
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Princess Lunch Punch Sandwich Cutters - $15.00 »
Oh my goodness, why weren't these Lunch Punch cutters around when I was a kid? They would have made my PB&Js so much cooler.
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Gray Snake Lunchskins - $10.00 »
Who knew sandwich baggies could be so stylish? I'd definitely be more into my lunch if it were packed in one of these reusable bags.
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Cold Packs - $9.00 »
Prepare to make your little one the most popular kid on the playground with these cold packs.
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Gear-Up Lunch Utensils - $9.50 »
I can't decide what I like more here: the holder or the actual utensils. Just think of how many fewer knives and forks your kids would lose.
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Indispensable Double Dry Food Dispenser, Black - $34.99 »
OK, hear me out on this one: Imagine your kids coming downstairs for breakfast and actually serving themselves. Who can resist their own personal cereal dispenser? It's totally worth it!
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Copco To Go Cup, Brown - $4.99 »
I love this new version of the popular Copco to-go cup. The spout makes it so easy to use on the go.
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Copco Sierra 24-Ounce Cold Tumbler, Purple - $7.99 »
The Copco cold tumbler is a must for any season, for the sole reason that we should all be drinking more water!
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Grilled Cheese Please - $16.99 »
I recall that on many a school night my mom would make grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato because she was just too tired to cook. I bet she would have loved this book.
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Real Simple Best Recipes: Easy, Delicious Meals - $17.46 »
Real Simple does easy meals so well that this book is a must for any parent.
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Mini Cooler - $59.00 »
Forget the mini fridge for college. How adorable are these mini coolers in festive colors?
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Lemon Liquid Dish Soap - $4.99 »
For some reason, I always find myself refilling my dish soap around this time of year. I've recently become obsessed with the JR Watkins brand, as their products are all natural and super affordable.
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Apple Hand Soap - $3.99 »
JR Watkins makes an adorable kids' hand soap. It's perfect for those after-school-sticky hands.
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Kilner Preserve Jars - $19.95 »
I think part of the back-to-school mentality is also about holding on to a bit of summer, and in my book, that should definitely come in the form of food. These canning jars are a must for enjoying summer's produce throughout the winter and making meal planning during the school months a bit easier.
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Pickling spices will come in handy for the delicious cucumbers you'll make to go in all those packed lunches.
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Jar Labels, Tags & Recipe Cards - $19.95 »
Canning tags are perfect for the preserved goodies you give away to teachers or friends around the holidays.
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