🎒Smart Back-to-School Finds 🇨🇦
Back-to-school season is here, and I've curated the perfect list of affordable essentials that'll make this year your most organized and creative yet! Whether you're a student, teacher, or parent getting ready for the new school year, these Canadian finds will keep you prepared without breaking the bank.
🍱 Lunch Smart
Keep food fresh & organized
This lunch box is light, fun, and incredibly practical. It's easy to fill up and carry, which actually makes lunch something to look forward to! The compartments keep everything organized, and the durable design means it'll last through the entire school year and beyond.
✨ Highlight Brightly
Perfect for colour-coding notes
These highlighters are simply cute, fun, and make notes absolutely beautiful. Since I discovered them, they've become the highlight of my study routine (pun intended!). The soft, muted colours are easy on the eyes and perfect for creating aesthetic study guides that actually make you want to review your notes.
🎨 Scented Markers
Fun scents, bold colours
These are a must for teachers, presenters, and parents alike. You're never too young or too old to enjoy these classics that always bring back memories and spark imagination. The scents add an extra layer of fun to any creative project or presentation.
🖊️ Dry Erase
For whiteboards & quick notes
These are essential for teachers and students alike. Don't stop at the whiteboard though—windows, fridges, and glass desks can all become creative surfaces for brainstorming and organizing. The smooth writing and easy erasing make them perfect for any temporary note-taking needs.
📓 Write Mindfully
Vegan leather, eco-friendly
This journal offers simple paper luxury with soft, durable pages that feel amazing to write on. The built-in pen loop ensures you can capture every thought on the go. It's the perfect companion for students who want to elevate their note-taking experience while staying environmentally conscious.
📝 Remember Everything
100% recycled paper
Stick them on walls, take quick notes, create visual designs, organize your thoughts, or use them for interactive presentations with students and participants. These little squares of possibility are endlessly versatile and now come with the added bonus of being environmentally friendly.
📂 Organize Smarter
Reversible, colourful, reusable
These dividers are functional and beautiful, adding a pop of colour to ordinary binders and notebooks. The reversible design gives you twice the style options, and their durability means you can reuse them year after year. Organization has never looked so good!
✍️ Note With Style
Smooth, no-smear ink
Great quality with no-smear technology means your notes stay clean and professional-looking. The smooth ink flow makes writing feel effortless, whether you're taking quick notes in class or working on detailed assignments. These pens make every writing task feel more enjoyable.
✏️ Learn Comfortably
Kid-friendly grip
The ergonomic triangular design provides an easy grip whether you're learning to write, helping little ones develop proper technique, or simply want to improve your own comfort during long writing sessions. Sometimes the basics make the biggest difference in your daily routine.
🎉 Play With Notes
All-in-one fun & practical
This vintage classic makes note-taking genuinely fun! With four colors in one pen, you can easily organize information, create visual hierarchies, and add personality to your work. It's the perfect blend of practicality and playfulness that makes studying feel less like work.
🌟 Final Thoughts
These affordable finds prove you don't need to spend a fortune to have an organized, creative, and successful school year. Each item brings its own special touch to your daily routine, whether it's making lunch more enjoyable, notes more beautiful, or writing more comfortably.
Which one's your favourite? Drop a comment below! 👇
What list should I tackle next? More school essentials? Let me know! 🎒✨
