8 Ingenious Back to School Ideas
The start of a new school year can be exciting, nerve-wracking, a chance for a fresh start – and to invest in some new goodies to make each school day easier for you and kids. So check out these ingenious back-to-school ideas – you'll wonder how you ever lived without them!
1. Firstly, is all of last year's artwork stashed away in drawers? Don't know what to do with it all? Bring them back into your home by turning them into a beautiful bespoke coffee table book, cards, or collages, from Doodlenest. They start at £175,
www.doodlenest.co.uk
2. Now, celebrate the start of a new school year by sending your kids – or relatives – this brightly coloured jam-packed Back To School Gift Box by Postboxed, with items from London's Happy Jackson. Schoolkids will love the Cheerful Pencils, Sticky Notes, Notepad and Pencil Set, and turquoise Pencil Case. All items are gift-wrapped and packaged in the same letterbox-friendly box with a gift card. £23, www.postboxed.co.uk
3. Get organised every Sunday evening with the NeatKids 7-day wardrobe organiser! Designed specifically for child-sized clothing and accessories, this useful kids' storage space will educate children on the process of picking out clothes and getting organised for the week ahead. It gives them some independence, and makes the mornings easier for mums and dads! £28.49, www.amazon.co.uk
4. Make sure you pack lunchboxes and book bags and backpacks the night before, to save a mad dash in the morning. I'm loving this PlanetBox stainless steel lunch box from Biome Eco Stores – the easy and eco way to pack a healthy lunch! PlanetBox will help you replace single-use plastic and paper, making you feel you're doing your bit for the environment.£51.44, www.biome.com.au
5. Whilst drifting off to sleep, do you suddenly remember all the things you should have done earlier that day, or something you need to do tomorrow? I do! Then the Scribble Alarm Clock is the perfect bedside accessory for you. This simple yet clever device will beautifully illuminate your notes with a simple touch. £11.95, www.red5.co.uk
6. Keep school letters, diary dates and homework top of mind by pinning everything to this Block Medium PegBoard from Red Candy. It is a brilliant way to hang tools, bags, clothing or stationery in a snazzy and eye-catching way.
£40, www.redcandy.co.uk
7. Make a quiet, calm area in which they can do their homework – one that aids creativity and concentration. I love this cool Scratch Metal Desk with its lovely worn-in look. £440, www.loaf.com
8. These First Words Placemats are colourful, curriculum-based and encourage learning while they're waiting for dinner or dessert. Also available in the range are the 1–100 Number Square Placemat, Alphabet Placemat and Times Table Placemat. The placemats are dishwasher and detergent safe – I think I'll be investing in a few of these! £5.95, www.clareloves.co.uk
