Back to School Guide 2022

With Tax-Free weekend coming up for Back to School, we have compiled a list of fabulous products to start the school year off! Below you will find interesting products from day-to-day to tech to fashion for your back-to-school needs!

Confetti Snacks Raffles Soul Party

Confetti Snacks are delicious thick crunchy veggie chips that bring all the colors and the vitamins of the rainbow to school (also available at Central Market).  These chips are baked to crisp perfection at a low temperature (NOT fried like other veggie chips) so they keep their nutrient content, and they come in fun flavors. Flavors like Teriyaki BBQ and Tandoori Curry will please young palates and give them an early liking for vegetables like red and green radishes, carrots, okra, purple sweet potatoes and even shiitake mushrooms.  Price is for one $5.00 and $32.00 for a 6-pack and is available here: Raffles Soul Party – Confetti (confettisnacks.com).

Freedom All-Natural Deodorant

With one swipe of Freedom All-Natural Deodorant, they can walk around stress- and stink-free for 24 hours, with armpits that smell like lavender, coconuts and lemons. Made with all-natural ingredients and absolutely zero chemicals or aluminum, it’s the healthiest deodorant you can find. Pricing starts at $5.00 and can be purchased here: https://freedomdeodorant.com/collections/deodorants.

A R Z É All-Natural + Organic Plant-Based Skincare + Holistic Wellness

Kick off the school year using A R Z É All-Natural + Organic Plant-Based Skincare + Holistic Wellness products starting at just $8.50. Before a test or a stress day try their C O O L O F F – Refreshing Focus & Cooling Blend for $18.00 or the C O O L O F F – Refreshing Body Spray for $14.50. For a fresh face or after a stressful day try B L U E R O S E – Nourishing + Restorative Face Mask $19.00. To shop ARZE All-Natural + Organic Plant-Based Skincare + Holistic Wellness please visit: https://arzeoils.com/.

Oxygenetix Acne Control Foundation

Oxygenetix’s line of acne control foundation and concealer is the perfect product to get your skin back to school ready. Oxygenetix has a line of acne control products including a foundation and hydro-matrix moisturizer that helps treat your breakouts while covering it up, giving you the confidence, you need to head into the new school year. Their acne control products have salicylic acid that is time released so it treats your skin the entire school day! If you’re not sure of your shade the Oxygenating Foundation 12 Shade Sampler Card is just $9.95 AND you GET $15.00 BACK on your next Oxygentix purchase here.

FGBG Multi-Vitamin, Lifestyle Hair, Skin & Nails and CBD Gummies

FGBG Lifestyle, a fun brand of yummy women’s vitamins and wellness supplements. The vitamins are designed for women on the go and come in small packets, great as a snack, too. FGBG Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies strengthen and maintain healthy hair, nail growth and glowing skin. FGBG Women’s Multi-Vitamin Gummies all-in-one multivitamin formula gives you a healthier that is a complete supplement gummy for women. Their CBD gummies help every day feel more relaxed and stress-free. The pricing starts at $30.00 for 1 month supply at https://fgbglifestyle.com/.

Edx Education Toys

Edx Education Toys are quality hands-on educational materials to develop learning through play, in the classroom and at home. This brand also offers an array of outdoor fun so the kids can keep cool. For all ages, indoor or outside play and education should go hand-in-hand. Some EDX Education toys include EDX Classroom Water Tool Set, Stepping Buckets, Math Cubes, Linking Cubes, Edx Transparent Counters, Step-a-Trail – 6 Piece Obstacle Course for Kids, Whizzy Dizzy and much more. Prices varies and are available onAmazon.

VUDECO Life

Nothing says “nostalgia” like a kid or teen birthday sleepover, complete with glow-in-the-dark blankets and glow-in-the-dark bedroom ceiling stars to get the party started. VUDECO Life is undoubtedly become your one-stop home decor shop for birthdays and Fall-time fun, featuring a plethora of items on their site.. Price is $23.00 and is available on Amazon and Walmart. The Dark Stars for Ceiling Glow in The Dark Moon and Glow Stars for Ceiling Over 1000 PCS Glow for $13.99.

Banana Loca

Meet Banana Loca, the tool to make the perfect after-school snack! The concept is simple – core and fill bananas while in their peel to make a fun snack. This new innovative kitchen gadget that straightens a banana, cores it while still in the peel, and allows you to fill it with a variety of tasty food pairings like yogurt, honey, jams and jellies, peanut butter, and Nutella. Retails for $28.99 on Amazon here.

Persik’s Pure Sky Cleaning Collection

Get the cleanest surfaces in your dorm room with Persik’s Pure Sky green, chemical-free cleaning collection. All Persik’s products are made from thousands of antibacterial ultra-microfibers that only require water to clean! Persik’s Pure Sky cleaning collection offers your dorm room or home the cleanest, most gentle cleaning products you will ever use. You did not know what your home was missing out on until you have tried one of the cleaning cloths, sponges, or glass cloths from Persik! They just launched a new product called the Eyeglass Cleaner Cloth, but you can also use it on your cell phone or camera! Price varies and can be purchased here: https://persik.com/.

Proscenic A8 SE Air Purifier for the Dorm or Classroom

With a high CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of 200 m³/h, the A8 SE Air Purifier can circulate purified air in an indoor area up to 25 m² for five times per hour. Moreover, there are three fan speeds to be selected based on your needs. On the lowest, it can run as quiet as 28 dB to create a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere preferred when sleeping, studying, or even working at home. Retail for $59.00 and can be purchased here.

Mon Coeur

Mon Coeur is a brand that puts the planet first, making kinder clothing for earth loving kids. Find the freshest new fits for your kids that will not only last, but will allow them to feel comfy and cozy throughout the school day. Protecting our planet is essential for our future generations, which is why Mon Coeur has set out to help our planet and encourage change at a young age. Prices vary and can be purchased here: https://moncoeur.com/.

“Awkward Souls”

Inspired by Oscar Wild’s time honored quote, “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken,” the brand balances the importance of self expression, inclusion, and community through its product and stunning creative direction. Even the name “Awkward Souls” is a whimsical play on the physical product and the emotional intent. Prices vary and can be found here: https://awkwardsouls.com/

Merry People Rain Boots

Merry People — the Australia-based, female founded, unisex, sustainable gumboots brand that look cool enough to wear anywhere! Merry People’s quality vegan rain boots are 100% waterproof and made with natural rubber and lined with 4-millimeter neoprene, which adds warmth and comfort to the entire shoe. Unlike other rainboots, Merry People boots hug the foot a little more, and lines the footbed, giving the whole shoe a much more snug, comfortable fit that only neoprene can. Merry People is available on the website and prices varies.

ÉTICA Denim

ÉTICA, rooted in the ideals of fair labor, environmentally conscious manufacturing and social responsibility. Their stylish sustainable denim is available in in a variety of shades and styles – from straight cropped, wide leg, classic skinnies and more! ÉTICA is sold directly on their website and at major retailers such as Nordstrom & Neiman Marcus. Prices varies on their site here:

ATRAC USA 

Perfect for all students, ATRAC is almost like a snap bracelet but with magnets that you can “slap” or “wrap” around your purse/backpack strap without losing them. They also hang from your wrist or gym pants! ATRAC is designed to keep your keys and or cellphone right where they are supposed to be so you don’t have to spend minutes rummaging through your purse digging for your keys. The patent-pending strap is high quality vegan leather and made to look like a luxurious accessory for any activity in your life. Price: $27-$84.

Bombay Hair Three-in-one-Wands and Extentions

Bombay Hair’s greatest sellers are the Hair Waver, giving you those mermaid locks, and their five-in-one wands! The wands are interchangeable, meaning you save some serious drawer space! Made from various precious metals and equipped for long-lasting performance, this brand offers a variety of curling wands, curling irons, flat irons, and styling kits. In addition to hair tools, Bombay has a huge selection of hair extensions and there is no silicone used on the hair, so the extensions can be used easily with hot styling tools. Price: Varies and Available on Amazon.

NOMAD Technology Accessories

NOMAD recently created a Women of NOMAD portfolio that focuses on products that empower women to feel good in all they do.. work, travel and more.  They feature sleek mouse pads, chic keychains, slim Apple watch bands, and chargers and cases that all are designed to fit in nicely with all of a woman’s day to day interests and to do’s. Prices varies and available here: https://nomadgoods.com/.

Wacom

Wacom has simplified this brand-new world with their Intuos and One tablet/pen bundles. Students can draw, edit photos, collaborate, and make their wildest dreams a reality by putting pen to tablet. With Electro-Magnetic Resonance technology, Wacom’s battery free pen will feel like drawing with a pencil or paintbrush, more powerful and durable than anything you’ll find on the market. Prices vary depending on size of Tablet and can be purchased here.

TickTalk

TickTalk 4 is the advanced 4G/LTE children’s smartwatch phone for ages 5-12 that combines video and voice calling, in-app messaging, location tracking, and more to stay connected to your child without a cellphone. It does not have the distractions of the internet, games, or social media. Always know your child is safe with location tracking, Emergency SOS, 911 response & 20+ parental controls. With the TickTalk parent app, approve your child’s contacts, block unknown numbers to keep you in the driver’s seat of your child’s first (non) cell phone. TickTalk 4 includes a free SIM card for an affordable, pay-as-you-go, no-contract plan starting at $9.99 per month. Price is $189.00 and available on Amazon, Walmart.

Picture Keeper Connect 16GB

The simple and easy way to backup pictures, videos and contacts stored on your phone, tablet and computer. Picture Keeper Connect offers simple photo backup solutions for iPhone and Android phones and tablets, as well as PC and Mac computers. Buy 2, Get 1 Free for $239.99 here.

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Source: EDX Education, Vudeco, proscenic, Banana Loca, Confetti Snacks, Atrac, Persik Products, picturekeeper, NOMAD, ETICA, FGBG, Bombay Hair, Merry People, TickTalk, Awkward Souls, Oxygenetix, wacom