Most schools across the Bay Area start in early August! Whatever happened to going back after Labor Day?! Nevertheless, we love school and want to be prepared for a quality and enriched school year. We’ve compiled some top picks of goodies to help with that – check them out below.
Here are top shopping items for Back-to-School:
- Joolies Date Pops
- LEGO® Botanicals Tiny Models
- Red Toolbox Char-Broil kids BBQ set
- Family TableTopics
- Monthly Wonders
- CubicFun Puzzles
- Reading Eggs Workbooks
- BoxFull Hug in a Box
- Ollyball
- Ello Pop & Fill Water Bottle
- COLOP Art Stamps
- MaryRuth’s Organic Kids Probiotic Gummies
- Creative Brainworks Bean Bag Bucketz
1. Joolies Date Pops
Joolies is reimagining how Americans snack—one organic Medjool date at a time. Grown in sunny Coachella, CA, and hand-harvested for peak freshness, Joolies offers a vibrant lineup of pit-free snacks, pouches, and upcycled Date Pops that are winning over Millennials, Gen Z, and health-conscious families nationwide. There’s a Cinnamon Bun flavor too!
2. LEGO® Botanicals Tiny Models
Need a reward for tweens and teens for school-related achievements? Check out the tiny collections from LEGO’s Botanicals line! New LEGO® Botanicals series features micro-scale versions of popular LEGO sets. Each small box includes enough elements for an adorable mini build, perfect for display on a shelf, desk, or bookcase. Based on the popular LEGO Botanicals, you can use the elements in the Wildflower Bouquet kit to build a tiny collection of flowers including Gerber Daisy, Larkspur, Lavender, Welsh Poppies, and more! A companion 32-page book includes build instructions and fun facts for every flower in the bouquet. A perfect gift for new and established LEGO fans!
3. Red Toolbox Char-Broil kids BBQ set
This playset is super barbe-cute and perfect for children ages 3 and up. This set comes with everything your kid needs to throw the best bbq, the grill, which lets out steam like a real bbq, tongs, a spatula, and the classic foods you expect to see at bbqs, hotdogs, hamburgers, steak, kebabs, and corn.
4. Family TableTopics
Keep the conversation flowing around the dinner table beyond “how was your day at school?” with TableTopics. Promote family bonding with question cards designed to engage school-aged children in the art of conversation. The questions range from silly to thought-provoking and provide a fun and easy way to get your family talking. A little talk each day can go a long way!
5. Monthly Wonders
Monthly Wonders is a screen-free, printable wonder book designed for curious kids ages 3–9. Each monthly edition blends science, history, culture, and big questions — with activities, coloring pages, and engaging stories that spark meaningful family conversations. It was created with love (and tested by tiny hands!) to offer thoughtful learning that feels like play.
6. CubicFun Puzzles
Whether you’re looking for a solitary activity or a way to spend time with your kids, these puzzles are sure to offer a unique and enjoyable experience. These realistic 3D models are perfect for puzzle enthusiasts looking to recreate this amazing model in an immersive way while improving their spatial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, and overall cognitive abilities.
7. Reading Eggs Workbooks
Reading Eggs is a team of expert educators with more than 30 years’ experience publishing quality literacy and numeracy resources for children all over the world. When it comes to learning, we understand that different children have different needs. We know all about the amazing Reading Eggs app, now you can get the workbooks to further enrich the learning experience. Catch up from summer slide!
8. BoxFull Hug in a Box
When you can’t be there in person, BoxFull and their Hug in a Box ensures your dad will feel your love and warmth anywhere. BoxFull is dedicated to helping people stay connected. In addition to the new fuzzy friend with arms outstretched upon opening – each box also comes with a special poem and a customized message.
9. Ollyball
10. Ello Pop & Fill Water Bottle
Now that school is essentially starting in the summer season, it is vital for our little ones to stay hydrated. We moms love the Ello brand for its tumblers, and our loved ones deserve the same quality! Ello’s Pop & Fill bottle is perfect for school, with an integrated carry loop that makes it easy to attach to backpacks and to carry by hand during snack and lunch recesses. We love that it is super easy to refill and has a leakproof seal as well as a spout protective cover.
11. COLOP Art Stamps
For arts and crafts lovers, COLOP’s charming stamps are multifaceted tools that leave an indelible mark on every project. From handmade cards to personalized tags and journals, these stamps make it easy to turn creative ideas into lasting pieces—perfect for teacher gifting or keepsakes. The Make series is an extensive collection of colored stamp pads for arts and crafts, featuring professional-grade ink ensures crisp and vibrant impressions, and its water-based, acid-free, non-toxic formula makes it safe for all ages.
12. MaryRuth’s Organic Kids Probiotic Gummies
The importance of a healthy gut microbiome is becoming increasingly well-known, and providing the gut with probiotics can be beneficial at any age. Founded by MaryRuth Ghiyam, a mother of four, certified health educator, culinary chef, and nutritional consultant. Every product is one she and her family use themselves. Let’s keep those germs at bay by practicing good hygiene habits and taking our daily probiotics!
12. Creative Brainworks Bean Bag Bucketz
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