We are weeks into the 2024-25 school season, and students of all ages are heading back to school bolstered by tools that will aid their educational journey and bring ease to their schedules. For those of us looking for something to gift a student or themselves, we’ve put together a handy back-to-school gift guide that might have just what you’re looking for.
We’re a little late getting this guide up but we believe there is still a need for back-to-school items, especially those of us who like to be uniquely prepared for the entire school year. From elementary school to college, we’re of the mindset that if there is a need, we’d like to help with your shopping needs.
In this guide, we have an array of items including shoes, backpacks, clothing items, and much more. Keep scrolling to see our gift guide below and hopefully, you’ll find something that fits your life.
If there is an item that you feel we’ve missed, please reach out to D.L. Chandler at dchandler@bhmdigital.com.
Additional contributions from Alvin aqua Blanco.
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1. Biovanta
Source: Biovanta
You can never be too prepared in a world where colds, flu, and that pesky COVID-19 virus are lurking around every corner. Biovanta, a company that specializes in immunity-boosting products, is safe for school-aged children and adults.
The stress of being a full or part-time student can be overwhelming for some and there needs to be effective downtime to recharge those overworked brain cells. Buddha Board is just the thing to help the studious settle down, practice mindfulness, and let their thoughts wander as the stress of the day melts away. Check out the brand’s travel-friendly Enso board now.
Blundstone is an Australian shoewear company that first established its roots in the 19th Century. In the late 1960s, inspired by English footwear, the company introduced its Original 500 Chelsea boot and currently sells a wide selection of products. This includes the aforementioned Chelsea boots, work boots, ankle boots, and even footwear in youth sizes.
Founded in 2018 by Betty Lu, a native of Singapore, Confetti’s line of snack flavors is influenced by her homeland and was created to fill a void of healthy snacking. With dried veggie chips in the brand’s four core flavors of Tandoori Curry, Summer Truffle, Green Curry, and Teriyaki BBQ, there are also mushroom chips and crunchy mandarin orange chips. This is a nice shift from the usual potato and corn chips that dominated the snacking market.
CRYSTAL™ Deodorant employs the method of mineral salts in their products that employ magnesium instead of potentially toxic aluminum, which the brand says is a safer option. With roll-ons and whole-body sprays in their product line, CRYSTAL™ Deodorant promises all-day freshness for all ages.
Keeping one’s pearly whites pristine is always a challenge between school, work, chores, and day-to-day duties but Dr. Plotka’s Mouthwatchers has a solution for those in need. The brand’s Manual Flossing Travel Brush tucks away neatly and safely in bookbags, travel bags, and even your pocket! Pair the brush with some of Dr. Plotka’s other fantastic products.
7. Fear Of God Essentials – The Back To School Collection
The 2024 ESSENTIALS Back To School collection features collegiate inspired graphics to get back into your academic spirit while looking crispy in the process. You could wait for it to possibly go on sale, but just be mad at yourself if you get hit with the “sold out” and have to pay a markup on a resale site. You’ve been warned. —Alvin aqua Blanco
We always want our kids to look fresh during the school year and Gap, which has been around since 1969, made the shift to make clothing for children in 1986. Since then, Gap Kids has continued to innovate and a back-to-school campaign launched this past summer proved the brand is all about inclusion and comfort for all.
Founded by Puneet Nanda, GuruNanda brings the holistic healing angles of Ayurveda, a medical tradition that began in India. We’ve been using GuruNanda’s products for years, including their Butter On Gums toothbrush, and have enjoyed other products such as their water flosser.
Miniware, a brand that’s new to us that specializes in children’s tableware, has a new product, My First PacPac. The adjustable backpack is meant to grow with our little ones from age three and beyond and even comes with a cubby to keep their lunches insulated from high temperatures.
Hydration is necessary for everyone, not just superstar athletes, and PATH Water wants to change how we consume water and help lessen our impact on the environment. The aluminum bottles from PATH Water are refillable, 100 percent recyclable, and also customizable. The brand also offers still, alkaline, sparkling, and sparkling flavored waters in their lineup.
We’ve featured Puffer Hug in several of our past gift guides and it’s here again for good reason. Seasons are changing here in the States and sometimes, you don’t need or want a full coat situation or you want an easy layer to remove. The brand offers unisex adult and kids sizes so every student is fully covered.
Bumps and bruises are a part of life and students of all ages are susceptible to them. ScarScience, realizing a need for an on-the-go solution, has a pair of packable applicators of their products for old and new scars that will aid in the healing of the wound. The quick-drying gel is also waterproof and color safe, and can be safely stored in your favorite traveling bag.
Ask any sandwich lover and they’ll tell you that when it’s time for them, pickles are serious business! The folks at SuckerPunch realize this and have a selection of pickles in both jars and their handy snack packs for the lunch box. Our personal favorites are the Bread & Butter chips that go well atop a sandwich or just as a snack on the side.
