The "Back-to-School" Home Reset

Even as an adult, there's something so fun about the back-to-school season. I love decluttering desks, packing backpacks, and filling lunch boxes — it feels like everything topsy-turvy about summer is rooted in routine again. Greta is headed off to high school this year (how did that happen so fast!?), and Faye and Polly are moving up in grade school. So I'm taking stock of our supplies, clearing the storage spaces and desk drawers, and gathering pencils, notepads, and flashcards to help them on their way.

The girls have their go-to backpacks and lunch boxes picked out, but I always love to pick up a few things to reset the home for the season. For younger ages, back to school is often just as much about the parents as the kids — we're the ones "organizing" the kids' stuff and helping plan their activities! These are the things that I immediately saved to make our lives easier this season. Here's to a clean slate!

1. Writing Pencils $16: Nothing says back-to-school like a set of new pencils. Bonus points if they're as pretty as the ones in this set!
2. CLJ x PBK Art Display Frame $129: Our beautiful display frame makes it easy to swap in new school artwork!
3. 2-Tier Letter Tray $15: A simple and affordable solution to all of those school papers that come home.
4. 1st Day of School Banner Bundle $145: This has got to be the cutest prop for first day of school photos! Comes in a set or as individual banners.
5. Picnic Stripe Doormat $30: Back to school means more foot traffic, and this schoolhouse stripe is up to the task.
6. Travel Mug $30: For that morning carline pick me up, this insulated mug is my new go-to.
7. Acrylic Weekly Calendar $34: I love this for planning meals and after school activities and it would look so cute sitting out on the kitchen counter.
8. Oversized Wall Hooks $39: These hooks stopped me in my tracks... the scale, the details! Perfect for hanging coats and backpacks in an entry or mudroom.
9. Electric Pencil Sharpener $16: I've been on the hunt for a pencil sharpener that looks good enough to sit out on my desk... just ordered this one!
10. Hatch Restore $199: The sunrise alarm is such a game-changer for kids (and adults).
11. House Chalkboard $160: For the playroom or your grocery list.
12. Lidded Charcuterie Tray $28: I just ordered this for after-school snacks (if only they'd be this put-together every time!)