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I’m a Family Editor and Here Are the 9 Back-to-School Items I'm Most Excited About

From lunchboxes to keychains

Alexia Dellner

By Alexia Dellner

Published Jul 31, 2025

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Like most parents, by the time September rolls around, I’m more than ready to load my kids onto the school bus. My kids, on the other hand, might need a little motivation. That’s where these back-to-school picks come in. From must-haves like lunchboxes and backpacks to fun extras like keychains and PLAY-DOH guides, here are the nine products I’m genuinely excited about this year.

Executive Editor

Alexia Dellner

Executive Editor

  • Lifestyle editor focusing primarily on family, wellness and travel
  • Has more than 10 years experience writing and editing
  • Studied journalism at the University of Westminster in London, UK

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