2009 Back To School Essentials Picks

It seems like yesterday that Summer just begun. Now, back to school time is just around the corner, or already here depending on where you live. We’ve put together a list of our favorite back to school essentials. And, we’ve also got a cool back to school contest from the delicious Clif Kids company!

Acer Netbook~ the best price we’ve seen so far is at Walmart

The Container Store has lots of cool ideas on how to get organized back to school style

Kids With Allergies

Peanut Tees (full review coming soon!)

Mabels Labels Safety Wrist Bands

Allergy Apparel’s “I Have Food Allergies” Tee

Food Allergy Tattoos

Budget-Friendly AKA CHEAP Supplies

When it comes to school supplies we think basics are best. They are also the cheapest. Grab your sales papers and do some price-matching to get the best deals. You can get paper supplies for as low as 1 cent right now! Check out the current deals available at your local Staples, Walmart, Target, and Office Depot.

Happy Back To School Shopping!

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Want to win a month’s supply of delicious Back To School lunch snacks for your child?

Clif Kids offers nutritious organic energy bars and fruit twists perfect to put into your child’s lunchbox or for anytime. You can see our full review here. Clif Kids is giving 3 dozen assorted snacks (a month’s supply) to one lucky winner here on A Mom’s Review.

To enter to win all you have to do is 1or any/all 4 of the following:

1. Leave a comment telling us the product you like the most from our ‘09 Back To School Guide

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Official Rules: You must be a US resident 18+, void where prohibited by law. You must leave a valid email address in the comments section. We will not use this email address for any reason other than to contact you should you win this contest. The deadline is Monday August 24, 2009 11:59 PM EST. 1 winner will be selected at random.

August 7, 2009 · Filed Under back to school, books, educational, kids, movies, parents

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127 Responses to “2009 Back To School Essentials Picks”

susan varney on August 8th, 2009 8:27 am

i wouold like this one mverno@roadrunner.com
Patricia on August 8th, 2009 9:12 am

I love the Annies Bunny Grahams! They’re cute, totally addictive, and I can pronounce every ingredient.
Carol on August 8th, 2009 10:14 am

I absolutely am in total LOVE with the Mimi the Sardine Lunchbags. I can’t even tell you how much I love them! I also would love to try the Medora Potato Snacks - Pogos.
Carol on August 8th, 2009 10:14 am

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Carol on August 8th, 2009 10:15 am

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Amy on August 8th, 2009 10:34 am

I like the cats and dogs lunchbug
Alicia Webster on August 8th, 2009 12:13 pm

My favorite item from your back-to-school guide is the Enviro Products 12 oz Stainless Steel Bottle.
Alicia Webster
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Dan on August 8th, 2009 12:13 pm

The Clif Kids Organic z Bars & Fruit Twists are my favorite. Especially the bars. Haven’t tried the Fruit Twists yet, but they look good too.
Joanne Schultz on August 8th, 2009 3:09 pm

I love the EnviroProducts 304 grade Stainless Steel Water Bottle .
Thanks for the giveaway!
Joanne Schultz on August 8th, 2009 3:11 pm

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Kiley Smith on August 8th, 2009 3:48 pm

The Annie’s Bunny Grahams are my favorites! My daughter eats them ALL the time! I love that they are organic and have natural ingredients in them!
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Amber G on August 8th, 2009 6:54 pm

Annies Homegrown Bunny Grahams are my favorite from your list but you did a great job picking a variety of back to school essentials!
Linda Lansford on August 8th, 2009 8:20 pm

Annie’s Bunny Snack Variety Pack Bunny Grahams and Cheddar Bunnies are my fave
Amanda S. on August 8th, 2009 11:42 pm

I most like the CWD Kids Pirate Backpack!
Kelly Ann T. on August 9th, 2009 12:46 am

Holt would love the Spongebob rolling backpack. Only $10 at Walmart.
Chris G. on August 9th, 2009 2:57 am

My favorite is the 12 oz Stainless Steel Bottle. Thanks for the giveaway!
Katharine on August 9th, 2009 11:40 am

The Annie’s Bunny Grahams, my boys love those (and the cheddar bunnies too)
Joanne Hibl on August 9th, 2009 1:05 pm

I’d like to win this prize
Sue on August 9th, 2009 3:53 pm

I’ve tried Clif’s bars and Luna bar but i’d like to try the nectar bar.
Pu Ye on August 9th, 2009 4:43 pm

I ‘d love to win
scarlette on August 9th, 2009 5:33 pm

I love the clif fruit twists!
Autumn B. on August 9th, 2009 10:41 pm

the nectar bar from clifs

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Diana Mitchell on August 10th, 2009 9:30 am

These bars are sooo yummy..not just for kids.
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Brandon Ralston on August 10th, 2009 10:47 am

The spongebob rolling backpack.
Monique Rizzo on August 10th, 2009 11:41 pm

The Spongebob backpack is very cool. Thanks for the chance.
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Katie on August 12th, 2009 8:13 am

I love the Planetbox Stainless Steel box with cool decorative magnets. What a cool idea!
Lisa R on August 12th, 2009 11:32 am

I like the lunch bug lunch bag
Laura G on August 12th, 2009 8:15 pm

It’s so important for kids to stay hydrated after running around at recess…I’d love the Enviroproducts water bottle
K. C. on August 12th, 2009 10:11 pm

I like the lunch bag.
Courtney S on August 12th, 2009 11:44 pm

I love the Sponge Bob rolling backpack.
Gina on August 13th, 2009 8:40 am

My fave item is by far the Clif Kids bars!!! Finding a healthy and yummy new snack option is always a good thing!!!
Kenny on August 13th, 2009 5:12 pm

As a poor college student, I would love to win. I like the food items, I am looking for food.
Kris on August 13th, 2009 8:29 pm

I love the Mimi the Sardine Lunchbags - pink flora is adorable.
Karen on August 14th, 2009 8:20 am

I love the Stainless Steel Water Bottle. I want one someday right now i just have a plastic one
Tami on August 14th, 2009 8:33 am

I like the healthy and tasty snacks for lunches the best!!!
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Greta on August 14th, 2009 10:19 am

Wow these would be great for back to school. Thanks for offering such a great giveaway.

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diana mitchell on August 14th, 2009 1:04 pm

This contest Rocks!
Melissa Vaught on August 14th, 2009 1:08 pm

I would love to enter the contest! My favs are the paintable tin from Target. I know my son would love to do that! Also, I think my kids would love the Clif’s fruit twists. I’ve not seen them in stores here, but I bet if we could get them, my kids would become huge fans!
Andrea on August 14th, 2009 5:59 pm

I just adore the little lunch bags they are do cute
Jennifer Hamitlon on August 15th, 2009 10:06 am

My favorite would be the pottery barn personalized backpack!
Jennifer Hamitlon on August 15th, 2009 10:10 am

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Diane on August 15th, 2009 2:10 pm

I like the eco-friendly lunch bag the best
Laura DeLuca on August 16th, 2009 12:45 pm

I like the spodge bob backpacl from walmart
Laura DeLuca on August 16th, 2009 12:46 pm

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J.C. on August 16th, 2009 7:02 pm

I love the EnviroProducts 304 grade Stainless Steel Water Bottle.
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amanda thompson on August 17th, 2009 5:42 pm

the mimi the sardine lunch bags are eco friendly and fun !!!
Sarah K on August 17th, 2009 9:16 pm

The Clif Kidz bars are so delicious, and a much better source of fiber than the bars I had in my lunch when I was a kid. They’re cheap, too, only about seventy cents each. Not bad!
sandra on August 18th, 2009 7:07 am

my favorite is the Clif Kids Organic z Bars & Fruit Twists
Pat on August 18th, 2009 1:02 pm

Our favorite is Annie’s Bunny Grahams.
Ronette Messer on August 18th, 2009 9:57 pm

I like the “I have food allergies” as a mom who’s son is being tested for food allergies/intolerances, it is quite helpful as a reminder to teachers.
Bunny on August 18th, 2009 11:39 pm

I love the Annies Homegrown Bunny Grahams! They are delicious and very popular in our house!
Bunny on August 18th, 2009 11:44 pm

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Jai on August 19th, 2009 2:12 pm

I would love this one for my child.
Jennifer M on August 19th, 2009 2:57 pm

My daughter loves Clif Kids honey graham z-bars.
M R on August 19th, 2009 5:27 pm

My family loves Clif Z Bars - can’t get enough of them!
Shari Duck on August 20th, 2009 9:00 am

I really like the Mimi the Sardine Lunch Bags…so cute! I also like the paint-your-own Retro Tin Lunchboxes.
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SANDY MYERS on August 20th, 2009 12:33 pm

I absolute LOVE the lunchbugs Ladybug lunchbox! My daughter loves ladybugs at the moment so this would be perfect for her!
Vicki Wurgler on August 20th, 2009 2:05 pm

the Medora Snacks Pogos White Cheddar sound good
cathy on August 21st, 2009 6:21 am

Love to win for my nephew! he starts kindergarten
Emma Pinkston on August 21st, 2009 12:35 pm

I love the stainless steel water bottle!!
Kamber on August 21st, 2009 11:07 pm

My favorite is the Mimi the Sardine lunch bag. So cute!
CC on August 22nd, 2009 5:35 pm

Forget the kids. I want a Mimi The Sardine Eco-friendly Lunch Bags for me!
CC on August 22nd, 2009 5:36 pm

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Jessica on August 22nd, 2009 8:39 pm

I love the Clif’s fruit twists, so hard to find in my area!
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R Schulz on August 22nd, 2009 11:36 pm

Bunny Grahams
wooster on August 23rd, 2009 12:35 am

I love the Clif Kids Organic z Bars & Fruit Twists. They satisfy the urge for something sweet to snack on and they are fun to eat.
Kerrie Mayans on August 23rd, 2009 9:31 am

We love the Mimi The Sardine Eco-friendly Lunch Bags at our house.
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Heather Goldsmith on August 23rd, 2009 4:19 pm

I like the Mackenzie Preschool Backpack, Pink
from Pottery Barn
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Marianna on August 23rd, 2009 4:41 pm

I like the spongebob backpack - my son was asking for a rolling backpack and I’d been having trouble finding one!
Suzanne Denys on August 23rd, 2009 6:22 pm

I like the ladybugs lunch bag. I am going to purchase one on payday for my daughter!
Jennifer on August 23rd, 2009 8:19 pm

I love clif bars! On vacation, we ate them every single day throughout the day!
Helen on August 23rd, 2009 8:42 pm

I like the Clif Kids Fruit Twists!
Shane on August 23rd, 2009 9:32 pm

Definitely the Annies Homegrown Bunny Grahams - I love Annies!
Gretchen O'Connell on August 23rd, 2009 11:04 pm

My Keagan loves the Blueberry Clif kids energy bars and mom loves that it has no high fructose corn syrup…AWESOME!!!!
Jo Ann Hrouda on August 23rd, 2009 11:56 pm

I like the cats and dogs lunchbag
vivian on August 24th, 2009 12:02 am

cliff bars fruit twist ty
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Dianad on August 24th, 2009 7:27 am

The lunch bag is really attractive. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
Dddiva on August 24th, 2009 7:54 am

Mimi The Sardine Eco-friendly Lunch Bags, especially the mouse one and the frog one.
Condo Blues on August 24th, 2009 9:46 am

I like the Revolution Foods Mashups because they are a good alternative to apple sauce.
Kristina P. on August 24th, 2009 10:00 am

My son would love the CWD Kids Pirate Backpack. Arrg Matey.
Veronica Garrett on August 24th, 2009 10:08 am

I like the Spongebob backpack.
Susan on August 24th, 2009 10:29 am

I LOVE the PlanetBox, definitely my favorite.
Gaines Simmons on August 24th, 2009 10:34 am

The stain-less steel water bottle seems safer and easier to clean. It is one of my favorite useful products.
BSeymour on August 24th, 2009 1:00 pm

I didn’t know the Clif Co. made fruit snacks!We love the Clif bars and deserve a whole months worth!!!
Ann Council on August 24th, 2009 1:59 pm

Love the Clif bars!
Joanne Hibl on August 24th, 2009 4:15 pm

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Jazzy on August 24th, 2009 5:48 pm

The Clif Kids is one of my fav items. I have been in love with Clif bars for years, and glad to see my kids can enjoy them now also!
Jazzy on August 24th, 2009 5:49 pm

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Deanna U on August 24th, 2009 6:00 pm

Loving the fun lunch bags! They’re great!
Deanna U on August 24th, 2009 6:02 pm

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Charity on August 24th, 2009 6:29 pm

I like the Spongebob Squarepants Backpack. Thanks
Charity on August 24th, 2009 6:31 pm

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Charity on August 24th, 2009 7:04 pm

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DanV on August 24th, 2009 9:24 pm

I like the Spongebob backpack
Pamela S on August 24th, 2009 9:31 pm

I like the fun lunchboxes the best!
Thanks so much!
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Susan Marina Brown Lane on August 24th, 2009 10:13 pm

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Lily Kwan on August 24th, 2009 10:17 pm

The Clif Kids Organic z Bars & Fruit Twists look very tasty!
Susan Marina Brown Lane on August 24th, 2009 10:26 pm

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Kelly F on August 24th, 2009 10:28 pm

I love the Paint Your Own Retro Tin from Target!
Susan Marina Brown Lane on August 24th, 2009 10:31 pm

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Donna K on August 24th, 2009 10:34 pm

I love the Mimi The Sardine Eco-friendly Lunch Bags.
Donna K on August 24th, 2009 10:35 pm

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Amanda on August 25th, 2009 8:44 am

This contest is NOW CLOSED. No more entries! THANKS!
Back To School Picks Winner! | Mom Reviews on August 25th, 2009 9:05 am

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bronwyn on August 26th, 2009 7:29 pm

i love the rocket planetbox
Shiela on July 29th, 2010 5:07 pm

I love the hybrid cars fun lunch box!