Back to School Shopping – Office Edition


Back to school shopping has always been my favorite! Something about new pens and supplies just makes me giddy! Let’s pretend I’m going back to office shopping – here’s what I would buy!


  • With how often I switch out my planners, I tend to go for pretty, but cheap ones. I’m loving my current one that has plenty of space for writing and to-do lists!
  • I’ve always loved writing things down and bloom daily planner tear off pads are perfect for every occasion. I really like the meeting & planning system pads.
  • I am the absolute worst when it comes to drinking water – out of sight out of mind. Trying my best to better at it, so this water bottle should do the trick. 
  • I don’t know about you, but cute pens & pencils always help to feel more productive
  • I always have the best intentions when it comes to packing my lunch for work and often use these bento boxes, but I also like these for salads.
  • I feel like the start of something new should be commemorated with a new bag – backpack or work bag – all the same! I put some serious wear into my spring/summer tote and have been looking into a newer onefor all my daily essentials. 
  • Typically when I workout at lunch I keep my gym clothes in a plastic bag, I think these reusable gym bags (that can be used for a lot of other things) are perfect!
  • I like to keep paper copies of things, especially when it comes to projects I’m working on. These expandable folders are perfect, plus you can tab each section. 
  • My ultimate back to office purchase…is actually a label makerthat I’m using at home to make everything more organized. 

The more I started to think about back to school / office shopping, the more I realized I actually like the organization that comes with starting something new. Everything is clean and in the right place. We have a couple of changes coming up with the end of summer. The first is that I’m actually going to be going back to school, sort of. I’m going to be taking classes for a marketing strategy certificate (online) and I’ll share the program and everything once I’ve finished. The other is that Sophia will be starting daycare in October for a few days a week and that will be a big change / adjustment for us all! All good and exciting changes, but scary nonetheless!

What do you like to treat yourself to at the start of a new “school” year?!






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20 Comments

  1. Ashley G
    July 31, 2019 / 12:21 pm

    I loved back to school shopping!! The salad bento box is such a good idea. I need to get one for us!

  2. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    July 31, 2019 / 12:46 pm

    I've been looking for a good bento box to use for lunches! I like the idea of tear away notes too!!
    xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams 

  3. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    July 31, 2019 / 12:52 pm

    I always love shopping for new office supplies–it does remind me of going back to school! I need to look into tear-away notes, seems like a good way to track what you've completed!

    Rosy Outlook

  4. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    July 31, 2019 / 12:53 pm

    Love a great LabelMaker! Isn’t back to school shopping awesome?!

  5. Beautifully Candid
    July 31, 2019 / 12:58 pm

    I love back to school shopping too. We are finalizing our home office area so I'm excited to shop for some things for the desk. Sierra Beautifully Candid

  6. Girl Meets Bow
    July 31, 2019 / 1:51 pm

    Target is my jam for getting new planners! I love that they carry the Simplified LIne & the Day Designer for a fraction of the cost!

  7. Rachel F
    July 31, 2019 / 2:35 pm

    Literally just bought the reusable gym bags!! This reminds me I need to go tax-free shopping this weekend!! XOXO, R

  8. Just Jess
    July 31, 2019 / 3:38 pm

    I love the Target pen aisle. I am currently debating if I need more highlighters for bible studies this fall. I am trying to clean out my desk at home before Fall as a reset.

  9. Rebecca Jo
    July 31, 2019 / 4:28 pm

    You know me – I've got to click on every link here 🙂

  10. A Dash of Pretty
    July 31, 2019 / 4:30 pm

    I love your office posts – how I always find my favorite pens!

  11. Karly @ What Karly Said
    July 31, 2019 / 6:24 pm

    Back to school shopping always was my favorite – I miss it every single year! I'm with you, though that it's fun to still treat ourselves to things that will help keep everything organized and neat!

    Just sayin',
    Karly
    whatkarlysaid.com

  12. R's Rue
    August 1, 2019 / 2:18 am

    I really love this post. I want it all.
    rsrue.blogspot.com

  13. Lindsay's Sweet World
    August 1, 2019 / 12:58 pm

    I have that salad bento box in my Amazon wish list. It's brilliant!!

  14. awhite
    August 1, 2019 / 4:02 pm

    I'm right there with ya, girl- I liiiive for organizing, so the process of that when I get new office goodies is the best!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  15. Nina
    August 1, 2019 / 9:09 pm

    I also love cute pens and pencils, and that holder is adorable.

    ninakobi.com

  16. P-and-P
    August 3, 2019 / 6:52 pm

    Nice selection. 🙂

    P&P style ♡ ☯ ☮ — DIY — fashion — and more — ☮ ☯ ♡

  17. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    August 4, 2019 / 4:06 pm

    I haven't seen those bento boxes before but they are perfect for salads. Going to check them out now. Cute finds!

  18. Jalisa
    August 4, 2019 / 10:27 pm

    First off, I’m so glad to be back to reading your blog!! It’s been a couple of months, but I’m so happy to be back. You ALWAYS introduce me to new products or nudge me to start something I didn’t think to try (like the jade roller 🙂 That said, I like the idea of a back to office shopping. Though I don’t work at an office, I think anyone who does or works in general for that matter could take advantage of all the sales that go on in preparation for back to school because they’re often things you’ll need despite not being in school. I NEED a label maker…like yesterday, lol. I could only image how it would make things easier and I love the options for cool patterns and prints. Ah, you need to share how starting daycare goes for Sophia and you guys! It must be an array of emotions. Thanks for sharing, beautiful, and I hope you have a great month ahead!

    Xo,

    Jalisa
    THE STYLE CONTOUR

  19. Shannon Jenkins
    August 5, 2019 / 4:22 am

    I love this! So many great office finds! That bento box is amazing!

    <3 Shannon 
    Upbeat Soles

  20. a little bit of emily
    August 5, 2019 / 7:33 pm

    That salad container looks perfect! What a great way to keep things separate so it doesn't get all wilty and gross!