The Easy Way to Get Your Kids to Say, ‘Bring On Back-To-School!’

It’s been two glorious months of pool-splashing, popsicle-eating fun in the sun. But in few short weeks, kids will be lining up at the bus stop and saying goodbye to summer.

And let’s face it—for most kids, transitioning back to school is bittersweet. Sure, they’re excited to reunite with their buddies in a storm of high-fives, but they may also be mourning the loss of their pool noodles and endless playtime.

But you can you send your kids skipping their way to the bus stop by arming them with the coolest back to school supplies. Thrive Market’s new eco-friendly backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, notebooks, and folders will make your kid a standout, and give them the confidence to navigate the new classrooms and teachers. Super cute lunchbox: check. Awesome backpack: check. And for your own peace of mind, BPA-free and phthalate-free containers: check.

And, because sitting at a desk for hours is a stark contrast to all the running around they did on beaches and hiking trails all summer, it’s important to pack their lunches with nutritious goodies. Their snack game will be so on point, their friends will be asking for tradesies (to which your kid will say, “No way,” obviously).

To kick off back-to-school, here are 8 of our favorite products you and your kid will go crazy for:

Crocodile Creek Butterfly Lunch Box

This adorable lunchbox will not only will make your kid the belle of the cafeteria, but the extra-lined, padded interior is designed to keep foods fresh and in tact.

Crofters Organic Concord Grape Fruit Spread

This all-American fruit spread will make a high antioxidant, elevated PB&J your kid will crave.

Barney Butter Smooth Almond Butter

Graduate your kid from peanut butter to almond butter with this peanut-free and gluten-free staple.

Honest Kids Berry Berry Good Lemonade Kid’s Drink Pouch

Keep that good summer feeling going well into the fall with this berry, berry good lemonade in your kid’s lunchbox.

Late July Clasico Nacho Chipotle Tortilla Chips

Fact: Kids love nachos. Pack their lunch with these healthy gluten-free nacho chips to give them the flavor sans nasty additives.

SeaSnax Crunchy Seaweed Snacks

These healthy bites are a cool spin on traditional chips that your kid will definitely get into. Sustainably grown organic seaweed makes a snack that will be nostalgic reminder of beach days past.

Annie’s Bunny Fruit Snacks – Summer Strawberry

Kids are definitely gonna have candy-eating moments, so let it be the healthy kind. These vegan fruity snacks are packed with vitamin C and tons of strawberry sweetness—with no additives or artificial ingredients.

With Thrive Market’s newest kid-friendly products, your little braniacs will be cannonballing back to school in a big way. And you’ll definitely come out looking like one of those cool parents.

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