The long summer holidays are coming to an end and the kids are heading back to school! Have a look at our back to school gift guide of some things you may not have thought of, from stationery and lunch boxes to easy after school meals.
Start Rite Shoes
These school shoes are not uniform, they are Start-Rite! Every pair is designed by biomechanical experts, built for quality and fitted for maximum comfort and support.
From that fateful first school day to making bold strides through secondary school, Start-Rite school shoes will support the healthy physical development of your child through their school years. No one size fits all and each pair of feet has a set of requirements that school shoes should meet. Drawing out a range of different needs, take a peek at Start-Rite’s school shoe range for AW24
Fearne and Rosie
At Fearne & Rosie we’re all about jams that burst with fruity goodness. We pack each jar with more fruit helping everyone to eat a little healthier.
Great tasting jams that are big on fruit and even bigger on flavour!
Keep lunch boxes varied with different breads such as a seeded bagel, multigrain wrap or a crusty roll, there’s so much choice these days!
Kipling Cross Body Bag
Perfect for our teen – The New Milos cross body bag from Kipling “A modern take on our heritage ’90s styles, the New Milos features a zipped front pocket and diagonally zipped front pocket. Wear it over the shoulder or opt for a crossbody look with the longer, adjustable strap.”
Little Hotdog Watson
Sun and Winter Hats from Little Hotdog Watson from £30.00 – Smart kids hats that keep little heads protected and standing out in all weathers. Summer hats provide UPF50+ sun protection, have inbuilt mosquito repellent and have a keep cool fabric liner. Winter hats have a cosy thinsulate lining, are water resistant and have a reflective lining to keep them seen while out and about.
Idahoan Mash
Idahoan Perfect Mash can be made in one minute with the addition of boiling water, Idahoan is made from 100% real Russet potatoes, and dramatically reduces meal prep time! Perfect for those manic first few weeks back at school – Idahoan is fluffy and delicious mash that is delicious alongside sausages, or perhaps used to top a pie. Now available in larger ‘family size’ packs to serve five, it can be found in all major supermarkets RRP £1.50.
Rainbow Ball Run Pack 92 pc
The CONNETIX BALL RUN PACK is a 92 piece set starring our unique and exclusive CONNETIX design features of:
- Clear, fluted tubes so you can watch those balls zoom through,
- 2 x special effects stair case sound scape pieces,
- 2 x S bend pieces AND a split tube for racing fun….
PLUS a whole lot of other pieces and 6 wooden balls to kickstart play!
Made using non-toxic materials, the Ball Run Pack is the perfect complement to our standard CONNETIX packs.
Rainbow Square Pack 42 pc
Boost your magnetic tile play and expand the possibilities for creativity and learning with CONNETIX! Featuring both large and standard square tiles in every rainbow colour, the CONNETIX 42 Piece Rainbow Square Pack can both kick start and expand existing collections. Experience open-ended play and STEAM learning potential and see how CONNETIX are where play and learning connect.
LOVE CORN: The Crunchy Champion
This delicious corn snack is packed full of flavour, whilst also being a fantastic source of fibre and gluten-free. As part of a recent collaboration with Illuminations to celebrate the much-loved Minions, LOVE CORN has launched their own Multipacks, perfect for families looking for healthier, delicious, lunchbox-friendly snacks.
RRP: £3.25. LOVE CORN Sea Salt Multipacks are available at Sainsbury’s and Ocado
Prezzee
A Prezzee can be purchased, personalised and sent in a couple of minutes, and can be redeemed in thousands of locations across hundreds of brands including John Lewis and Go Ape and more.
This makes the perfect gift for the child that is hard to buy for, or who already has it all. A Prezzee can be redeemed at hundreds of brands so they can get exactly what they want.
Forest Ranger PU Waterproof Splashsuit From Spotty Otter
From Spotty Otter – this brightly coloured, unlined puddle suit is the ultimate in puddle jumping fun and head-to-toe invincibility! In soft yet durable wipe clean PU fabric, it pulls on quickly over everyday or school clothes and even wellies, great for the playground. Versatile all year round, layer up over cosy knits for winter warmth, or stay dry and comfortably cool in summer showers. You’re waterproof and ready to dive in, with two zipped side pockets to keep safe any pirate treasure you fish up!
Ubbi Bento Box
Distinctively engineered with a sleek and contemporary look, each Ubbi product is uniquely designed and created for today’s modern parents looking for innovative, stylish and functional baby essentials that offer convenience and value. My youngest loves this Bento Box from Ubbi!
Personalised Castelli Notebook, Pen & White Water Bottle Gift Set
A perfect notebook set for someone starting sixth form or uni – the set includes a stylish grey pen with chrome trims and silver barrel, giving it a polished look. These pens are engraved by our in-house experts and can be personalised with a name.
Finishing off the gift set is white water bottle, with our most popular designs, featuring a name in a stylish font. Our water bottles are dye-sublimated and can last for years without fading.
Chattyfeet
When life gets serious, ChattyFeet brings back the fun.
We’re here to get you giggling with funky socks, character mugs, enamel pins and paper models. Inspired by artists, scientists, royals and more, we’re transforming the everyday into an opportunity for play.
(I love these ‘Charlotte Brontoë’ Socks!)
Muddy Puddles
Ready for whatever the weather may bring, this kids waterproof jacket is perfect for rainy morning walks to school, puddle jumping sessions or chilly playground adventures.
The navy raincoat boasts a waterproof rating of 10,000mm, so it’s guaranteed to keep your young explorers dry and protected in heavy downpours. Durable and breathable, the fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles and has a soft fleece lining for extra cosiness and warmth.
Strong Roots
Strong Roots, are the veg-forward pioneers in frozen food, most famous for their Sweet Potato Fries, they also offer everything from Cauliflower Hash Browns to the new Crispy Crinkle Cut Fries and Good Made Easy meals.
Great, healthy freezer staples to have on hand for after school dinners.
We are sent items to include and review – all opinions expressed are my own.
