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We blinked and summer is almost over — how the h*ll did that happen?! It seems like just yesterday it was May and the weather was getting warmer and we were making plans for summer vacation. Now kids are back from summer camp, the sun is starting to set a little earlier, and back-to-school season is upon us.<\/p>

Whether your kids start school in August or September (or already started in July!), it’s essential to be prepared for the academic year. Of course, that doesn’t just mean buying folders and glue sticks. There are a lot of other essentials we have to buy as we head into the fall — that’s where our Editor’s Picks<\/a> come in!<\/p>

If you’re looking for back-to-school<\/a> must-haves, we’ve got you covered, but here are some great extras for moms, dads, toddlers, and babies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We blinked and summer is almost over — how the h*ll did that happen?! It seems like just yesterday it was May and the weather was getting warmer and we were making plans for summer vacation. 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