Back-to-School Necessities This WFH Mama Swears By

Back-to-School Necessities This WFH Mama Swears By

Whether you’re crying or cartwheeling (or both) at the thought of back-to-school season, one thing’s for sure—it’s coming. And for us work-from-home moms, that means juggling deadlines and drop-offs, snack packs and Zoom calls.

Here’s my personal list of back-to-school essentials to keep your household (and sanity) running smoothly as we head into the school year.

🎒 1. A Launch Pad Station

Think: hooks for backpacks, a cubby for shoes, and a tray for permission slips. This is your go-to zone where everything “school” lives. Bonus points if you label it with each kid’s name—less chaos, more calm.

🗓️ 2. Family Calendar That Actually Works

The Skylight Calendar is a game-changer. It’s visual, easy to sync, and lets your entire family know where to be and when. Even your 6-year-old can use it (no more “you didn’t tell me we had soccer!”).

💻 3. Tech That Keeps Up

Whether it's noise-canceling headphones for your calls or Chromebooks for the kids’ homework, investing in quality tech keeps the wheels turning.

🥤 4. Mom Fuel On Deck

Because who has time to refill a tiny cup all day? Grab a giant water tumbler and your favorite insulated coffee mug. Stay hydrated and caffeinated, my friend.

🧠 5. Busy Boxes for After School

Those sacred 3:00-5:00 PM hours? Fill them with pre-packed busy boxes full of crafts, books, puzzles, or STEM kits. It's like a quiet-time miracle in a box.

👖 6. Mom-iform Staples

WFH life = comfy but pulled together. Enter buttery-soft leggings that can go from school drop-off to Zoom calls and everywhere in between.

📒 7. A Catch-All Notebook

Whether it's lunch ideas, teacher notes, or your million-dollar business brainstorm—a pretty notebook you love makes it more likely you’ll stay organized. Or at least feel like it.

💨 8. Dry Shampoo + A Dreamy Scent

No time for a blowout before the PTA meeting? Same. Dry shampoo and a spritz of your favorite perfume can make you feel like you almost have it together.

💬 Final Thoughts:

Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean back to chaos. With a little prep, the right tools, and a lot of grace (plus coffee), we’ve got this, mama.