The school year is about to start which means it’s time to start getting prepared!

Billie has picked out our favourite stuff for you so your back-to-school shop is a little less stressful!

From backpacks and stationery to tech and health, we’ve got you covered with the best bits to take with you back to school and uni.

Plus your chance to win an epic $700+ back-to-school gift pack!

Backpacks.

Keep your stuff in a sturdy, yet stylish back pack!

Always go for a traditional double shoulder strap back pack in our opinion - your back will thank you later!

L to R: Puma Classics Archive Tote Backpack ($80.00), JanSport Big Student Backpack ($111.99), Fjallraven Kanken Bag ($189.95), Typo Alumni Backback ($34.99)

Stationery.

If you are going to study, you might as well have cute stationery!

Why not ditch the traditional (and boring) notebooks and pens and pick something fun!

L to R: Kmart 3 Pack BIC 4 Colours Fun Ballpoint Pens ($12.99), Typo Billie Pu Pencil Case ($19.99), kikki.K Planner Cover ($119.99), Uniti Pad Set ($12.00), Typo 2024 Student Planner ($7.49), Stabilo Swing Cool Highlighter Pastel Pk 4 ($7.99), Ruby Hit List ($29.00), Whitcoulls B5 Project Book ($14.99)

Tech.

Level up your study game with these tech must-haves!

Not only will these be great for school, they are handy for when you need to work on the go too - I’m looking at you noise-cancelling earbuds!

(Keep scrolling to enter to win some Logitech goodies!)

L to R: Logitech POP Keys Keyboard with Customizable Emoji Keys and ($169.95) and Mouse with Customizable Emoji Keys ($64.95), OPPO Reno10 ($799.00), Jabra Elite 4 Earbuds ($119.00), Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk ($329.95)

Lunchtime.

Lunch was always our favourite part of the school day (LOL)!

Feeling fancy? Why not splurge on a Frank Green drink bottle? Who knew a drink bottle could be so exciting!?

L to R: Kmart Caravan Floral Cold Box ($11.00), Frank Green 34Oz Reusable Bottle ($65.00), Temu 3-in-1 Bento Box ($9.44), Honeywrap Reusable Food Wrap (From $12.00)

Health.

Make sure to keep a little bag in your backpack of health essentials, like a hand sanitiser, period products and a little bit of skincare like SPF and lip balm, in your school bag.

We also recommend the Rare Beauty Find Comfort Stop And Soothe Pen for you need to take a beat and reset.

L to R: Hello Menstrual Cup ($49.99), Burt's Bees Lip Balm ($9.99), Bondi Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Lotion ($22.99), Rare Beauty Find Comfort Stop And Soothe Pen ($43.00)

Win!

Win the ultimate back-to-school pack from Logitech worth over $700! 💕

Make the return to school/uni that much better with some killer tech to make studying a breeze.

Our pals at Logitech have given us one back-to-school pack including a Logitech POP Collection POP Keys, POP Keys Mouse, Desk Mat, Zone Vibe 100 Headset and BRIO 500 Webcam, all valued at $714.65, to give away!

To enter, head to the post below on our Instagram page @hellobillienewzealand and follow the instructions!

Good luck 🤞

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