Back to School, Mindfully

As summer winds down [wild!] and the school year is in sight, it’s easy to feel the pressure, mentally and financially, to stock up on brand new everything: clothes, backpacks, lunchboxes, notebooks, and the long list of school supplies requested. But here’s the skinny: you don’t buy your way into a successful school year.

In fact, there’s a lot of power in slowing down, taking inventory, and approaching back-to-school season with a little more intention - for your wallets, for the planet, and peace of mind.

Here are a few practical, low-waste, and community-minded ways to get your family ready for the new school year - no (or limited) Target haul required.