It's beginning to look a lot like School

So for my daughter, first grade is just a week away. She is so excited to get back to school and see her friends. To save some money this year we kept the same back pack & lunch box we used last year. We got it at Pottery Barn Kids and let me tell you I am so PLEASED with the quality. It has been washed a handful of times and it still looks brand new.
As far as size it's the small back pack and it fits everything that she needs. It's not too heavy and it does not pull on her shoulders and back. Most importantly, she loves it.
Before school starts, I always make sure that my daughter has certain items in her back pack:

• Lip balm
• Travel Sized Tissues
• Hand Sanitizer - We picked up the new ones from Bath & Body Works - yummy
• A sweater
• $10 cash in $1 bills
• Hand Lotion - Also from Bath & Body Works - Audrey's essential of choice :)
• A few hair ties

What are some essentials that you include in your child's backpack?