You Don’t Have to be a Student to Score Big During Etsy’s Back to School Sale

published Aug 8, 2019
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Etsy is a treasure trove of unique handmade products, vintage finds, and customized goods—and that includes back to school finds as well. Whether you’re designing your dorm room or just wanting something fresh for your desk, you can probably find something on Etsy. Etsy’s Back to School sale, running now through this weekend, is offering up to 20 percent off and free shipping on thousands of items (be sure to check with sellers for specific offerings). Below is just a sampling of the items you can find to celebrate the season—don’t forget to browse everything else, from teacher gifts to back to school signs, here.

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It’s a classic paper bag that won’t go to waste after one use. Each tote is made of a durable cotton canvas and waxed with a beeswax blend, turning the nostalgic paper bagged lunch into a modern, sustainable healthy choice. Plus, the more you buy, the less you pay.

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Keep your most important documents and journals close by with a cute handmade wood laser-cut desk organizer featuring cactus cutouts. Even if you’d rather be on a desert hike than studying, this little organizer keeps things tidy so you can focus on planning your next adventure.

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All the most important food groups are covered in this fun cotton throw blanket with fringed edges. Wrap yourself in pizza, donuts, ice cream, fries, burgers and more and may only the best of treats come your way! Frankie Print Co. also has loads of additional throws on sale, in animal, botanical, and conversational prints.

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Keep track of all your important commitments and deadlines with a 16-month planner that you can personalize with your name, making it feel all the more special. In addition to month and year overview pages, each week is broken down over two pages with plenty of space to write down assignments, meetings, and reminders.

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Carry your laptop and other daily necessities around in this vegan leather backpack that easily converts into a shoulder bag for more formal occasions. From campus to work, this is a bag you will want to hold onto in post-grad life. The main compartment is divided by a deep zippered pocket that will fit your laptop and other large items, while one exterior pocket and two interior pockets keep keys and wallet safe and secure.

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Is it even possible to go to college without something monogrammed? A monogrammed pillow is a fun and classic choice to label which side of the room is yours. This scalloped design can be embroidered in a range of colors and is available in plenty of sizes.

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A nice wall shelf with jewelry hooks keeps your favorite necklaces and trinkets looking like display pieces. And from a practical perspective, it keeps everything from getting tangled. The solid oak wood wall shelf is supported with black rubber strips and finished with 20 hanging hooks.