Momfluencer Cathy Pedrayes picks her top Walmart back-to-school essentials

Fun, functionality, and a bit of flair in 12 items.

Dreading the chaos of back-to-school season? The endless shopping lists, last-minute scrambles, and forgotten essentials can overwhelm anyone. Cathy Pedrayes, a trusted lifestyle expert and mom friend extraordinaire, has curated a list of 12 must-have back-to-school items to help you start the new year on the right foot. 

You’ll be surprised by some of the fun finds she spotted at Walmart, mixed in with essential basics and new gadgets.

Here’s what she had to say for her picks: