Back-to-School 2025: Easy Routines, Smart Prep & Everyday Protection

Back-to-school made simple: quick routines, budget tips, lunch hacks & insect/tick protection with incognito® for stress-free school days.

Keep it simple this September

September can feel like a shock after summer freedom. Parents and carers want a smooth transition back to school without stress. The key? Simple routines, budget-friendly prep, and everyday protection from insects and ticks so kids can focus on learning (and you can breathe easier).

1. The must-do checklist

• Uniform check: Make sure shoes fit, labels are on, and spares are ready.
• Supplies: A couple of pens, pencil, rubber, sharpener, ruler, glue stick. Add more later if needed.
• Lunch kit: Reusable bottle, sturdy lunchbox, snacks prepped on Sunday.
• Bag essentials: Books, kit, water, keys and a travel-size incognito® repellent for everyday outdoor protection.
• Sleep reset: Move bedtime earlier by 15 minutes each night in the week before term.

2. Smart spending (save where you can)

• Uniform: Invest in shoes, keep the rest mid-range.
• Stationery: Stick to basics - avoid costly novelty sets.
• Tech: Only upgrade if schoolwork really needs it.
• Worth the spend: A good backpack and incognito® everyday protection to avoid bites during playground, PE, or school trips.

3. Everyday insect & tick protection

With more time outside - whether walking to school, playing football, or forest school-kids can be exposed to insects and ticks well into autumn.

• Before leaving home: Spray or roll on incognito® natural repellent.
• In the bag: Keep a mini bottle of our insect repellent lotion for top-ups.
• After activities: Quick check for ticks, especially after woodland or grassy areas.

Staying bite-free means kids stay comfortable, focused, and confident.

4. Easy routines that work

• Night before: Pack bag, uniform, and PE kit. Add insect repellent to the launchpad by the door.
• Morning: Quick breakfast, water bottle filled, protection applied.
• After school: Snack, homework check, backup files (teens), kit washed.
• Sunday reset: Batch snacks, calendar check, refill repellent.

5. Lunches kids will eat

• Simple formula: Protein + carb + fruit/veg + treat + water.
• Quick wins: Wraps, pasta pots, hummus & pitta, overnight oats.
• Outdoor tip: Add an ice pack and protection for those who eat or play outside.

Back-to-school confidence with incognito®

A smooth September isn’t about doing it all—it’s about keeping it simple and consistent. With basic routines, budget smarts, and everyday insect protection from incognito®, you can send your kids off bite-free, stress-free, and ready to thrive.

Stock up on incognito® natural repellents now and pop one in the school bag. Everyday protection, the natural way.