20 Cute Notebooks for Back-to-School and Beyond
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One of our favorite back-to-school tips to help enforce a positive attitude about heading back to class is looking for cute school supplies. Maybe fun prints and cute patterns aren't necessary for notebooks and planners, but they sure are fun. Plus, since your kid will be looking at them every day, it's a good idea to pick out items that have motivational sayings.
But since there are so many options out there, we browsed the internet and our favorite notebook brands for the cutest notebooks young kids and college students will love. You'll find more affordable options from Walmart and Amazon to designer notebooks from Kate Spade.
Maybe it's the crisp pages, maybe it's the inspirational quotes on the covers, or maybe it's just that a cute accessory that makes taking notes more fun. Whatever the thrill, these adorable picks will help bring on all the As.
Note that the 160 pages feature wide-ruled lines, something to consider if you prefer maximizing the use of a single page.
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Rifle Paper Co. is a go-to brand for cute stationery and supplies. You get three slim notebooks with 64 pages each — a pretty good deal for the brand name.
A playful watercolor design makes copying down formulas in physics a little more bearable.
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This composition book contains 55 sheets of letter-sized paper, not to the mention the adorable sloth on the cover.
Traditional marble is cool, but this trendy design from Yoobi makes homework a little more fun. Even the inside cover is decorated with cute emojis and sayings in this five-piece set.
Paper Junkie 90s-Inspired College-Ruled Notebook Set
Cute can come cheap, too. This six-piece notebook set from Walmart features funky geometric graphics that bring all the 90s vibes.
This one's for the big dreamers. We're obsessed with the empowering image of this 50-sheet, college-ruled notebook.
The front cover and opening page of this notebook can be customized with your own name or photos. Also included are two bright and colorful sticker sheets to highlight important days. The notebook comes available in pink, white, and teal.
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A friendly reminder for everyone in high school right now. The twin-ring binding and simplistic style can easily match other desk accessories.
An inspiring quote marks the covers of these aesthetically-pleasing notebooks. Each notebook contains 65 sheets of college-ruled lines displayed in an elegant fashion.
The message on the cover says it all, and it'll definitely be a notebook she'll show off to all of her friends.
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Flowers may bloom in the springtime, but this sweet graphic is in season all semester long.
Monochrome and marble are the stars of this fashion notebook. Reviewers note that the pages are thick and easy to write on.
Two sideway hearts adorn the front cover, while two pocket folders sit inside. Just make sure to check the dimensions of the notebook — reviewers mention it turned out smaller than they anticipated.
Reviewers like this notebook so much they call it "to-do list heaven." It contains 160 perforated pages, including to-do list prompts and calendars. The gold foil trim against black and white stripes add a timeless element to your desk.
Going back to school is never easy, but this abstract graphic will be a nice reminder of all those summer memories.
Leuchtturm1917 Medium Dotted Journal
If your daughter has been looking up bullet journaling on Pinterest, this is the notebook to get her (it also works if she says her notebooks have to be ~sophisticated~ now that she's in middle school).
Self-proclaimed "notebook snobs" say this is their go-to. The ivory paper is made to reduce ink bleeds and smears, and the flat binding allows it to lay flat while you write.
A spiral bound notebook makes it easy to rip out pages once you crush your to-do list.
Her school supply list said she needed a composition book, but it didn't say that notebook couldn't be covered in donuts!
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