By Jessica Godart
Back-to-school shopping is in full swing with the mark of tax-free weekend from August 1-3. Stock up on all your kids’ school essentials with 20 percent off any clothing item under $100 and any back-to-school item under $20. For a list of tax exempt items click here.
Check out this list of must-have items for your kids as they enter into a fresh, new school year.
Binder
Complete with a pencil case built-in, this binder is perfect for student’s with lots of work and lots of papers throughout the year.
Mead® Zipper Binder, 8 1/2″ x 11″, 2″ Rings – $14.99 officedepot.com
Lunchbox
Forget waiting in line for school food and try packing it instead with a well-insulated, perfectly-sized lunchbox which comes in an array of patterns and colors for your student’s preference.
Zebra Munch ‘n Lunch Bag – $18.99 toysrus.com
Backpack
For all your students’ needs, this backpack is convenient and comfortable for the busiest of kid. With adjustable straps and mesh pockets, this backpack comes in whatever color your student favors.
Eastsport Round 17.5″ Backpack – $14.88 walmart.com
Waterbottle
A water bottle keeps your student awake and hydrated throughout the day.
Contigo® AUTOSPOUT® Waveland Insulated Water Bottle (18oz) – $14.99 target.com
Shoes
Sport the latest from Nike’s Son of Force line for either your schoolboy or girl.
Nike Son of Force High Top Sneakers – $54.95 DSW.com (girls) (boys)
Music Stand Light
For those parents of musicians, kids always end up practicing in the late hours of the night. This music light will allow your student to practice while not straining their eyes.
Mighty Bright XtraFlex Duet Music Light – $22.49 kohls.com
Also, Gap Kids sells school uniforms for the students required to attend in specified outfits. Check out their selection for girls and boys.
Finally: for the parents sending their kids off to college, Bed Bath and Beyond provides a Campus Checklist for all those dorm room essentials sometimes overlooked during the packing process.
