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Back-to-School Supplies for All Grades

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Back-to-School sales with Double Cash Back at Ebates are in full swing, so now is the time to start stocking up on everything your little learners need — no matter which grade they are entering this year. Why wait for administrators to send you a school-supplies list and risk missing amazing deals from top stores like Amazon, Kohl’s, Office Depot, TigerDirect and more? (Also, you don’t want to miss out on Tax Free days, which vary by state, to save even more money!) Here is a handy back-to-school checklist to get you started, organized by grade to make your school shopping a snap this season.

Kindergarten

  • Glue stick (not a bottle, which can open in their backpack)
  • Small pack of crayons
  • Washable markers
  • No. 2 pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Erasers
  • Colored pencils
  • Plastic folders (instead of a binder they are bound to pinch themselves with)
  • Safety (lefty or righty) scissors
  • Colorful construction paper
  • Ruled notebook or pad
  • Pencil box
  • Tissue packs
  • Backpack
  • Lunchbox

Grades 1, 2 and 3

  • Three-ring binder
  • Notebook
  • No. 2 pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Ruler
  • Ball-point pens
  • Colored pencils
  • Washable markers
  • Colorful construction paper
  • Pencil box
  • Tissue packs
  • Backpack
  • Lunchbox

Grades 4 and 5

  • Three-ring binder
  • Three-hole punch that fits inside binder
  • Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks
  • Subject dividers or folders
  • Blue or black ball-point pens
  • No. 2 pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Pencil pouch
  • Ruler
  • Colored pencils
  • Personal organizer/calendar
  • Book socks
  • Backpack
  • Lunch bag
  • Calculator

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Grades 6 through 12

  • Three-ring binder
  • Three-hole punch that fits inside binder
  • Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks
  • Subject dividers
  • Blue or black ball-point pens
  • Mechanical pencils
  • Eraser
  • Permanent markers
  • Highlighters
  • Colored pencils
  • Personal organizer/calendar
  • Book socks
  • Backpack
  • Lunch bag
  • Calculator
  • Combination lock
  • Post-Its
  • Wite-Out
  • Protractor and ruler
  • Graph paper
  • Flash drive
  • Thesaurus/dictionary

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Music Festival Survival Guide

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Festival season is upon us and if you’re new to the world of all-day music extravaganzas, a little planning will go a long way in terms of what you should bring along. You’ll be in it for the long haul all in the name of rocking out and spending quality time with your best buds. Get prepared with our festival checklist of essential items including a few tried and true life hacks that will make your experience just a little easier.

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Festival Packing List:

  • Mini flashlight – Don’t get caught in a porta-potty after dark without one.
  • Hand sanitizer – Because porta-potties are gross
  • Tissues – Because porta-potties run out of TP way too fast
  • Baby wipes – For messes and spills
  • Portable cellphone charger
  • Earplugs
  • Water bottle – Pro Tip: Freeze it first and use it as an ice pack for quick relief from the heat.
  • Lip balm with SPF – Nothing worse than sunburn on your lips
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks – Food at festivals is expensive with very long lines. Pack a couple of energy bars to keep you fueled between jumbo hot dogs.
  • Plastic rain poncho – Because rain happens. Lightweight, easily folds into a tiny square.
  • Cheap sunglasses – Leave the designer shades at home. Things get rowdy.
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Quick Festival Tips:

1. Carry a mini shoulder bag. All of the above items are small enough to cram into it, plus backpacks are invitations for theft since you don’t have eyes in the back of your head.

2. Make a custom staff or flag. If you’re going with a large group, avoid getting broken up in the crowd by letting your freak flag fly high for all to see.

3. Wear closed-toe shoes. You may be tempted to sport sandals but your toes WILL get stepped on. Better protect those piggies.

4. Use hair ties to secure maxi skirts during calls of nature. Wear them on your wrist (they’ll hardly stand out among your bangles and friendship bracelets) and use them to bundle up your maxi skirt so it doesn’t get in the way while in the confined space of a porta-potty. Genius, right?

5. Tie a lightweight scarf around your waist or bag strap. It will be perfect for sitting on in the grass instead of a bulky blanket or towel.

 

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