Ready, Set, Prep!
The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist
By Christina Katz
W
hether you are just getting back from vacation or you are spending your summer relaxing at home, the
back-to-school bell is probably on your
mind. How will you get your shopping done with minimal stress? Never fear. Here is a list of crucial items you will want to buy before the first day of school arrives. Use this list to help you get organized so that you can get everything done in just a few hours, and then finish up any other necessary shopping the first week of school. Will you purchase everything on these lists? Probably not. Chances are good you already have some of these items on-hand. If not, look for hand-me-downs, or pick up second-hand or clearance items. This list has all your back-to-school to-dos covered, so you can squeeze some more fun out of summer!
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Everyday Supplies ✔ Backpack ✔ Lunchbox ✔ Thermos or water bottle ✔ Hot and cold lunch containers ✔ Replaceable silverware ✔ Disposable bags or foil ✔ Combination lock ✔ Locker décor ✔ A permanent market for labeling each item For Each Child ✔ School clothes ✔ Underpants ✔ Undershirts, tank tops, or bras ✔ Socks ✔ Pants and jeans ✔ Tops ✔ Belts ✔ Dresses, skirts, and skorts ✔ Jackets, scarves, hats and gloves ✔ Hair accessories
July 2014 www.sonomafamilylife.com