Dixon Ticonderoga - #2 Pencils

 First thing on your list should be #2 pencils of course. Whether your student is taking the SATs this year or just learning to write their name; Dixon Ticonderoga, the creators of the #2 pencil has one for your student.  Check out their "My Hold Right" pencil which helps both left handed and right handed kids improve their penmanship.

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Stride Rite and Sperry

Rubber Soled Shoes are requested by schools worrying that some trendy shoes are a hazard in the school yard or hallways. The SuperBall line from Stride Rite and the Top-Sider line from Sperry are guaranteed to make style seeking kids happy to sport them while parents can rest easy knowing these lines provide comfort, traction and extra support for their feet.

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Seagate Technology Maxtor Basics portable hard drive

 The Maxtor Basics portable hard drive from Seagate Technology ensures all the files and research for homework and term papers are backed up to a secondary source so hard work isn’t lost unexpectedly.

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Bust #1 - Buying Backpacks / Lunchbags year after year.

Buying back packs/book bags based on characters or designs and not making a school bag choice based on durability, safety and comfort a top priority. L.L. Bean offers several lines of Book Packs perfect for as young as 4 years old which are long lasting and start at $24.99. When you purchase a long lasting bag, it’s not necessary to purchase a new one every year.

Bust #2 - Prepacked Lunches

Most prepackaged lunches found in the supermarket are low in nutritional content and high in sugar and sodium. Have your child help pack their own lunch the night before or use leftovers as nutritious “filler” in between slices of bread, as a wrap or in a pita/salad.

Bust #3 - Not reusing last year's school supplies.

Not reusing school supplies from the previous year is a major way to bust your wallet. Make sure to take inventory on last year’s school supplies before you get to the store so you can see which supplies (scissors, rulers, lunch bags, etc.) don’t need to be purchased again.