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The only thing that makes going back to school after a break is the supplies. They somehow put a spring back into our step. Back-to-school sales are like Christmas for a lot of folks. There are few things one delights in as much as well-chosen school supplies. Getting all organized and finding just the right tools bring a smile to the face.
But when one gets ready, it's hard to know what supplies you will actually need. You can end up wasting a lot of money buying things in the office supply store, rather than coming prepared. For those of you that want to spice things up, Polka Dot Design has some ideas!
Parents, we know you want to save money on back-to-school supplies where you can. But we also know that you don't want to cheap out on the things that will make a difference. There is an old saying that goes something like, "I'm too poor to buy cheap." You also don't want to skimp on the charm. The truth is that there are lots of areas you can go for the cheap supplies. But some back-to-school supplies are too critical to get the standard stuff. Enter the customized notepads.
Getting your fun notepads or stationery can keep you motivated. It's a good idea to freshen up the old. Nothing says new beginnings like the smell of the crisp pages of a brand-new notebook and making your first mark of the term with a gorgeous new pen.
As we enter a new school year, we go into it trying to achieve goals just as we would in the beginning of a new year. It's a good idea to sit down and write out your "have-to's" for the semester. School year resolutions can include "I will not procrastinate" or "I will write everything in my planner". Maybe you have some bad habits so you declare, "No more pulling all nighters". Build in some new habits like, "I am going to use flash cards to study" and not wait until the last minute!
Well, if you're serious about reaching these goals than get school supplies that nurture your needs. Don't wait until last minute and have to choose from the leftovers. Stay one step ahead and check out the must-haves for your back to school shopping.
Back to school season can be all year. Make sure your backpack is filled with a fresh supply of pencils, crayons, glue sticks. And don't forget about the teacher. If you're like most teachers, you LOVE school supplies as much as the students. Chances are the teachers in your life need a little boost as well. After all, don't they deserve the delight of sniffing that new package of colored pencils? Of course, they do.
There are only a few teacher supplies that just make the classroom more pleasant. The more pieces you can put in place to calm the crazy, the better. It's the small details that can make a teacher feel great! For those times when a student brings something unexpected or when you want to show your appreciation of someone. Saying thank you and using kind words is a bit easier when you have notes on hand. It makes it so much easier to jot a quick note without having to search for the materials. So get your back to school supplies early and often. When reality calls you are ready to say "hello"!
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