Back to School (Kids)

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It definitely is the most wonderful time of the year, at least for parents. For kids, the summer vacay is at an end, but instead of being sad, they’ll be thinking of all the new, cool stuff they’re going to need! This part might make you parents cry, but as soon as the first day of school starts, you’ll feel much better. You can trust us on that.

 

What’s For Lunch

School lunches have become quite the controversial subject. Of course you want what’s healthiest for your kids, which probably means packing their lunch. Most kids wouldn’t be caught dead with a brown paper bag, so here are some fashionable lunch boxes which will make taking your lunch to school look cool.

Blue Birds Lunch Kit   – $9.95
Buy at: Old Navy
Donation earned: .5-2%

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Built NY Rambler Crazy Daisy Lunch Bag  – $10
Buy at: Target
Donation earned: 1.5-3.5%

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Skip Hop Zoo Lunchies Insulated Lunch Bags  – $14
Buy at: Amazon
Donation earned: .5-7.5%

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Carrying The Load

Between books, laptops, notebooks, and other assorted accoutrements needed for a school kid these days, you might be thinking of hiring a pack donkey to cart it all around for them. Fortunately, you don’t have to do that with these fabulous backpacks and school bags.

BFF Pink Backpack  – $24
Buy at: Little Miss Matched
Donation earned: 3%

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Triple Pocket Grey & Black Honeycomb Backpack - $9
Buy at: Walmart
Donation earned: .5-2%

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Cricket Critter Kitty Backpack - $17
Buy at: Target
Donation earned: 1.5-3.5%

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The Things You Need

It seems every year the list for what your kids need for school just gets longer and longer. However, some things are perennial no matter what. Here are some must-have items every school kid needs to get through their year, and the best thing is you can shop online and miss all those crowds in stores.

Grades K to 6 – School Supplies Bundle  – from $15
Buy at: Walmart
Donation earned: .5-2%

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Zipit Monster Pencil Case  – $6
Buy at: Office Depot
Donation earned: .5-3.5%

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Mead Black Marble Wide-Ruled Composition Book   - $1.70
Buy at: Amazon
Donation earned: .5-7.5%

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Apps For Parents & Kids

Technology is on the fast track, and not just for kids. Parents can take advantage of some of the cool apps available at the iTunes app store, too. Need a quick recipe for dinner? There’s an app for that. Actually, there’s an app for just about anything – except maybe taking out the garbage. We think someone should really do something about that.

Alphabeast for iPhone – $2.99
Buy at: iTunes
Donation earned: 2.5%

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iRewardChart  - $3.99
Buy at: iTunes
Donation earned: 2.5%

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Algebra Touch – $1.99
Buy at: iTunes
Donation earned: 2.5%

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Cool Kicks

One of our most favorite things in the world are new shoes, and we know we’re not the only ones. Of course, one pair isn’t enough — please! You need shoes for athletic activities, shoes for school dances, shoes for that fabulous outfit…hey, when your feet look good, you look good.

Checkerboard Slip-On – $35
Buy at: Vans
Donation earned: 2%

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Boys’ Fuse Oxford
Buy at: Payless
Donation earned: 2.5%

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XOXO Ballet Flats – $29
Buy at: Little Miss Matched
Donation earned: 3%

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Lookin’ Good

Speaking of looking good, you definitely have to have the threads to match the shoes. Or is it the other way around? From school uniforms to the latest in fashion trends, you can find everything you need right here.

Girls Jersey Flutter-Sleeve Dresses  – $17
Buy at: Old Navy
Donation earned: 8%

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Jewel Box Skinny Jeans – $30
Buy at: The Gap
Donation earned: .5-2%

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Shaun White Boys Short-Sleeve Polo  – $11
Buy at: Target
Donation earned: 1.5-3.5%

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After-School Sports

Obviously, school is all about education, but one of the most valuable parts of that education are after-school activities. The more activity a body has, the better the mind works. That’s the theory, anyway. Here are a selection of sports items which will encourage your child to run off some of their excess energy.

Predator Pro Moldable Shin Guards  - $35
Buy at: Adidas
Donation earned: 3.5-8.5%

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Babolat New Nadal Jr. Tennis Raquet   – $30
Buy at: Tennis Express
Donation earned: 3%

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Nike Sprial Tech Youth Football – $23
Buy at: eSportsOnline
Donation earned: 2.5-5%

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Making Art & Music

Both art and music are an essential part of any education. Without artistic expression, we’re all just a bunch of monkeys running around doing monkey things. With this selection of craft and musical items, you can expand your child’s artistic horizons and why not get in on the fun yourself?

Etude EAS-100 Student Alto Saxophone   - $299
Buy at: Woodwind & Brasswind
Donation earned: 2-3%

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 Sheet Music – $3.95
Buy at: MusicNotes.com
Donation earned: 2.5-5%

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Darice 80-Piece Deluxe Art Set - $18
Buy at: Amazon
Donation earned: .5-7.5%

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