BACK-TO-SCHOOL 101 

  

BEST WAY TO SHOP...

    

Shop your Staples store at night to avoid crowds....most stores close at 9pm, Mon - Sat

Shop Staples online at http://www.staples.com/ for free & fast delivery on orders of $50+

Returns are a cinch...

Staples will pick up your unwanted merchandise right from your house 

GREAT SCHOOL SUPPLIES...

    

LL Bean:

Super Deluxe backpack – lasts for years, washable, holds 3”wide binder, optional MONOGRAM makes it easily identifiable

Staples:

     

Avery Heavy Duty EZD Clear View binders - sturdiest on the market

Sharpie retractable “clicker” markers & highlighters – one-hand operation & no tops to lose

    

Expo low-odor, chisel-tip, bold-color dry erase markers – work well and better for the environment

  

Staples poly project pocket transparent  folders, closed on 2 sides – slightly different and better-designed versions available in local stores only
    

Staples 2GB USB flash drive with stay attached cover, metal loop - attaches to keychain 

  

Pottery Barn Teen:

Magnetic locker accessories – stylish & practical

  

Target:

Magnetic locker kit, magnetic clock and in-locker wire shelf - simple and functional

HANDY IDEAS...  

Strosniders Hardware (Bethesda, Potomac & Gaithersburg):

Easily-identifiable house key made from a specialty key blank featuring sports team logo, flowers, cartoon characters – makes it clear which key belongs to whom without revealing owners name 

    

Clip-on, extra long key leash attaches to key on one end inside pocket of backpack on the other – unlock your front door without detaching (and misplacing) your key