When you think about getting your kids ready for the upcoming school year, a wave of panic might wash over you. However, if you want to make your life easier this school year, there are several essentials that you should consider buying that will ensure that you purchase all of the supplies your kids need.
Snacks
A long day reading, writing, and doing math will make you hungry. Don’t send your kids unprepared to handle their cravings when hunger hits. However, try to stick to healthy snacks that will stay with your children for several hours. For example, dry cereal, whole grain bread with peanut butter, graham crackers, and yogurt are all god options to send with your kids to school.
Clothes
The new school year means it’s time to . However, this isn’t always easy on your finances or your sanity. To stick with your budget and ensure your kids have everything they need to look great on the first day of school:
- Concentrate on purchasing clothes that your children actually need, like shirts, jeans, and new shoes
- Use shopping for school clothes as an opportunity to teach your children about budgeting by providing them with a certain amount that they can spend on new clothes
- Remember that brand names aren’t everything and help your kids understand this
- Don’t forget to stock up on things that you know your children will need a lot of, like underwear and socks
Additionally, when you’re stocking up on clothing essentials at Target, don’t forget to familiarize yourself with the dress code at your children’s school. Oftentimes, schools will require their students to wear a uniform. If this is the case, stick to purchasing clothes that will follow these requirements while you’re shopping.
The Coolest School Supplies
No beginning of the school year shopping trip is complete without taking a trip down the school supplies aisle. Remember, school supplies don’t have to be boring. Purchase binders, folders, scissors, pencils, and notebooks in bright and fun colors. Not only will this get your children excited about the upcoming school year, but purchasing each of their supplies in a separate color can help you distinguish which supplies belong to whom when you get back to your house.
This year, shopping for school supplies, snacks and clothes for the new school year doesn’t have to be a nightmare. By sticking to this list of essential items you need from Target, your kids will be ready to head out of the door on the morning of the first day and you’ll feel confident letting them go.
