Note: Online retailers frequently change their catalogs making links unreliable over time.  Gordon Organizing has provided product information below that you can use to search the retailers websites on your own.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL 101 

  

Best Way to Shop:

    

Shop your Staples store at night to avoid crowds - most stores open til 9pm, Mon - Sat
Shop Staples online for free & fast delivery on orders of $50+

Great Supplies:

    

LL Bean Super Deluxe bookpack – lasts for years, washable, holds 3”wide binder, optional monogram or sports symbol to make bookpack easily identifiable
http://www.llbean.com

     

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

 http://www.staples.com

 

Sharpie retractable “clicker” markers & highlighters – one-hand operation & no tops to lose
http://www.staples.com

    

Expo low-odor, chisel-tip, bold-color dry erase markers – work well and better for the environment
http://www.staples.com 

  

Staples poly project pocket transparent  folders, closed on 2 sides – slightly different and better-designed versions available in local stores only
http://www.staples.com  

    

Staples 2GB USB flash drive with stay attached cover, metal loop - attaches to keychain 
http://www.staples.com

  

Pottery Barn Teen magnetic locker accessories – stylish & practical
http://www.pbteen.com 

  

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

http://www.target.com for nearest store location 

Handy Ideas:

  

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 

 

Both available in local Strosnider’s Hardware Stores

Visit http://www.strosniders.com for nearest store location