Having 2 kids who need scientific calculators this year means that we need not one but TWO pricey calculators. Given that my kids are all 2 years apart, we need 2 that can get us through high school. Texas Instruments T-84 plus graphing calculator is available from Office Depot for under $100! I haven’t seen it that low in my searches this summer! I was pretty excited to see they also make protective pouches for them- definitely an investment and not just a school supply.
The oldest heads to high school this month, and for her birthday we got her a nice Chromebook for studies. She babysits a few days a week after school and we wanted her to have something she could tote easily to and from school, babysitting, etc. I like the idea of a Laptop Backpack – this one from Best Buy looks pretty nice, and will protect the chromebook AND her school supplies.
I am P I C K Y about pencils. I love Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils. They are my favorite. I have a favorite mechanical pencil too but these are my go to. Great price. Great quality. Buy a box and send in to the teachers. They’ll love you for it.
I really wish I had a little enough kid to buy this rainbow dress for – the rainbows and the blue just shout happy and fun and I LOVE it. Sadly, my littlest turned 10 this week and she’s way too tall for this dress. Macy’s has some super cute dresses and clothes for kids!
What are your fave finds in the guide? Have you done your back to school shopping?
Melissa says
Shopping for back to school is never easy! Thanks for this list! A great reminder to order a scientific calculator for my son! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dixon Ticonderoga pencils. I order the pre-sharpened and they are LIFE!
Amy H says
Thank you for the guide! I am still getting ready to start our B2S shopping.
Rachel says
I have a little girl that would love the rainbow dress. Looks like I will be shopping.
rika says
Great guide. Luckily our school gave us a long list of school supplies! I need to start shopping.
Catalina says
We are buying these days everything necessary for school too. We have a huge shopping list. Thanks for sharing these tips with us!
Beth says
I remember dreading it when my kids needed their graphing calculators. It is such an expense, and honestly, I was disappointed when my older kids took theirs to college, meaning I had to buy more for the younger ones. My son needs a new backpack, I’ll have to check out the one your recommended.
Dhemz says
These are helpful BTS tips. Good thing I’m done shopping for school supplies. Now I have to find some deals on shoes and backpacks.. Thanks for sharing!
Ruth I says
This is a helpful guide! We are not ready yet, so I appreciate this so much.
shelly peterson says
Thanks for this school buying guide. I still need to buy school supplies.
Kathy says
This is a great guide. I love seeing all the items for back to school. I see many here that we usually get too.
Lynndee says
Great guide! We have started our back to school shopping a couple of days ago, but we’re not done yet. Our boy is growing so fast and he needs new clothes. 🙂
Chef Dennis says
Back to school is fast approaching! This is really a perfect time to share this buying guide. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Brandy says
This is such a great idea to have a back to school shopping guide for parents to save their sanity and perhaps some cash along the way. I cannot believe summer flew by so darn fast this year.
Theresa says
It’s amazing how many supplies the kids need to have to head back to school. Our budget took a huge hit with a graphing calculator this year. The school actually asked us for 13 boxes of Kleenexes!
Joanna Clute says
I still cannot believe it is already time for school. Where did this summer go?! Great guide; my kids need it all.
Jeanette says
School starts next week! I just finished getting all my kiddo’s stuff. This is a great list and I think I go most of the things on this list.
Amber Myers says
This is super helpful. My kids always need pencils. They are forever losing theirs.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
Shopping for back to school supplies can definitely get expensive indeed. I remember when I needed a graphing calculator – it was over $100!
Dana Rodriguez says
This is a great BTS guide! We need a new printer and paper.
Alli Smith says
My grandkids are back in school and I was shocked at the price of those scientific calculators. That is a really good price at Office Depot.