http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/982771/eco-friendly-school-supplies Every year, going back to school means taking a trip down the school supply aisle. It’s packed with plastics, lead, glue and art supplies filled with questionable content. There has to be a better way, and there is! These eco-friendly school supplies are healthy for the environment, healthy for kids and some are even digestible. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/982771/eco-friendly-school-supplies Living Going Green Christina Caldwell Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:37:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971857/10-fun-backpacks Skip the boring backpacks this year, mom! Liven things up with these fun picks from SheKnows. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971857/10-fun-backpacks Living School & Education School Supplies Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971897/favorite-ways-to-use-ipads-in-classrooms iPads are great for personal use, but they can do so much more than that! Send your iPad to school with our favorite ways to use iPads in the classroom. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971897/favorite-ways-to-use-ipads-in-classrooms Living School & Education School Supplies Whitney Coy Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968045/diy-colored-pencil-favor-boxes Create this easy, colorful favor box out of school supplies you likely have around your house -- colored pencils! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968045/diy-colored-pencil-favor-boxes Living Crafts Home crafts Stephen Brown Sun, 05 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/966457/must-have-school-supplies-for-cool-kids This year, trendy school supplies get inspiration from movies, video games and more. Three popular themes are emerging for school supplies -- Angry Birds, superheroes, and glitz and glam. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/966457/must-have-school-supplies-for-cool-kids Shopping Shopping for Kids & Baby Kori Ellis Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/967029/6-back-to-school-outfits-for-elementary-students Your kids may not be looking forward to another year of teachers, bad school lunches and homework, but you can get them excited for back-to-school with some cool new threads. Make your child feel like a rock star with a killer wardrobe. Elementary school never looked so good! http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/967029/6-back-to-school-outfits-for-elementary-students Shopping Shopping for Kids & Baby Clothes for kids Hannah Parker Sun, 29 Jul 2012 07:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/967009/how-to-shop-for-essential-school-supplies It’s that time of year again! Whether your kids are first-timers or old-schoolers, shopping for supplies need not be hectic or complicated. With a little foresight and planning your student will be ready for that first day with no worries. Here are some tips for getting the essential supplies for school. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/967009/how-to-shop-for-essential-school-supplies How-To Parenting How-to Julie Mataway Sun, 29 Jul 2012 07:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/967051/ten-back-to-school-basics Whether you’re a parent or a student, fall can be the most significant time of the year. Going back to school brings anticipation, excitement, sometimes dread and a flurry of activity for families with school-age kids. Here are 10 essential items students will need to get the party started! http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/967051/ten-back-to-school-basics Shopping Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips Julie Mataway Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:57:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839023/this-yearas-trendy-school-supplies School supplies don't have to be boring and bland. Consider these trendy school supplies to make going back to school fun for your kids. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839023/this-yearas-trendy-school-supplies Living School & Education School Supplies Kori Ellis Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838381/real-mom-tips-for-the-first-day-of-kindergarten It may seem like just yesterday that you brought your new baby home from the hospital, but five years have passed -- and now he's headed off to kindergarten. Starting school can be a challenge for parents and children alike, but you’re not alone. Use these tips from real moms to tackle the first day of kindergarten with confidence. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838381/real-mom-tips-for-the-first-day-of-kindergarten Living School & Education School Tips for Moms Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838379/real-moms-share-which-school-supplies-you-can-skip Is it possible that spiral notebooks and actual file folders have gone the way of the dinosaur? Real moms share with us which school supplies you don't have to buy this year. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838379/real-moms-share-which-school-supplies-you-can-skip Living School & Education School Tips for Moms Molly Cerreta Smith Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837191/5-ways-to-get-back-to-school-supplies-for-free Back to school time means back to shopping! Between school clothes and supplies for your child to donation requests for school supplies from teachers, chances are your new school year costs can quickly add up. Want a way to stretch your back to school budget by cashing in on discounts and freebies? From programs that support military families to sales tax-free shopping, discover five ways to get back to school supplies for free. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837191/5-ways-to-get-back-to-school-supplies-for-free Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Michelle Maffei Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/836935/6-tips-for-getting-your-household-ready-for-back-to-school-time Late nights and family vacations make summer fun, but they can also make it hard for kids when it's time to go back to school. As summer winds down, taking the time now to begin preparing for school can make the new school year easier on your entire family. From starting on a school sleep schedule to cleaning up your computer, discover six tips for getting your household back to school ready. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/836935/6-tips-for-getting-your-household-ready-for-back-to-school-time Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Michelle Maffei Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816350/back-to-school-shopping-tips-for-moms-1 If the back to school displays seem less like a siren call and more like a blaring alarm, you may be suffering from shopper's stress. After all, you're probably juggling multiple lists -- often a different one for each child -- along with trying to replenish uniforms and other outgrown clothes and shoes. Here's a cheat sheet that will help you ace your back to school shopping! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816350/back-to-school-shopping-tips-for-moms-1 Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Abbi Perets Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837457/how-to-skip-out-on-taxes-when-back-to-school-shopping Looking to save some cash on back to school shopping? A handful of states in the United States offer sales tax holidays, allowing families to purchase back to school items without having to pay state sales tax once per year. Discover how to skip out on taxes when back to school shopping with this guide to shopping tax free in your state. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837457/how-to-skip-out-on-taxes-when-back-to-school-shopping Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Money & Career Michelle Maffei Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/836249/3-ways-to-save-money-on-school-supplies Going back to school is getting harder on parent's wallets. With cash-strapped school districts, families are forced to bear more and more of the supplies burden. In fact, the average American family with school-age children typically spends more than $500 for back-to-school supplies. Having a plan and scoping out good deals can help you stay on budget when getting your child supplied for the school year. Here are a few tips. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/836249/3-ways-to-save-money-on-school-supplies Shopping Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips Vicki Clinebell Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816458/do-you-need-i-all-i-those-back-to-school-supplies-1 These days it seems that the advertisements for back to school shopping start almost as soon as school out in late spring. We're inundated with pressure to buy, buy, buy. It can be easy - and, yes, fun - to get caught up in the glee of back to school as the weeks countdown to a brand new year of academic possibility for our kids. But before you go shopping for school supplies and school clothes, take a step back. Are you buying what your kids need or buying into the hype? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816458/do-you-need-i-all-i-those-back-to-school-supplies-1 Parenting Family Fun Parenting Advice & Columns Jen Klein Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816349/5-school-supplies-you-didn-t-think-you-needed-1 You already know you need to stock up on composition books, binders, pencils and note cards. You have cases full of erasers and protractors. You scoured the Internet for the best deal on a scientific calculator. But you still don't have everything you need for your kids to have a successful year. Check out our list of supplies you may have missed. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816349/5-school-supplies-you-didn-t-think-you-needed-1 Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Abbi Perets Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815818/best-bets-green-school-supplies-for-college-students-1 This year, when shopping for back-to-school college essentials, encourage your college-bound son or daughter to choose green alternatives that are completely cool but kinder to the planet. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815818/best-bets-green-school-supplies-for-college-students-1 Living School & Education School Supplies Melissa Chapman Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815816/best-bets-green-school-supllies-for-high-school-students-1 This year, when shopping for back-to-school supplies, encourage your high schoolers to go green with environmentally friendly school supplies that are stylishly cool. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815816/best-bets-green-school-supllies-for-high-school-students-1 Living School & Education School Supplies Melissa Chapman Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815813/best-bets-green-school-supplies-for-grade-school-1 This year, make your back-to-school shopping a green experience for your school-age kids. Show them that they can stock up on all the supplies they need for elementary school and be eco-conscious, too! Check out some of our favorite green grade-school supplies. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815813/best-bets-green-school-supplies-for-grade-school-1 Living School & Education School Supplies Melissa Chapman