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kids & education
Simple Steps for Back-to-School Success
Finding new clothes and gathering
pens, pencils, notebooks and other supplies
are always part of the back-to-school
fun, but there are other needs and wants
to consider when another school year
rolls around.
Th is year, make sure you send your student
to the classroom with everything he
or she requires for a successful transition
at any age. From providing cleaner water
and better at-home or dorm room organization
to nutritious snacks and the latest
tech, consider these all-important ideas
for enhancing the schooltime experience.
Find more tips for a smoother, simpler
back-to-school season at eLivingtoday.
com.
Drink Smarter
Ensure your kids drink smarter this
school year by providing cleaner, healthier,
great-tasting water from an option
like the PUR Advanced Faucet Filtration
System. It’s certifi ed to reduce more than
70 contaminants, including 99 percent of
lead – more than any other brand, according
to NSF. Filling up a reusable water
bottle with fi ltered water is also an economical,
environmentally friendly way to
help your kids stay hydrated all day long.
Learn more at PUR.com.
Seating and Storage
During school season, odds and ends
can tend to clutter living spaces. Clean
up your child’s shoes, toys, books, school
supplies and more with an option like
ClosetMaid’s Cubeicals 3-Cube Bench,
perfect for adding extra storage for home
organization, especially in areas like
entryways, playrooms and bedrooms.
With a multi-functional storage space
featuring three cubbies, the bench is available
in multiple colors and can act as both
a seating area and organizer. Find more
information at ClosetMaid.com.
A Desirable Lunchtime Dip
Packing an everyday lunch is part of the
back-to-school routine, and you can make
it a fun and fl avorful one for your little
learner with options like Sabra Hummus
Singles, a plant-based snack perfect for
kids. Ideal for pairing with lunchbox classics
like carrots, cucumbers, tortilla chips
or pretzels, they’re available in Classic
and Roasted Red Pepper fl avors to make
lunchtime a cinch or simplify aft er-school
snacking. Find more lunchbox inspiration
at sabra.com.
Customizable Dorm
Room Storage
If you’re looking for extra storage
space in your dorm room, consider an
option like the Closet Maximizer from
ClosetMaid. Featuring four shelves and
an adjustable, double-hang rod, the system
takes about 30 minutes to install and
requires no tools. You can further customize
the system to fi t your needs with
accessories like decorative fabric bins and
wire baskets, plus it’s portable enough to
be reused in another room if you move.
Find more information at ClosetMaid.
com.
Today’s Tech Necessity
While schools and universities across
the country become more advanced
and reliant on technology in the classroom,
make sure your child is up-todate
with a laptop that fulfills his or her
educational needs. Available in multiple
sizes with varying capabilities,
there’s almost certainly a laptop that fits
your student’s specific requirements.
Between internet research, completing
coursework, notetaking and far more,
the right laptop can aid in the educational
experience while making you an
A-plus parent.
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