Many kids dread the end of summer break when school supply lists arrive in the mail and their carefree days come to a close. To soften the blow, parents can make supply shopping fun. We gathered some suggestions that cost $15 or less.
Hamburger Lunch Bag: $7.99
Although kids can’t have fast food for school lunch, they can still make it fun. These funky lunch containers have insulated lining and a pouch to store tinier treats.
Available at Target locations including 1209 N. Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City. 770-282-2165, target.com.
Character Spiral Notebooks: $2.50 each
Add some character to class. Popular pop culture icons, including The Cat in the Hat, the Avengers and the beloved stars of “Frozen,” grace the covers of these one-subject spiral notebooks. Each contains 70 pages.
Available at Target locations including 140 Woodstock Square Ave., Woodstock. 678-494-5307, target.com.
JalaPENo Pen: $8
Shaped like a mustachioed jalapeño pepper wearing a sombrero, this ink pen might just spice up any subject.
Available at Junkman’s Daughter, 464 Moreland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-577-3188, thejunkmansdaughter.com.
Locker Mirror: $6.95
Just in case you need to check out yourself before class, this magnetic mirror hangs right on the inside of your locker door.
Available at Swoozie’s locations including 5131 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 1015, Norcross. 770-263-6441, swoozies.com.
Vera Bradley ID Case: $12
You have to keep that school ID on hand, so why not do it in style? Speaking of style, these cases come in various styles. It features a zipper and a key chain clasp. You can also pick up a Vera Bradley lanyard ($12), if you’d like to wear it as a fashion accessory.
Available at Mori Luggage & Gifts, 4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1030, Marietta. 678-560-9616, moriluggage.com.
Cadoozles Mechanical Pencils: $11.99
This 28-pack of No. 2 pencils might be enough for the entire school year. Each features cute animal mugs including foxes, owls and raccoons.
Available at Office Depot, 2126 Henderson Mill Road, Atlanta. 770-493-6060, officedepot.com.
Poster Kit: $14.99
Soon enough, it might be time to whip up a class project. This kit comes armed with stencils, large letter stickers, markers, colored pencils, glue stick, scissors and more. All you need is a poster board.
Available at Michaels, 4000 Lavista Road, Tucker. 678-280-1012, michaels.com.
R2-D2 Lunch Tote: $14.95; sometimes on sale for $10
Everyone’s favorite astromech droid from “Star Wars” comes immortalized as an insulated lunch tote. Check and see if all of the lunch totes, except for the “Frozen” ones, are still on sale for $10.
Disney Store, Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 770-350-9790, disneystore.com.
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