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Back-To-School: Not Just For Students Anymore!

Encouraging adults to celebrate the Back-to-School season!

It's that time of year again! Summer is winding down. Fall is just around the corner. It is the season of Back-to-School!

Many of you have spent the last few weeks gearing up, shopping for clothes and school supplies with which to arm your children as they head back into the classroom. 

No doubt, you've sent them out the door this week with every possible advantage, your contribution toward helping them to achieve success this year.

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Now that the kids are all set, why not indulge in some fresh supplies for yourself? You know you want to! Call them office supplies, if you must. The big kid inside us all can't help but get excited at the prospect of newly sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks and other colorful supplies.

Chances are, you threw a few things for yourself into the cart while you were shopping for the kids. If not, here are some grown-up options to consider:

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  • For an eco-friendly pen alternative, try the new B2P (Bottle 2 Pen) from Pilot.They are the world's first pens made from recycled bottles. Find them where Pilot products are sold.
  • JetPens.com offers more than just pens. Free shipping on all orders over $25 
  • Levenger Tools For Serious Readers: Phone 800.544.0880 for a catalog or find them on the web at LEVENGER.COM. They are currently offering $25 off orders of $100 or more through September 5th. Their Circa products are amazing and so are their leather bags and pens!
  • Utrecht can help you stock up on art supplies if you're looking to fill those quiet school day hours with creativity. Now through August 30th, get 20% off and free ground shipping on orders of $50 or more at Utrechtart.com. Shop their store on Carson Street in Southside for a treat while the kids are in school. Keep them in mind when your student artist needs to stock up on items you won't find in the local craft store.
  • Dick Blick has great deals on art supplies too. Find them online at dickblick.com
  • Barnes and Noble has a vast array of journals from which to choose. Can't find anything inspiring in the store? Remember that they offer free shipping online on orders over $25.

 

If I've missed one of your favorite options, please feel free to share in the blog comments below. Have fun celebrating the season of Back-to-School! 

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