Special Needs School Shopping

Today is going to be school-supply-buying day in our house, finally, I think. I'm more of a "wait until the teachers send a list home on the first day of school then bump elbows with all the other last-minute moms at Staples" kind of school shopper, but my daughter's whining and my son's teacher made some pre-season requests and I guess I can't really escape it. If you're also on shopping duty, here are some articles that may help -- many recommend mail-order items, saving you from the mall altogether.

• Before You Pick a Pencil
• Before You Pick a 3-Ring Binder
• Before You Pick a Student Planner
• Clear Backpack Let You See What's Stowed
• Dress for Less Stress
• Special Needs School Tools

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