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Fox News
15 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Fox News
Score big on back-to-school essentials on Amazon
As summer winds down, it's time to shift gears and get ready for a fantastic school year! Whether your kids are heading back to the classroom or logging in from home, Amazon has everything you need to set them up for success. From school supply essentials like binders and pens to lunchtime gear and water bottles that are both fun and functional, and the tech that supports and enriches their learning, you'll find great deals for up to 50% off the list price. If you're shopping for backpacks, check out our list of deals. Get your back-to-school discounts delivered in time for the first day by signing up for a Prime membership. Make lunchtime fun again with the help of a cute and colorful bento box or a fun, interactive lunch box. Pack lunches with ease in this cute bento box. It features two leakproof compartments to keep your food separate and fresh, plus a handy cutlery set so you're always ready to eat. Original price: $39.95 This 20-oz Hydro Flask insulated food jar, available in a pink hue, is perfect for keeping your meals at the ideal temperature. Its TempShield double-wall vacuum insulation keeps food hot or cold for hours. It's leakproof and features an easy-grip lid. Original price: $39.99 The Bentgo Chill leakproof lunch box features a removable ice pack that nests underneath its portioned compartments to keep your child's lunch fresh and chilled for hours. Original price: $12.99 Infuse some practical fun into their lunch boxes with the Bentgo Buddies reusable ice packs in a cool dinosaur theme. These extra-thin ice packs freeze quickly and take up little space in your bag. Original price: $19.99 The Fit & Fresh Charm lunch bag does everything a lunch box needs to do, like keeping your food insulated and at the right temperature. Plus, this one has integrated slots for charms that allow your kids to customize it. Original price: $32 Grab the Adidas Excel lunch bag if you want an option that is durable and spacious enough to house an ice pack. The clip-lock haul handle allows for easy attachment to a backpack. Water bottles are a playground essential, but they often get left behind. These fun and eye-catching picks aim to be truly unforgettable. Original price: $18.99 The Thermos Funtainer Water Bottle with Straw is designed to keep drinks cold for up to 12 hours. This vacuum-insulated bottle features a hygienic push-button lid with a pop-up silicone straw with an integrated carry handle, perfect for kids on the go. Original price: $39.95 Hydro Flask's 24 oz bottle with a Flex Cap keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours (or hot for up to 12 hours). It features a wide mouth for easy cleaning and ice cube insertion, as well as a leakproof cap for worry-free transport. Original price: $24.99 The Simple Modern Kids Summit Water Bottle features a double-walled, vacuum-insulated design to keep drinks cold for hours. It features a leakproof straw lid for easy sipping and a convenient handle. Original price: $34.99 The Owala Harry Potter FreeSip water bottle lets you choose between sipping upright through a built-in straw or tilting back to chug from a wide-mouth opening. The double-wall insulation can keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours. Original price: $27.99 Simple Modern's insulated tumbler keeps your drinks hot or cold for hours, featuring a convenient lid and straw. The double wall insulation also prevents condensation. This stainless-steel Zak Designs Beacon water bottle features a push-button lid with a hygienic, covered straw spout that locks to prevent leaks and keep the drinking surface clean. Stock up on these school supplies that'll need refreshing throughout the year. Original price: $9.69 This Crayola box set comes with 36 colored pencils perfect for drawing, coloring, and creative projects. Original price: $27.54 The Amazon Basics 44-piece student success kit has almost every school supply a kid needs to go back to the classroom. It includes a variety of writing utensils (pencils, colored pencils, markers, erasable pens, highlighters), organizational tools (folders, notebooks) and classroom basics (glue sticks, scissors, sharpener, pencil case). Original price: $4.38 These Ticonderoga erasers are designed in the same iconic shape as the brand's classic pencil and are made from a latex-free, smudge-resistant material. These erasers provide clean corrections on graphite pencil marks. Original price: $6.29 The Paper Mate mechanical pencil set features an ergonomic triangular barrel that helps young writers with proper grip and comfort. This set includes multiple mechanical pencils, lead and eraser refills. Original price: $24.44 This Amazon Basics three-ring binder with zipper features a full-zipper closure to keep your papers and supplies safely inside. Original price: $4.99 Boost productivity and stay on top of events and assignments with the aid of this monthly planner and calendar book. This calendar and to-do list notebook helps you plan smartly and manage your time effectively, with pages running from June 2025 through December 2026. Original price: $9.89 These Amazon Basics gel pens offer a smooth and consistent writing experience with their fine 0.7mm point. This 12-pack of black, retractable pens features a comfortable grip and quick-drying gel. Getting the right tech for grade school children can significantly support their learning and engagement. Both tablets and Chromebooks are great choices. Original price: $219.99 The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is an excellent tablet primarily for media consumption, casual gaming, web browsing, and light productivity. It has a large display and quad speakers. This model's processor and 4GB RAM are best for everyday tasks. Original price: $209.99 This ASUS Chromebook CX1 is a good entry-level Chromebook perfect for school-aged kids to get assignments done. It runs on ChromeOS and has up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. The laptop has a large 14-inch screen and is lightweight. The computer has an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and 4GB of RAM. For more deals, visit Original price: $24.99 The Spodus kids smart watch is preloaded with 26 games, a calculator, and even audiobooks and a music player. The watch comes with a built-in video camera.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What to know about Florida sales tax holiday, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River first days
As summer draws to a close, kids are preparing to return to school. While parents get ready to pay for uniforms and school supplies, and students prepare for the school year, here's what to know about when school starts and the back-to-school sales tax holiday. What is included in Florida's tax-free holiday? In June, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB7031, a $1.3 billion tax cut package that includes replacing Florida's back-to-school tax-free weekend with an entire month of tax-free sales on school supplies. The sales tax holiday runs from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, according to the Florida Department of Revenue. Here's what is included in the sales tax holiday. Personal computers or personal computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use, having a sales price of $1,500 or less, including: Calculators Desktops Electronic book readers Handhelds Laptops Tablets Tower computers Personal computer-related accessories, including: Keyboards Mice Modems Monitors Nonrecreational software Other peripheral devices Personal digital assistants Routers Wallets and bags having a sales price of $100 or less per item, including: Backpacks Diaper bags Fanny packs Handbags Briefcases, suitcases, and other garment bags are excluded. School supplies having a sales price of $50 or less per item, including: Binders Cellophane tape Compasses Composition books Computer disks Construction paper Crayons Erasers Folders Glue or paste Legal pads Lunch boxes Markers Notebooks Notebook filler paper Pencils Pens Poster board Poster paper Protractors Rulers Scissors Staplers and staples used to secure paper products Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles having a sales price of $30 or less, including: Flashcards or other learning cards Interactive or electronic books and toys intended to teach reading or math skills Matching or other memory games Puzzle books and search-and-find books Stacking or nesting blocks or sets Clothing, footwear, and accessories having a sales price of $100 or less per item, including: The term does not include cell phones, video game consoles, digital media receivers, or devices that are not primarily designed to process data. New schools: Summertime is construction time for Treasure Coast school districts Early bird: New state law means some Treasure Coast high schools likely to continue early start times When is the first day of school in Indian River County? The first day of school in Indian River County is Aug. 11. When is the first day of school in Martin County? The first day of school in Martin County is Aug. 11. When is the first day of school in St. Lucie County? The first day of school in St. Lucie County is Aug. 11. Did Treasure Coast schools switch start times? In 2023, a new state law required middle schools to begin no earlier than 8 a.m., and high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m., citing studies that showed teens perform better with a later start to their school day. However, after school districts complained that changing school start times would cost millions to alter school bus routes, state lawmakers considered alternatives. SB 296, which took effect July 1, allows school districts to comply if they report their school start times and detail the steps they've taken to implement later start times at middle and high schools. The report must describe the impact later start times would have on the district and any unintended consequences to the school district, students and the community. Here's where each county stands in its start times: Martin: No changes are planned for the 2025-2026 school year. In 2024, the district adjusted its start times slightly to be one of the first to comply with the 2023 law. St. Lucie: No schedule adjustments are planned to school start times in St. Lucie County schools. The district's middle schools already comply, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. Indian River: Middle and high school students will see no changes in start times for the 2025-2026 school year, but the district may still survey parents to gauge interest in adjusting the start times, TCPalm reported. Gianna Montesano is TCPalm's trending reporter. You can contact her at 772-409-1429, or follow her on X @gonthescene. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: When is school tax free holiday in Florida? First day of school Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Colorado teacher has advice on how to save money as kids head back to class
With school starting soon, many Colorado families are doing their back-to-school shopping. With rising costs, many families are also looking to save money for the upcoming semester. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary school up to high school plan to spend about $858 on back-to-school shopping, which includes school supplies, electronics and clothes. That's down from $874 last year. First, check what you already have at home. Make a shopping list of the items you need and then set a budget. Katie Bergman, who teaches creative writing at Aurora Central High School, recommends being flexible on the brands you're buying. "I've noticed that the school supplies for kindergarteners are around $35 up to somewhere in the range of $50, just depending on what kind of brands you buy. If you're looking to buy the cheapest brands, those are usually going to be around $30, $35 and name brands will be more costly at $50. Bergman also said she shops at several different places and usually finds the best deals at Walmart or Amazon. "I do find that Walmart ultimately will always have the best pricing. Places like Amazon are good, especially if you need bulk supplies. So, Amazon is going to be great for teachers or for families with many children. You can buy, for example, a big box of highlighters and separate them among your children," said Bergman. She added, "You can also kind of do that at Walmart, where you know the classroom supply list might have four packages of Crayola markers for a total of two students. Each will get two, and if you buy them in bulk, you'll get a better price." Begin shopping early on or spread out the shopping over time, and shop during back-to-school sales events. Stores like Target, Walmart or Office Depot will have savings events. You can also submit an Amazon wish list to your friends or family to make things more affordable.
CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Dallas Midtown Improvement District hosts back-to-school fest
It may be hard to believe, but your kids will be heading back to school next month. The Midtown Improvement District hosted a back-to-school fair to make sure Dallas students not only have the supplies but need but also to peak interest in STEM learning. About 1,000 students in Midtown Dallas got school supplies at the back-to-school event to get them ready for the upcoming school year. Hundreds of thankful parents lined up at Dallas' Vickery Park Branch Public Library to get clear backpacks filled with folders, pens, papers, and much more. "The event means a lot to me, but it also means a lot to the community because with inflation going up, prices going up, crayons are not 25 cents or 50 cents like they used to be. I have this paper, knowing I have to buy a lot more, but just getting this little amount and the backpacks helps. A small amount helps, and every little thing goes a long way," parent Jasmine Moore said. The event included fun, free giveaways as a diverse group of students prepare to go back to the classroom. Students also got free books, crayons, and food, and they enjoyed balloon art and face painting. Midtown Improvement District co-executive director Shannon Freeman said about a dozen local businesses donated supplies for the fest. "We are really just trying to bring everyone in the community together," Freeman said. "I hope this starts our children off in the community for a great start. The first day of school, we want them to start day one being prepared." The organization expects to give out backpacks filled with supplies to students in the district at their schools if they missed the event.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Back to school: How much is it costing you to equip your child?
Children across the country are heading back to school in about a month's time, and that means a guaranteed shopping frenzy for parents needing to equip their little (or not so little) ones with pens, books, lunch boxes and more. That long list of school supplies, according to a recent study by the Retail Council of Canada, could total anywhere between $650 and $750 per child. If that's the situation you find yourself in, the Council says there's only really one way to curb costs: start shopping now. According to the study, parents who fill their carts (real or virtual) early have a better chance of finding items at low prices or on sale. It also makes it easier to find some very specific objects (JCloth cleaning wipe, anyone?) that may be on the list. 'The price, finding bargains and spreading the cost over several months are definitely the main factors that come into play,' Francis Mailly, vice-president of public affairs at the Retail Council of Canada, tells Noovo Info. The study also highlights the fact that parents are moving away from online shopping in favour of heading directly into stores, as we get further removed from the pandemic. 'We're seeing that 99 per cent of parents, which is the vast majority, plan to shop in stores,' said Mailly.
