The school year starts fresh: crispy new notebooks, a stack of folders, and 12 fresh pencils just waiting to be used. Sadly, the school year always ends the same: your binder is broken, folders are all ripped up (some lost along the way), and you somehow broke 11 pencils. Are you really going to buy the same boring and useless old school supplies again for the new year? This year, everything changes.
Here are some amazing alternatives for basic school supplies that will keep you organized and happy this year!
🍵✮˚ folders
I used to always go to class with multiple folders, but I would always misplace them, get lazy and put my papers in a random spot, and forget what folder was for which class- there had to be a better way!
Introducing: expandable file folders!
Get rid of multiple folders, just combine them into one! Expandable file folders are super useful and helped me stay organized during the school year! You can find them in about any store, I got mine at Target and Amazon!
🍵✮˚ pens
Especially in middle & high school, teachers make you annotate with multiple pens: black, red, blue- even more colors depending on the teacher. Good pens can be really expensive, and although they're easy to find everywhere, they're as easy to lose.
Introducing: multicolor pens!
Are you catching on to combining multiple supplies into one? You might remember these janky pens being in party favors, but believe me, they can be really good quality if you buy the right ones. I recommend buying from brands like Pilot or Muji for the best quality.
🍵✮˚ pencils
I'm always floored when I see someone still using basic pencils! The lead sheds everywhere, making my eyes hurt and the tip always breaks off.
Introducing: mechanical pencils!
You should know what these are, and if you're holding off on buying some, I beg you to reconsider. They make writing so smooth, they're very durable and they're super comfortable!
🍵✮˚ notebooks
I used to end each school year with the multiple notebooks I bought for each class not even half full. I could rip out the pages I used and use the notebook for next year, but it was messy and not comfortable to write in.
Introducing: refillable notebooks!
Not only can you choose how much paper you need, but you can also reorganize your notes! They're also reusable: just put your notes into a binder when you're done for the year. You can find multiple brands on Amazon.
🍵✮˚ extras
Here are some supplies I think everyone needs: they make school so much easier!
Introducing: hole punchers!
Coming into third period, I away used to have to wait in line to punch 3 holes in my paper, and it took SO long. A one-hole puncher is a super useful supply to buy!
Introducing: mini staplers!
Stapling is something we all have to do in school, so it is a necessity to have a mini-stapler handy.
Introducing: correction tape!
Mistakes are common: but don't resort to only crossing them out! Get correction tape instead of white-out, it's super easy to use and doesn't take an hour to dry.
🍵✮˚ conclusion
I hope you have some ideas for back-to-school shopping this year! Comment some other useful supplies you use and let's have the best school year :)
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