About House & Home: It's (Almost) Back-to-School Time

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor With just a month left of summer freedom, there's a lot to do to prepare kids for the upcoming year, including getting the latest school gear, purchasing just the right dorm room furniture and making sure your kids are organized and ready to be back in the classroom. Let the countdown begin. Essential Back-to-School Gear For me, going back to school means shopping for new backpacks, pencil cases and lunch boxes. But did you know that certain types of paper could cause unnecessary eye strain? Me either! Get Your Kids Organized My nephew is completely disorganized. To help him get organized, my sister thought it would be a good idea to have him come up with a reasonable schedule for the upcoming school year. Of course, the first thing my nephew scheduled was time-off for good behavior. Back to School Laundry Even though summer is usually the messiest month, what with ice cream drips, grass stains and fruit juice spills, school brings a whole new crop of stains that you never knew existed. Like the time my nephew used correction fluid to draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex on his new pair of jeans. Dorm Room Furniture Essentials My first dorm room contained a bed, a lamp and a desk that looked like something I used in first grade. My roommate, who'd anticipated the antiquated furniture that comes with most college dorms, had brought with her all the things a freshman needs. Like furniture that holds together when you sit on it. House & Home Ads Cool Kids Clothes Dorm Room Bedding Going Back to School Kids Bounce House Kids Backpacks Featured Articles 14 Summer Scrapbook Page Layouts Before You Buy A House How to Stop Constant Meowing Plan a Party in the Great Outdoors Summer Tree Care Prevent Fires in the Home   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement