Millburn-Short Hills Magazine Back to School 2017 | Page 20

List Before the Bell Rings COMPILED BY DEIRDRE FLANAGAN WARD WHAT’S IN YOUR BACKPACK? The proper school supplies are essential for being prepared for school studies, keeping organized, creating projects and staying on top of your game. They also play an important part in making learning fun. Pencil in a trip to one of these stores for options to outfit your backpack. WALGREENS 587 Millburn Ave., Short Hills, (973) 376-0137 LOOKING COOL FOR SCHOOL Heading back to school for many kids also means back to cool – as in what’s the latest trend and styles for the fashion-conscious student. Here’s a list of some stores to help kids make the grade, and look good on the first day. GAP The Mall at Short Hills, 1200 Morris Turnpike, (973) 376-5708 The Mall at Short Hills offers a variety of kids’ clothing stores. JAX AND QUEENS 41 Greenwood Drive, Millburn, (917) 776-3343 JANIE AND JACK > The Mall at Short Hills, 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, (973) 467-1035 STAPLES Millburn Mall, 2933 Vauxhall Road, Vauxhall, (908) 206-8765 PAPER SOURCE 359 Springfield Ave., Summit, (908) 219-4406 HEALTHY EATING 101 Food for thought: Did you know that a healthy lunch is the smart way to stay alert in class, fuel your energy cells and stimulate your brain throughout the day? These stores help make the best of the brown bag lunch. And remember, there’s more to healthy eating than an apple a day. TRADER JOE’S 187 Millburn Ave., Millburn, (973) 218-0912 KINGS FOOD MARKETS Plaza at Short Hills, 778 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, (973) 258-4000 MAPLEWOOD FARMERS MARKET 1848-1852 Springfield Ave., Maplewood Township, (973) 762-8120, ext. 2003 18 BACK TO SCHOOL 2017 MILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE GROUP; Be prepared for school with this checklist