The Beauty Battalion - Featuring Beauty In All Shapes & Sizes August 2017 | Page 10

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FAMILY FEATURES
E
very family needs the right items on hand to ensure students are geared up to succeed in the
classroom and on the playing field. These supplies and handy tools are designed to make
back-to-school season easy as 1-2-3 for kids and parents alike.
Word-wise
From creating spaces at home that help organize school
paperwork to identifying personal items like laptops or
calculators, an electric labeler makes short work of the job.
The DYMO MobileLabeler offers Bluetooth connectivity
for fast and easy setup, along with a voice-to-text feature
and spellcheck to help save time. A free app lets you
create the label via a smartphone using a wide variety of
colors and font libraries then print the size you need from
1/4 inch-1 inch wide. Learn more at dymo.com.
A sticky solution
Art projects abound when a new
school year begins and the perfect
paper crafts require a secure bond
that withstands transportation from
school to home. An Elmer’s Re-Stick
Glue Stick lets little hands fine-tune
placement of different pieces for up to
five minutes before a permanent bond
forms. The sticks apply smoothly and
dry clear for a mess-free appearance
that is ideal for younger learners, as
well as making poster presentations,
crafts and more. See what ideas will
stick for you at elmers.com.
Organize with color
Keeping track of schedules, homework and other activities
can be an exhausting chore, but a color-coded dry-erase board
is one way to keep everything straight. A highly visible, low-
odor ink like the one used in the EXPO Dry Erase Markers
with Ink Indicator makes getting organized fun, plus the easy-
to-see ink levels ensures you’ll never unknowingly run dry.
The versatile chisel tip marks broad, medium and fine lines,
and six bold and bright colors let you add a little creative flair
to your efforts to bring order to the chaos. Check out these and
other dry-erase tools at expomarkers.com.
Smart sipping
Good hydration is important for overall
health and keeping a water bottle by your
side is one way to help ensure you’re
keeping your intake steady throughout
the day. The Contigo AUTOSPOUT
Chug Water Bottle enables simple
sipping on the go with its patented
technology and high flow for quick,
one-handed drinking. The vacuum-
insulated stainless steel keeps beverages
refreshingly cold for up to 24 hours, and
a protective spout prevents leaks and
helps keep out dirt and germs. Find more
information at gocontigo.com.
A cool way to refuel
A rigorous morning of academics calls
for an energizing and nutritious lunch
to power through the end of the school
day. Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE Lunch
containers are leak-proof with airtight
latches and adjustable insert trays and
dividers to create custom compartments
inside. The ultra-durable material keeps
the container stain-free and odor-free.
They’re also BPA-free and safe for the
dishwasher, microwave and freezer.
Find this and other lunch solutions at
rubbermaid.com.
Artwork for the senses
Nothing sparks creativity like engaging all the senses,
and an array of bold scents and vivid colors is the perfect
combination for some inspired artwork. Mr. Sketch
Scented Crayons come in a package of 12 and feature a
twist design that means they never need sharpening. A
hard plastic body reduces crayon breakage, making these
instruments ideal for children as young as 3 years of age.
Explore more crayons and tools to encourage creativity
this school year at mrsketch.com.
A bright idea
Defining important text or keeping track of key calendar
dates is easier with Sharpie Clear View Highlighters
that feature a see-through tip that allows for precise
highlighting. The versatile blade-style tip draws thick
lines for highlighting or thin, defined lines for underlining,
while specially formulated ink technology resists smudging
of many pen and marker inks. Choose among four bright
colors to make your mark and find additional answers to
your highlighting needs at sharpie.com.