Back to School
Summer break is nearing its end, and kids everywhere are either looking forward to or dreading their first day back in the classroom. There is one guarantee: Parents everywhere will be busy assembling back-to-school supplies and replacing outgrown shoes.
Preparing our children for the first day of school can be stressful for everyone involved. It means no more going to bed late, sleeping in every morning and playing outside until dark. It’s the time when walking down the school supplies aisle at Target feels like you’re trying to score Justin Bieber concert tickets.
- A calculator is a necessity in high school.
- Don’t forget art supplies when visiting the back-to-school aisle.
- Every student needs a sturdy backpack.
- Jonathan Adler computer case from Celebrations, 3632 Brownsboro Road, 502.894.9590.
- Keep your student on the cutting edge with an iPad, available wherever Apple products are sold.
- Mead file folder organizers are available at most department stores.
- Monogrammed wastebasket from Etcetra, 4913 Brownsboro Road, 502.425.9277.
- TOMS shoes are super comfortable. Available at Luna Boutique, 1310 Bardstown Road, 502.454.7620.
- Thrill the kids with a Justin Bieber two-pocket folder and notepad.
- iPad covers are available wherever Apple products are sold.
Category: Mixing It Up
About the Author (Author Profile)
Lori Kommor, Columnist/Event Chair
lkommor@voice-tribune.com
502.897.8900
Lori wears many hats: writing two weekly columns, chairing The
Voice-Tribune’s events and keeping the staff fed with a stash of snacks
Willy Wonka would envy. She’s a fervent high school soccer fan (go
Collegiate!) and has the raspy voice to prove it after game days.

















