Discover back to school supplies tips for your online shopping trip

The lazt days of summer are about to end and the back to school supplies rush is on its way! Shelves on your online bargain shopping store are are being stripped clean of notebooks, pencils and backpacks. Amid the flurry of activity, it is easy to leave items off your back to school list.

Great preparation can make the the back to school transition smoother for everyone. Here are a few things to include on your list:

1. Shoes: A good pair of comfortable shoes makes the transition from summer to school a success. The cool trendy style that are "da bomb" in today's fashion may not be the most comfortable ones. Always pick comfy above trendy! Your feet will thank you.

2. Family Calendar: Post a daily and weekly calendar on your message central (example: refrigerator). This should include everyone's schedule and responsibilites. This will eliminate confusion, not knowing, forgetfulness and free up some space in everyone's brain for more useful info like homework assignments.

3. Backpack: Probably the most fun you and your family will have in preparing for back to school or back to college is choosing a backpack. However, there are certain things you should look for in a good, quality backpack. Make sure it has wide, padded straps to minimize pressure on the shoulders and collarbone. Also, consider a backpack with wheels to ease those long walks on and off the school grounds.

Before you know it is the first day of school and everybody including you can breathe a sigh of relief for a job well done!