The Gag is… Podcast
The Gag is… Podcast
Charli Shanta
Navigating Back-to-School Shopping: Elementary to Middle School Guide
31 minutes Posted Jul 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
Welcome to The Gag Is Pod
Back-to-School Series Introduction
Elementary School Supplies Breakdown
Self-Shopping vs Supply Packs
Middle School Supply Strategies
Community Supplies: Why They Matter
Essential Tips for Parents
Wrapping Up and Next Week's Preview
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Send a text The back-to-school season brings challenges for parents navigating lengthy supply lists and deciding between self-shopping versus purchasing pre-packaged kits from schools. • Elementary school supply lists grow longer each year with each teacher requiring different items • Self-shopping allows budget control with many supplies costing under a dollar during sales • Pre-packaged elementary supply kits cost $100-167 but save valuable time for busy parents • Middle school supplies ar...