Farrar Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 BTW, I am cracking up that this thread and the keeping it simple thread are together at the top of the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Fun pens, erasers, paperclips, flashcards, index stickers, et cetera, can be found at Tokyo Pen Shop. I daydream there regularly. http://www.tokyopenshop.com/accoutrements-c-32.html Now I am tempted to make a trip to Kinokuniya :) They have lovely stationary there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I bought my 8 year old a My Little Pony folder and notebook because he loves My Little Pony. Where did you get it? My 10 year old is a MLP nut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Walmart Shoot. Who manufactures them? Maybe I could find them somewhere else or online. I googled images and well, let's just say some adults have some "fun" pictures with MLP as a tag... :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Glitter binders, candy-themed spiral notebooks, various colored folders with cartoon animals on the covers, Ticonderoga Noir pencils (because they're shiny!). Oh, and pens that write in pink and purple ink. Can you tell I have a girl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Last year we found a lego desk calendar - but it's since been disassembled and the pieces are in the greater lego collection. Ah, thanks for this idea. Perfect for the beginning of my Christmas shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Love this thread! I totally love all things paper products/back-to-school and we have a fair bit of frivolous things around here. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 If you're setting up a reptile-themed room, I found snake-skin print bulletin board borders at the local teacher's store, along with various lizard, alligator, and turtle note pads and the like. Some of the rainforest sets have snakes and crocodiles, too. I was surprised at how many reptiles appeared when I started looking for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 My favorite thing is this reset button, which was linked on a thread a while back. Before when we all got grumpy and things started to go downhill, I would sit us all down and read Voyage to the Bunny Planet to get us back on track. I see the reset button as a more expedient version of that. :tongue_smilie: A reset button!!! Ohhhh, I could really use a reset button. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Our van de Graaf generator. I couldn't help it, though. I think it's cool to have one in the house. We have actually used it for science in 8th and 9th grades, but certainly not enough to justify the cost. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Our van de Graaf generator. I couldn't help it, though. I think it's cool to have one in the house. We have actually used it for science in 8th and 9th grades, but certainly not enough to justify the cost. LOL. Oh, that is just fabulous! I want one too, but it will have to wait. My college job was at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and I used one there all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 For those thinking about Lego pencil holders: http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-lego-pencil-holder/ It would be really wrong of me to buy baby food just to make these..... wouldn't it? I bought Dr. Suess pencils, lego pencil sharpeners (Michaels, with a coupon!), two of those plastic sliding pencil boxes in prints from Dollar Tree. I took some stuff back i'd bought... like the Cat in the Hat socks :( I could buy more..... i'm a sucker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Dog & cat shaped paperclips and a date stamp with blue ink pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Dog & cat shaped paperclips and a date stamp with blue ink pad. I could really go for a date stamp.... well, I have one, but it is old and the years aren't current! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 These were the choices: http://www.amazon.com/Little-Friendship-Notebooks-Folders-Generation/dp/B00E5RFZEU Thank you!! Wow - they're expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 It would be really wrong of me to buy baby food just to make these..... wouldn't it? Nope. It would be totally right. Buy baby applesauce and you can stick it in some brownies. :D This made me realize how weird it is that baby food jars look just like minifig heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Nope. It would be totally right. Buy baby applesauce and you can stick it in some brownies. :D This made me realize how weird it is that baby food jars look just like minifig heads. Ohhhh, perfect - and I get chocolate out of the deal too!!!! I sent it to DD - and apparently the HS art teacher wants to make them in art class one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Dog & cat shaped paperclips and a date stamp with blue ink pad. I could really go for a date stamp.... well, I have one, but it is old and the years aren't current! I got a date stamp this year and have used it every day so far! I love it. It's oddly satisfying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 A turquoise stapler (heavy duty) Lots of pencils (we each have a fav brand) Sharpies and dry erase markers in fun colors Lego star wars notebooks Bento like lunch boxes for all 6 of us Post-its: each of us have our own color I bought three boxes of red pens :) Each of us got a new pair of scissors that feel better to use than out old ones Usb drives just because we like the colors Pretty notepad paper from the. $1 section of target Crazy rulers and erasers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well, I bought more wide rule paper than we could use in 5 years, a ton of spiral notebooks because 1 cent, and 3 more rulers (for 2 kids, and we already had 3) because 1 cent. In my defense, I am starting to use spiral notebooks in school more, so they will get used eventually. I have no explanation for wide ruled paper. Oh yes, and 2 vinyl pencil bags. You guessed it, 1 cent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well, I bought more wide rule paper than we could use in 5 years, a ton of spiral notebooks because 1 cent, and 3 more rulers (for 2 kids, and we already had 3) because 1 cent. In my defense, I am starting to use spiral notebooks in school more, so they will get used eventually. I have no explanation for wide ruled paper. Oh yes, and 2 vinyl pencil bags. You guessed it, 1 cent. Actually, wide ruled paper is really good for Math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 No it's a total rip off on Amazon. They were not that expensive. I believe they were under $2 each. I just can't seem to find them for sale anywhere else. Oh well...I never told her about them, so she won't miss them. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Alright, today I saw these and couldn't resist for my Lego lovers. Hopefully they will fit DD's Friends too. It could be like Elf on the Shelf for school days. I'm already thinking of the clever and fabulous things they could say. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I may have visited wal-mart today and there were some shinny things on clearance...like metallic pencils....etc...etc...and $40 later we were out the door. I did get a big fraction pizza to use for math. and 2 crayola dry erase boards with crayons for $4@ for the littles to put in workbox drawers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I mentioned in the other school supplies thread that I always buy at least a couple of frivolous school supplies. This year's items are erasers shaped like hats that fit onto a pencil allowing it to have a stack of hats, and post-it notes shaped like mustaches. I mean, we'll use them. But... no one *needs* this silly stuff. But I know I'm not the only one who buys it! What are your completely absurd school supply purchases? Tape with cute characters? Erasers shaped like odd items? Hole punches that punch funny shapes? Adorable lunch boxes even though your children lunch at the dining room table? LOL, I bought the same mustache post-its! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 A turquoise stapler (heavy duty) Lots of pencils (we each have a fav brand) Sharpies and dry erase markers in fun colors Lego star wars notebooks Bento like lunch boxes for all 6 of us Post-its: each of us have our own color I bought three boxes of red pens :) Each of us got a new pair of scissors that feel better to use than out old ones Usb drives just because we like the colors Pretty notepad paper from the. $1 section of target Crazy rulers and erasers Lol...And this I bought too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 A turquoise stapler (heavy duty) Lots of pencils (we each have a fav brand) Sharpies and dry erase markers in fun colors Lego star wars notebooks Bento like lunch boxes for all 6 of us Post-its: each of us have our own color I bought three boxes of red pens :) Each of us got a new pair of scissors that feel better to use than out old ones Usb drives just because we like the colors Pretty notepad paper from the. $1 section of target Crazy rulers and erasers Lol...And this I bought too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Alright, today I saw these and couldn't resist for my Lego lovers. Hopefully they will fit DD's Friends too. It could be like Elf on the Shelf for school days. I'm already thinking of the clever and fabulous things they could say. :lol: Ooh, that's really cool! Forget the school supplies - that's a perfect small birthday giftie! Now we're just onto random stuff, but that makes me think of Brick Stix, which are also really awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Where was the turquoise stapler? I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftymama Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I bought one of these. Definitely frivolous, and they love it. :D Where did you get this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristi26 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I haven't bought very much that's really fun or frivolous, but we DID get Perry the Platypus folders for my two older boys...does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Books are never frivolous, right? Therefore, my answer is "none." Despite all the books I bought "just to look at" (e.g., Lial's Pre-A, even though we are using Dolciani) and all the fiction books (which may or may not be at the library, but I wanted dour own copy) and the cool art and history supplements (that will be strewn around for people to look at if they want). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I haven't bought very much that's really fun or frivolous, but we DID get Perry the Platypus folders for my two older boys...does that count? No. Perry is a mainstay at our house. An inspiration, even. Not frivolous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The previously mentioned chameleon tape dispenser. http://www.staples.com/Scotch-Chameleon-Tape-Dispenser-with-Scotch-Magic-Tape/product_154038 They have a cosmo tape dispenser too! I just might need that :D I didn't buy anything frivolous this year. Everything has an intended, practical use. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Library Momma Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 This might be my favorite theme for a thread ever! :D I bought the kids new library totes, which doesn't sound frivolous except that they already have perfectly serviceable backpacks. I couldn't resist the cute ones at Barnes and Noble. DD got the Jane Austen "Nine Lives" bag (scenes from her novels illustrated with cats; DD lives for cats), DS10 got The Hobbit, and DS7 got Harry Potter. I bought cute post-its too (thought bubbles, exclamation marks, and thumbs-up...although now that I think of it, if I wanted to be a real wench, I could make those thumbs-down :lol:). I can't resist any kind of post-it! I bought the kids their own post-its for their supply caddies. And gum, because we can! I also bought new mugs for each of us to use during school. DS10's is my favorite. It says "Dear Math, I am not a therapist. Solve your own problems." He and math have a history, so we both find this very funny. My favorite thing is this reset button, which was linked on a thread a while back. Before when we all got grumpy and things started to go downhill, I would sit us all down and read Voyage to the Bunny Planet to get us back on track. I see the reset button as a more expedient version of that. :tongue_smilie: Last but not least, I bought the multi-color star LED light strand from IKEA to decorate our HS room. Love these! I got a Nancy Drew one. Not for the kids. Just for me. Just because. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Oh my word, I totally want the Jane Austen tote! And I love that math mug -- where'd you get it? And where are you guys getting all these cute post-its!? All I ever see is plain ol' square.... maybe I'm just not looking properly... This might be my favorite theme for a thread ever! :D I bought the kids new library totes, which doesn't sound frivolous except that they already have perfectly serviceable backpacks. I couldn't resist the cute ones at Barnes and Noble. DD got the Jane Austen "Nine Lives" bag (scenes from her novels illustrated with cats; DD lives for cats), DS10 got The Hobbit, and DS7 got Harry Potter. I bought cute post-its too (thought bubbles, exclamation marks, and thumbs-up...although now that I think of it, if I wanted to be a real wench, I could make those thumbs-down :lol:). I can't resist any kind of post-it! I bought the kids their own post-its for their supply caddies. And gum, because we can! I also bought new mugs for each of us to use during school. DS10's is my favorite. It says "Dear Math, I am not a therapist. Solve your own problems." He and math have a history, so we both find this very funny. My favorite thing is this reset button, which was linked on a thread a while back. Before when we all got grumpy and things started to go downhill, I would sit us all down and read Voyage to the Bunny Planet to get us back on track. I see the reset button as a more expedient version of that. :tongue_smilie: Last but not least, I bought the multi-color star LED light strand from IKEA to decorate our HS room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 even though we have a pretty good stockpile of folders and notebooks I picked up a few extra JUST BECAUSE lol.....I picked up a few spiral bound index cards also-we have some of these already also.....waiting for the rest to go on clearance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Oh my word, I totally want the Jane Austen tote! And I love that math mug -- where'd you get it? And where are you guys getting all these cute post-its!? All I ever see is plain ol' square.... maybe I'm just not looking properly... Well, phooey. Turns out I misremembered about the tote. It is this one and has different famous authors depicted as cats, including Jane Austen. I don't know why I remembered it with all Jane Austen. Maybe because she is my favorite author and cats are DD's favorite animal. Cute either way... I got the mug on eBay. I first stumbled upon it on Amazon but thought it was overpriced there. Cafe Press has lots too. Some of the fonts are boring though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Well, phooey. Turns out I misremembered about the tote. It is this one and has different famous authors depicted as cats, including Jane Austen. I don't know why I remembered it with all Jane Austen. Maybe because she is my favorite author and cats are DD's favorite animal. Cute either way... Ah well... I needed a new tote like I need a hole in the head... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Well, phooey. Turns out I misremembered about the tote. It is this one and has different famous authors depicted as cats, including Jane Austen. I don't know why I remembered it with all Jane Austen. Maybe because she is my favorite author and cats are DD's favorite animal. Cute either way... I got the mug on eBay. I first stumbled upon it on Amazon but thought it was overpriced there. Cafe Press has lots too. Some of the fonts are boring though. Well, I certainly never buy things with boring fonts. ;) (Actually, this is true. I won't even buy a *curriculum* with a font I don't like.) Now I want a new library tote! Ours broke from crazy overuse so it wouldn't even have to be frivolous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobeknofret Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 No. Perry is a mainstay at our house. An inspiration, even. Not frivolous. The pencil case my ds refuses to give up is a Perry. We've had it for awhile now. Perry is essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Actually, wide ruled paper is really good for Math. CLE is all workbooks. But thanks, I might get to use it when Becca heads to pre-algebra for real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 This thread is so bad for my budget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 CLE is all workbooks. But thanks, I might get to use it when Becca heads to pre-algebra for real! This is our first year needing it - we are using Saxon and you don't write in the books. All the other books were workbook style until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Just a few more thoughts from around the web about silly school supplies... From the Pioneer Woman's blog: http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2013/07/absolutely-unnecessary-school-supplies-part-ii/ http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2012/07/absolute-unnecessary-school-supplies/ From Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/inspirefutures/unusual-school-supplies/ (there's cool pencil fidgets linked on this one) The main thing I have learned from this thread is that the world is full of weird tape dispensers. I personally really like this one: It's punny. Get it? A tape dispenser? Get it? Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Oh man. I want that one!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna in Idaho Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Love this thread! Can't wait to go shopping for supplies tomorrow. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 This thread is so bad for my budget! I know! Now I *need* moustache-shaped post its! And a turquoise stapler. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 I love that so many people also got the mustache post-its! We just read Fake Mustache so I know the kids are going to love them. Here's the terrible part for me... I now have all the next year's stuff - the books, the games, the new wall posters, the silly and serious school supplies - but we follow an odd schedule so we can't open them yet!!! Boo! They're all hidden in my closet waiting for "Box Day" which isn't for a few more weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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