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10 Best back to school essentials of 2026
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BIC9.9Exceptional
BIC Xtra-Smooth Pastel Mechanical Pencils, Medium Point, 0.7mm, 24-Count
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Barrel Color:Pastel
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Form Factor:Mechanical Pencil
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Lead Hardness:No. 2
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Lead Size:0.7mm
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Count:24
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Notes From Me!9.8Exceptional
Notes From Me! 101 Tear-Off Lunch Box Notes for Kids, Wacky Facts & Laughs, Inspirational, Motivational, Thinking of You, Jokes for Kids, Back to School Essentials, Ages 8+
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Clorox9.7Exceptional
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Back to School Variety Pack, 75 Count Each, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary)
32% Off-
is discontinued by manufacturer:No
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asin:B00HSC9F2C
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product dimensions:13.75 x 4.5 x 8.75 inches; 3.13 Pounds
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date first available:January 12, 2014
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item model number:TU_28202
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Ticonderoga9.4Excellent
Ticonderoga Pencil Shaped Erasers, Yellow, 3 Count
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product dimensions: 7.25 x 0.75 x 3.75 inches
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color: Yellow
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shape: Pencil
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item weight: 1.6 ounces
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item model number: 38953
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AUYAARS9.3Excellent
Sticky Notes 3x3 Inches, 8 Pads, 800 Sheets, 8 Color Sticky Note Pads, Premium Sticky Pads, Sticky Notes Bulk, Self-Stick Note Pads, 100 Sheets/pad
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color: Light Blue, Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Morandi Green, Morandi Pink, Morandi Purple, Morandi Blue
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shape: Square
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item weight: 12 ounces
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package dimensions: 12.01 x 5.87 x 0.35 inches
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item model number: BLT-8SE-100
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Bostitch9.1Excellent
Bostitch Office Pencil Sharpener, Manual, One Assorted Color, Twist-n-Sharp, Kids, Boys, Girls, Colored Pencils, 1 Pack
38% Off-
product dimensions:‎1.18 x 3.54 x 5.51 inches
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color:‎Assorted
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shape:‎Other
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ink color:‎Multicolored
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item weight:‎0.16 ounces
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BIC9.0Excellent
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils, 0.7 mm Medium Point, 40-Count
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Barrel Color:Pastel
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Form Factor:N/A
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Lead Hardness:N/A
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Lead Size:0.7mm
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Count:N/A
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Trail maker8.9Very Good
Trail maker School Supplies Kit 45 Piece Grades K-12
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is discontinued by manufacturer: No
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manufacturer part number: SS7671
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ink color: Blue
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item weight: 2.73 pounds
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customer reviews:4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,309 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Oxford8.8Very Good
Oxford Spiral Notebook 6 Pack, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch, Color Assortment Design May Vary (65007)
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product dimensions:‎10.5 x 8.75 x 1.5 inches
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sheet size:‎8 x 10.5 inches
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color:‎Assorted
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item weight:‎1 pounds
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item model number:‎65007
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Taja8.7Very Good
Taja Planner 2026-2027, Jul 2026-Jun 2027 Monthly & Weekly Calendar Book
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