Ok, I’m going to say it for all of us… This sucks. No matter what your child’s age, sending them to school in person or online is going to be hard. This year is my son’s senior year at TC Williams. He doesn’t participate in school-sponsored events like your average teenager, so he’s better off than most. And, I know how fortunate I am that my kids are pretty self-sustaining. Though I have to remind them to do the work far more often than I care to. It’s going to be a tough year, but I have faith in our teachers and our school system. We will make it through this in one piece and so will you. A few more gray hairs and maybe higher therapy bills, but we can do this.
To help kick off school for your youngsters, we have pulled together a few of our favorite supplies for learning and schooling. Why should school supply shopping be ruined just because there is no school? It’s always my favorite time of year and I don’t want to miss it. At Penny Post, you’ll find supplies for the higher grades and for Mom and Dad to keep things organized and kids on task. (More planners keep rolling in!). And at Red Barn, we have great ways for your little people to learn through play and to have fun while learning.
A few of my favorite things are washi tape (now at both stores!), Blackwing colored pencils, Mr. Boddington’s composition books, and the screen time tokens parents can use for managing homework and screen time. Everything below can be found online and in the store, so enjoy school supply shopping and good luck this year. Mom and Dad, you’ve got this!!
Red Barn Mercantile opened its doors in September 2007 with a single vision in mind: providing old and new to offer our customers signature whole-room designs at great prices.
We’re more than a furniture boutique and provide more personalized service than a big box retailer. We work hard to bring you the highest quality furniture and gifts, the most unique conversation starters, wall hangings and accent pieces, whether they come from off-the-beaten-track flea markets, or the latest designers.
1117 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.838.0355