What are your back-to-school traditions?

When I was a child, I attended a Catholic school, and my mother would receive a list of school supplies at the time of registration. After shopping for books and supplies, we would cover my books with nice wrapping paper, put all the supplies in a plastic container, sharpen pencils, and prepare my uniform. (She would have to repeat this ritual with my sisters and brother, one at a time.) I remember this very clearly. It was a special time I spent alone with my mother before I had to go back to school.

This tip is from Real Simple reader ANA CHAVEZ-CORTEZ, via e-mail