NOTEWORTHY: August highlights

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DON'T MISS IT:

DINOS ALIVE! AT ZOOTAMPA:

The last day to go back in time with the 30+ animatronic dinosaurs at ZooTampa is Aug. 9! The RAWRsome adventure is included with zoo admission. Zootampa.org

Photo Credit: Howie Mac Photo

BACK-TO-SCHOOL ESSENTIALS

If you do plan on sending the kids back to class, the back-to-school shopping list might look a little different. Here are some of our favorite essentials:

FUNKINS LUNCH TOTES, PLACEMATS AND CLOTH FACE MASKS: Funkins has established itself as an eco-conscious children’s brand, and now it is adding face masks to match the popular lunch bags. Funkins lunchboxes are machine washable, as are the placemats. Placemats might be a must if your child has to eat lunch at their desk. The matching face masks for kids and adults come in three designs: Secure-Fit with nose bridge wire, Comfort Fit with 3-D design and Pleated. myfunkins.com SUPERBEE BEES WAX WRAP: These reusable food wraps caught our eye not only because they are eco-friendly, but also because of the natural antibacterial properties of beeswax. The organic cotton wraps are coated with beeswax and tree resin, which helps shape them around your food. To clean, simply wash them in the sink and hang to dry. superbee.me PIXEL BLUE LIGHT GLASSES: If you’re opting for e-learning, now may be a good time to invest in a good pair of blue light blocking glasses. Not all blue light glasses are created equal. We like Pixel Eyewear because the lenses are crystal clear with no yellow tint. Pixel’s lens technology filters 50 percent of blue light and up to 95 percent at the strongest wavelengths. They make glasses for kids and adults. pixeleyewear.com BOOGINHEAD FACE MASK: We know and love BooginHead for its line of baby products like the pacifier clip and SippiGrip. Now they’re making masks out of the same soft fabric they use to make bibs. The two layers have a pocket for a filter and come in sizes for adults and kids. booginhead.com

Must-Haves for Baby:

ANGELCARE BABY BATH SUPPORT: There are so many baby baths on the market, but we like this one because it is lightweight and includes a hook to help a quick-dry, mildew-resistant material. This bath is designed for babies from birth to 6 months. $24.99 angelcarebaby.com

DELTA REVOLVE STROLLER: We love this stroller because it’s compact AND reversable, allowing you to reverse baby to face you, a great option to protect baby when out and about. The stroller weighs 21.5 pounds. For a third way to stroll, purchase an adapter for an infant car seat. $299.99 deltachildren.com TRUSTY TRUNKS: This leakproof diaper cover is a must for

store it away. It features a soft ergonomic design made out of the diaper bag! The skin-safe silicone cover keeps accidents in, and pool water and sand out. $34 trustytrunks.com

BBLUV TRAVEL BABY PADDING POOL: This is a great way for baby to play under the shade of your beach umbrella and keep their cool while splashing away in a bit of water. The travel paddling pool is super lightweight. It even works in the backyard or on the patio. $29.99 bbluvgroup.com

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE HOME TEAM AND JOIN THE JR. BUCS FAN CLUB! The welcome kit for the kiddos includes a special Jr. Bucs membership card, lanyard, notebook, mini Jr. Bucs football and a hat. Members also receive emails on team news, Jr. Bucs activities and invitations to special events. You can sign up your Jr. Bucs Fan at www.buccaneers.com/fans/jr-bucs. $24.99 + shipping.