Well to add to the reality, humor and just make a reply...
-toothpaste-we did add whitening for what its worth
-silnet tarps are a nice lightweight way to go now
-sometimes a film camera will still be clicking when a digital battery is long gone
-nimh batteries are as about long lasting as some alkalines
-pencils-we did move up to the mechinical lead pencils
-water-now its preflavored...hahaha