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Getting your family prepared to head back to school can be difficult, especially after a long, fun-filled summer. Here are a few of our favorite Back-to-School Tips to help you along the way.
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2. Some schools, like my kids, do not have air conditioning in all of the school, making it pretty hot during class…send them back with a Cuipo by SIGG: Kids ECO-Friendly Water Bottles.
3. Are you looking for a printer for your kids to print off all those reports? Please read my review on the Epson Artisan 1430 Inkjet Printer or the Epson NX430 Small-In-One-Printer. What about a shredder Fellowes: P-12C?
4. Every kid needs a lunchbox…take a look at the ThermaPod: Mini Lunch Box. Don’t forget to send them a little love in their lunchbox with Say Please: The Original Lunch Box Notes.
5. Back-to-School Supplies Checklist – Backpack? Check. Pencils? Check. Safety scissors? Not Yet. Use the same checklist each time you grab supplies to keep track of what you have already purchased and what you still need. These are also handy if you have more than one child. Print 2, 3, and 4 lists and add their name to the top
start the schedule early… most likely… they WILL fight you, but it will pay off in the end
Shop early with coupons!
back to school sales… buy in bulk if possible… you can always find a use for school supplies
Shop when there are sales going on. If your state has a tax-free weekend, this is probably the best time to shop since usually there are many sales going and it’s also tax free. Have a list prepared before you go so it will make it easier on you. If you have coupons use them!
I suggest if you have a Walmart that is open 24/7 go shopping around midnight or later if possible especially during tax-free weekend. You can avoid the crowds and they will price match.
Don’t wait for the list. Get the staples first and use the list to fill in. If there’s an incorrect item, it can always be returned or used as a spare.
I usually like to start stocking up early and get things on clearance too!
I always buy extra of the supplies that will need to replenished through out the school year while they are on sale.
Mine would be shop early so you have a better selection of everything
Although back to school can be somewhat scary for kids, they need to be reminded that these can be some of the greatest years of their lives.
shop early in the season, weeks prior to BTS so it doesn’t hit you all at once. Check sales as the weeks go by to get the deals
Search all flyers for the best sales and keep receipts!!
the best back to school tip i have is, shop the school supply sales and stock up for the whole year and grab the snacks at that time too
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buy school supplies early while the prices are hot!
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only buy when there is sales going on
pray for your kids and teachers.
Have tennis shoes. Always.
I love shopping the back to school sales and specials – there are such great deals to be had!
Make your child’s favorite breakfast and slip an encouraging note like “Hope you have a great day!” in her lunch bag.