Getting Ready For School!!

So, I don't know about you all, but I am trying my best to get ready for school.  We are a homeschool family, as most of you know, and this year I will be working with four children!!  I know this may not sound like a lot to some folks, but it is a pretty big task for me.  Last year, I was only working with one child, so this year will be an adjustment.

So, how do we school so many kids on a budget??  Well, around this time of year, most stores run back to school specials.  Grocery stores, drug stores, big box stores, you name the store, and they probably have some type of back to school special.  The trick that I have found most useful is to look each week for the specials at different stores.  Even if you usually only shop at one store for groceries and such, during the back to school season, it is worth it to shop around. 

Most places will run weekly specials for pennies.  I found some one subject notebooks for $0.15 this past week.  Some stores have certain items for $0.01, you just have to look around.  I try really hard to stock up when the prices are low like this, because we all know that stuff runs out.  Halfway through the year, you are sure to need more glue sticks and pencils, things like that.

If you stocked up last year, and have all of your items need to start school, be sure to check the clearance sales, after the back to school season has ended and stock up for next year.

It is possible to purchase school supplies without breaking the bank, even if you are schooling several children!!

What are your favorite back to school saving strategies??

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How to fill your child's back pack on the cheap!!

Well, that time is quickly approaching, school time!! Along with "school time" comes the incredibly long list of school supplies. So, the question is, how do fill up your child's back pack and not blow the budget??

My strategy is simple, shop the sales, and get the freebies!! Even though we homeschool, we still have to stock up on the normal school supplies. With five children, that means lots of pencils, paper, and crayons!!

The first places that I look for school supplies are CVS and Walgreens. Each week they offer items that are free (or really cheap) after Extra Care Bucks and Register Rewards, for the back to school season!! For instance, this week at Walgreens, you can get a 2 pack of Pilot G2 pens for $0.19 after RR's. Rulers, 2 pocket folders, and highlighters are on sale for $0.09 each. One Subject notebooks, 2 pack erasers, and 10 pack sheet protectors are on sale for $0.29 each. There are several other great sales this week as well.

The next place I look is at office stores. Even if you do not normally shop there, these stores offer some really great deals at school time. This week at Office Depot, you can get Dry Erase markers, hand sanitizer, staplers, and stacking crates for free after rebate. They also have 2 pocket folders on sale for $0.05, and notebook filler paper on sale for only $0.25!! You can get washable school glue for $0.01 at Staples this week, and several things for just $0.25.

It really pays to shop the deals, and check them every week. By the time school starts back your child should be well stocked in everything school related!!

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