If you know me, you know how much I hate school supply packs because I loved going shopping for them as a child and now enjoying doing that with Army. I think it's a great way to get ready for school. BUT, it can be a headache if you don't start early.
One of my new favorite websites, moneysavingmoms.com, now has a thread just for back to school savings. YAY! Click here to see it. I can't promise the quality of all of these items, but I always pick them up anyways for kids who come to my class with nothing (sad, I know). I've picked up my sons's supplies for around $15 so far (Kinder has less than most grades). Also, I didn't feel the need to get them all at one time and be done with it. I kept a list on my phone and checked it off as I went. I got his supplies from Walgreens...cheap Kleenex, Kroger...cheap wipes, Staples...cheap Crayola watercolors $2, and mostly Target. I can't believe how the prices vary from store to store. Walmart had paint for .79 cents more than Staples, but Staples was selling a box of 24 crayons for $2. What? Promise me you'll never pay more than .50 cents for a box of 24 ct crayons. Did you know they are often cheaper than a box of 8 ct? Now you're gonna look. I lucked into most of the deals since I don't waste gas doing "research" of all the stores prices. I didn't buy the paint at Target since they were out and luckily I didn't and found it cheaper at Staples. I'm kinda sad that all we have left to buy is a decent backpack (don't get me started on this) and maybe a 1st day of school outfit. Ready or not Kindergarten, here he comes!!!
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