Top Ten:
1.Look around your house-I’ve found crayons, pens unopened in boxes that i put away. so always look around te house for useful BTS items
2 Use your gift cards up-I have ton of gift cards that i have not used yet, so need BTS items use up those gift cards that laying around.
3. Shop discount and thrift stores- I know a lot of people would disagree or be disgusted, but Thrift stores have a lot of great clothes and our very cheap, I always look their before hitting department stores. (Found Tommy Hilfiger Jeans with tags on $5.99)
4.Stock up-If you see a really good sale like 25 cent crayons, buy a lot you will be needing them in the future and their will always be a kid in need.
5.Take your child to school beforehand-take your child to school and show them around where there class is and a spot where you will be picking them up everyday. (specially kindergarten)
6. don’t brown bag it- buy a reuseable bag and sandwich container for lunches it will save money on bags and foil.
7.prepare your child-have them do some work before school starts look over old notes, that way they will remember what was taught last year.
8.Deals and coupons- always look around for the best deals, Staples usually has great deals. Cut coupons out too it’ll save tons of money.
9.clean out your childs backpack. before school starts, make sure there are only neccessary items in childs backpack. This probably should be done regularly to help maintain organization.
10.designate a quite time area- Noises, tv and toys are all very distracting to children when homework needs to get done. make a area just for your child to have a small work space of their own distraction free.
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I like tip #7. This really helped my daughter this year.
One way to minimize “forgotten” treasure troves of school/office supplies, and having to hunt for them, is to tote them up. I bought 2 of the large sized rubbermaid tote bins a few years ago, 1 for each schoolager. During “back to school” time, most stores have them on special for 4-6 bucks for college dorm use. I buy pens, markers, crayons, notebooks, etc in bulk and when on deep discount throughout the year and store them in those bins. When a kiddo needs a replacement supply, I send them to the basement, to their bin, to get what they need. I have a 3rd bin for “project” supplies too. That way when there’s a book report poster “due the next day mom!” I’m good to go.