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Stay on Track for Back to School
My school shopping is done and out of
the way for both my kids as of last Wednesday. I have updated my
Google calendar with all the school dates for 2013 – 2014,
scheduled yearly physicals for this week and hit a major deal with
50% off children's clothing at my local thrift store to round out our
fall and winter wardrobe. I know, you're probably wondering how I
accomplish such a feat. My focus on these goals really paid off and
has lessened my stress level where back to school is concerned. I am
going to share a few things that made this year a little easier and
kept me on track.
Get your school supply list as soon as
possible. Check out your local school districts website and see if
they have already posted supply lists. While you are there download
the school calendar and any forms you may need for enrollment. If
those things aren't available call the district office and request
them. I have heard that some districts don't give out supply lists
until school has already begun. Luckily that is not the case here.
Check your stash and round up school
supplies you already have around the house and see if you can check a
few things off your list. I was able to check off a fourth of the
list with all the new supplies I had bought last year when they went
on sale. I found a small basket and rounded them up. Check your
kids closets for fall and winter clothes and see how well you are
stocked for the coming season. I keep clothing one to two sizes up
for each of my kids in a couple bins in their closet. If I find a
great deal somewhere that I can't pass up I put those items away for
the next season. That way I don't have to rush around each time it
gets colder trying to find jackets and warmer clothes.
