fhjmom Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 ... I thought I would give the reminder/tip that the Back to School sales are a great time to pick up crayons, markers, map pencils, small note pads, or other small supplies for your shoe boxes. I always get these items at Wal-mart during their BTS sale and put them up until it is time to get our boxes together. The only challenges are: 1.) Keeping my own kids out of them until time to prepare the shoe boxes. 2.) Hiding them so well to avoid #1 that I forget where I put them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 What a great idea! I always buy extra for us, but never thought that far ahead. Maybe that will motivate my kids to go school supply shopping!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Great reminder! This year I decided to buy something for the shoe boxes each time I get paid. I almost have enough stuff to fill them already.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 That's a wonderful idea! Thanks so sharing. Now why didn't I buy some supplies while I was on vacation in the US where things are super cheap. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 What a great idea--thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Drat, tax-free days were last week. Oh well, at least I remembered to pick up OUR stuff during them. I'm grateful I can afford to purchase some things for others, with or without sales tax. Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 ... I thought I would give the reminder/tip that the Back to School sales are a great time to pick up crayons, markers, map pencils, small note pads, or other small supplies for your shoe boxes. I always get these items at Wal-mart during their BTS sale and put them up until it is time to get our boxes together. The only challenges are: 1.) Keeping my own kids out of them until time to prepare the shoe boxes. 2.) Hiding them so well to avoid #1 that I forget where I put them. :iagree: See #2:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datgh Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Had the same thought while I was waiting for a prescription to be filled tonight and loaded up a basket. The sales are great right now. We always do a couple of boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 That's a good idea. Never thought of that. We particpate every year on this. ... I thought I would give the reminder/tip that the Back to School sales are a great time to pick up crayons, markers, map pencils, small note pads, or other small supplies for your shoe boxes. I always get these items at Wal-mart during their BTS sale and put them up until it is time to get our boxes together. The only challenges are: 1.) Keeping my own kids out of them until time to prepare the shoe boxes. 2.) Hiding them so well to avoid #1 that I forget where I put them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApronMama Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Great idea, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Great idea! I never think ahead that far. TFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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