Gearing up for back to school? While you’re busy browsing all your local office supply stores for the best deals on pencils and notebooks, don’t forget one of the most important parts of the school day–lunch!
The Container Store and Whole Foods have teamed up to bring you this video, entitled ‘Creating and Packing Healthy and Delicious School Lunches’. Check it out for some great packed lunch ideas.
If you or anyone you know is a teacher looking to get organized for the new school year, you’re in luck! The Container Store is offering a 15% discount card that can be used in store or online for any purchases made before the end of the year. All you have to do is present the discount card and a valid school ID or teaching certificate.
Sign up for the teacher discount card here at the Container Store website.
Don’t forget this weekend, August 21st-23rd 2009, is Texas Tax Free Weekend! Whether you want to brave the crowds and shop or avoid it like the plague, knowing this information in advance could save you time and frustration this weekend.
The Texas Sales Tax Free weekend includes clothing, footwear, and backpacks and has been extended and now includes school supplies. To see a detailed list of what is tax free this weekend visit the Texas Comptrollers Web-site.
If you are going to brave the crowds to do a little back-to-school shopping be sure to take a quick inventory of what your child has that still fits and is in good condition. If you are shopping without your child be sure to have them try on some clothes for you before you go so you can check sizing. Don’t forget to check your child’s shoes! What size is your child currently wearing and what style and color of shoes does he or she need.
Happy shopping!
Angela
Copyright (C) 2009 Angela Ploetz, POSH Space www.theposhspace.com.
In Texas this weekend, August 15-17th, is a Tax Free Holiday on clothing and apparel. IF you are going to brave the crowds here are a few tips to help make your shopping trip a more productive one and help you keep your sanity.
1. Visit Texas Sales Tax Holiday Site for a complete list of items that are exempt from sales tax this weekend.
2. Shop early. Call your favorite stores now to find out what time they will open so you can arrive right when they open. This will help save you time fighting the crowds.
3. Know your child’s school requirements and restrictions. Call your child’s school or visit the school district web-site to find out if certain clothing is not allowed before you make your purchases. After all, we want to keep returns to a minimum with the high gas prices!
4. Take a quick inventory of what your child currently has that still fits, is still in good shape, or that he or she will still wear. Then make a list of the things you need to purchase. Estimate how many pants, tops, sweaters, shoes, socks, etc. that you would like to find.
5. Last but not least, determine a budget. AHH…the dreaded “B” word! Having something to aim for is a great way to keep you and your child focused on what is important and to keep from being easily swayed by the illusive “SALE” signs.
One more bonus tip: Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water and a few protein snacks like a protein bar or even Peanut M&M’s.
Happy and productive shopping!
P.S. Don’t forget to donate any clothing that does not fit your child anymore, this is critical to maintaining an organized home.
Enjoy the good life,
Copyright (C) 2008 Angela Ploetz, POSH Space www.theposhspace.com. Angela Ploetz
