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August 31st, 2009 at Mon, 31st, 2009 at 12:03 am by Amy HannoldGetting started here in the midst of preparing for the anticpated first day of school. My kindergartner can’t wait, she’s counting the days. My middle-schooler is enjoying every last minute he can of free Lego and book time before class resumes.
We’ve cleaned out the closets and reviewed the school supply lists I feel more prepared than usual. Watching my “baby” get ready for “real school” drove me to be ready so I could enjoy some free time with my kids before school schedules take over.
We’ve just returned from camping, so I’m a bit behind in my deal finding. I noted that Office Max is offering school supplies at big discounts. Still going on is the BOGO-Half Off promotion at Payless Shoes. The entire store is buy one, get one half-off. When you make a purchase, you’ll recieve a coupon for $10/$30 at Office Max. (Use that for their sales and you list minute stockups). At Office Max, when you make a purchase, youll receive a coupon for $5/$25 at Payless Shoes (which you can combine with their current BOGO-Half Off promotion).
There is a super, Free Community Clothing Swap planned for September 19th in Oak Harbor. As you’re going through your closets, set some clean, wearable items aside. Bring them to the VFW Post (3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor) from 10 am to 3pm. Even if you don’t have items to swap, you’re more than welcome to come by and find clothes for anyone (Maternity, Infant, Kids, Teens, and Adults).
There’ll be a Kids Book Exchange Table, for kids to find a new book– bring a few to leave for someone else if you have them.
Enjoy this week of September, before school starts. Plan something to look forward to this weekend, to celebrate summer. Try a new tradition to start the new school year of to a fun, memorable beginning. Do you have one you’d like to share?
Amy Hannold Amy is the Coordinator for the North Whidbey Coupon Club and "Coupons For Our Community". She is the Frugal Living Editor for 247Moms.com, an encouraging online community for moms. For the past three years, she has enjoyed speaking to groups throughout the Puget Sound area on "Family, Time and Money" topics.
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