No news means summer fun! But school supply season is here!

OK, so I apologize for not getting any deals posted in the last couple weeks. We've been taking little trips and enjoying the summer sun :) Doesn't mean there aren't great deals to be had but everyone needs a break sometimes, even from couponing....


Nevertheless, I wanted to make sure that you are all aware that now is the time to buy school supplies. If you don't know what your kids might need, try checking out their school website. Ours had a list posted and also one was sent home at the end of the school year. I found that while cleaning out papers in a backpack yesterday! Gasp, I know that means the backpack has been sitting for 6 weeks in the closet. Found some other fun things in there too :)

Some tips when shopping for school supplies:lost leaders abound. Most stores have one-three cheap items to draw you in. Then the prices for other items might be higher than a competitor. I like to minimize the trips to the store so consider going to Staples or Walmart where they will price match if you bring in the ad from a competitor. Right now when Elmers glue and Crayola crayons are .25 cents or less, I try to stock up for not just the school needs but also for my own craft bins. Plus, I might donate a few of these to the church or to St. Vincent De Paul. They put together back packs for kids in the community. If I don't buy the crayons now, I will pay at least .88 in two months. So, get those supplies purchased.