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Back to School

Ways to Help Pay for Back to School Expenses

July 28, 2014 By Thaleia 3 Comments

As Summer winds down and the school supplies fill the shelves, you might wonder how to pay for all those back to school expenses. Since we homeschool and hubby is no longer in college we can keep our Back to School list short and sweet, or go BIG and crazy. I am a frugal shopper and WILL NOT PAY full price for anything I know will be discounted or free after rebate. I know that sometimes patience wins out during all these weeks of Back to School sales. I have a file cabinet drawer of school supplies to prove it.

tips for Back to School Expenses
This year is a little strange with the local public schools heading back to class early around August 18! I just hope all the national chain’s are aware of the trend to start a week earlier then normal. Keeping my fingers crossed for free or nearly free paper at Staples like last 2 years!…

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Our Homeschool Back to School List

July 26, 2014 By Thaleia 2 Comments

Homeschoolers need Back to School supplies just like any other student. We don’t even us that many worksheets or do that many lapbooks but still use lots of supplies. This school year Big Red will need to “officially” become a Preschool Student and do school work. I envision him using lots of pencils, markers, and colored pencils like Eldest and Princess.

(Check to see if YOUR State has a TAX-FREE Shopping Weekend!)
Back to School Homeschool List
I want my children to be free to use as much variety of supplies as well as whatever they need to create all year long. If you have children that use an art product as much as they breath like Eldest then you better stock up when items are cheap. Eldest loves to draw comics and write short scripts and stories. He likes to keep each of his ideas in a SEPARATE Composition Notebook! This can be pricey if you run out mid-year or have to keep a tight ration UNLESS you buy 10-15 just in case.

I also like to stock up for Operation Christmas Child, Christmas presents, and birthday’s for my nieces. Who doesn’t like fresh school supplies mid-year? So what does a homeschool family with four children put on their Back to School list? We keep the basics of printer paper, pens, glue sticks, and colored pencils but add in a few fun items as well.

We already own a nice stock of art supplies which include watercolors, chalk pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils, crayons, and paper. We use TONS of colored pencils since we do not allow crayons in our vehicles and we can NEVER EVER EVER have enough watercolor paper to satisfy my children’s artistic sides! I feel like we do not do art as much as we should due to the dilemma of high priced paper. (This is where those 40% JoAnn’s coupons come in handy!)

Here’s what I am keeping an eye out to find the best deals this season:

(Using our Amazon Affiliate links in case you want to order without heading out to the store!)

Composition Notebooks– 10 Eldest, 2 for everyone else + 5 for Princess’ birthday party
Colored Pencils– 4 packs + 5 for birthday favors + 2 for Christmas refills
.7 mm Pencil Lead– only if super cheap
Twistable Crayons– any count for Big Red AND van for Ramble Quest’s
Glue Sticks– not sure cause we ran out due to some that dried out
Colored Notecards– just because they are fun and a great size for review & games
Post-it Notes– both colored and shaped IF on sale for MOM
3-ring Binders– gotta assess what we have versus what we might need
Super Glue– lots since Eldest needs this for stop motion video stuff
Washable Markers– skinny & regular packs 2 for Big Red plus extras for Giving Back Pack
Sharpie Markers– never seem to have enough for Eldest!
Fabric pencil pouches for 3-ring binder– great for Busy Bags and drawing on the go kits
Back Pack– Big Red needs one that can double as overnight bag or Bug Out Bag

Back to School Items we own:

Protractor & Compass– brand new in package
Basic Sketching Tools– pencils, charcoal, etc.
Rulers– plastic, wooden, and flexible
Pencils- partial 5 gallon bucket from old business
Erasers, Kneadable & Art Gum– from last 2 years Back to School sales
Construction Paper– .25 per pack at a garage sale
Lunch Boxes– we own 6 or 7 from previous years and YES we do use them!
Backpacks- regular school bags, nature packs, and sling bags from Big Red’s birth

Did you miss out on our NOT Back-to-School posts from last year? Don’t worry you can check them out below:

Our Schoolroom

Our Curriculum

Our Students
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Back to School Promotions July 20-26

July 20, 2014 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

All right one week closer to back to school and still more great sales! My kids are still very much in a Summer mode with VBS and celebrating a birthday this week. Back to school is very far in the back of their minds, but not for this mama. I keep my eye on back to school promotions to help fill their back to school bag of goodies.
back to school promotions weekly deals july 20

I have to admit Staples is my go to store for most of my back to school deals. I keep do look through Target’s ad but since it’s a 25 minute drive they have to have a really good deal or lots of things worth the time and gas. I also order office supplies online but with minimums for free shipping that may not always work for the best deals either. I’m a penny pincher through and through.
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Back to School Tax-Free Weekend 2014

July 15, 2014 By Thaleia 3 Comments

Does your State offer Back to School Tax-Free Weekend? Check out this quick list to see if your State is listed! If you see your State listed then check out your state’s tax department website for complete details. Back to School Promotions #TaxFree 2014 I know families that would make specific plans to meet up with relatives during the Tax Free Days in order to go Back to School shopping with Cousins, Aunts and Grandma. Being able to save that small percentage can go a long way when purchasing backpacks, lunch bags, calculators, laptops, tablets, and basic school supplies. If you know of a family living in one of these states be sure to remind them to check their States’ rules on when and what can be purchased.

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Back to School Promotions July 13-19

July 13, 2014 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

Back to School Promotions July 13-19

Don’t freak out on me! Be excited about Back to School time since it brings deals and savings on wonderful items. Think about all the new and shiny school supplies you can buy while saving money. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll save enough money on weekly deals that you can pick up a few items to give to a child in need or fill an entire back pack with school supplies.

back_to_school_promotions July 13

Remember if you shop online like me to save time and gas money you might as well earn a little moola in the process! Check out Ebates and sign up below to start earning money back today! (You guessed it. This is my affiliate link for Ebates. Please use it and share with your friends. THANKS!)
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After hours of searching online with a slower than normal internet connection, I did not find as many good deals as I would have liked-boohoo! I honestly was expecting sales from CVS, Staples, Target, Walmart, and Walgreens. (I linked directly to ebates savings pages.)

Staples Back to School Promotions

25% off all your school supplies with a backpack purchase.
12″ wooden ruler- .25
4 oz. school glue- .39
Slider pencil case- .75
Sharpie 2 pk. fine permanent marker FREE after Easy rebate ($1.99)
Crayola 24 pk. crayons- .50
Staples GRAPH rule filler paper 80 ct. – $1.76
BIC Mechanical pencils .7mm, 5 pk.- $1
Crayola 12 ct. Colored Pencils- .97
Lexar TwistTurn 16 GB (2.0 ) USB flash drive- $8
Crayola Washable items (24 pk. crayons, 8 pk. skinny markers, 8 pk. broad tip, 8 pk. large crayons, watercolor paint, and 20 ct. fine tip markers.)- $2
Teen Vogue Products- .69 to $7.99 depending on item

Toys R Us Back to School Promotions

Buy a back pack  $12.99 or more and receive a lunch pack for free up to $9.99!
Cra-Z-Art 24-ct. Crayons, 2-pk. Glue Sticks or White School Glue, 4-oz. 4/$1
Clearance blast 70-90% off select items
Summer Clearance 30% off
Disclaimer: Remember all prices are subject to your local ad and stores availability. I used ads from my local stores as a guide.

Do you know of an awesome Back to School Promotion NOT listed? Please leave a comment below and I will update my post!

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