Back to School Supplies - Now is the Time to Buy

The Author of this post is Rory Reilly

This is the time of year I like to set aside to take my children shopping. They are very particular about their box of crayons, pencils, erasers, lunch box, and so forth. My seven year old Lisa is usually takes more time in her choices than my six year old Eric.

I always have a budget before I walk out the door with my children. I am aware of what each one needs to begin their school year. Before leaving home I admit that I check all of the Sunday ads in the local newspaper and go to the stores that I believe offer the best prices for what I need to buy. Before the three of us leave home I always set my home monitored security alarm and this puts my mind at ease.

Then we hop in our SUV and we are off to the two stores I find offer the best selections and prices, Target and Wal-Mart. I generally go to Target first as it is closest to our home. Although we have been making this yearly trip since my daughter first entered pre-school, her tastes have become more prevalent in what she likes and what she does not like. Lisa is allowed to search the aisles for the pencils, erasers, and other items while I walk with Eric. Then the three of us head for the lunch boxes available - this takes the most amount of time because they are both particular about what they will be walking to school with each day. Actually, this shopping tour is always fun!

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