Back to School Blast Enter to Win $1000! 8/15

7/14/2013

<<h3 style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the Back to School Blast!

Getting your family prepared to head back to school, can be difficult especially after a long, fun-filled summer. Here are a few of our favorite Back to School Tips to help you along the way.

1. Back-to-School Supplies Checklist - Backpack? Check. Pencils? Check. Safety scissors? Not Yet. Use the same checklist each time you head out to grab supplies, to keep track of what you have already purchased and the things you still need to. These are also handy if you have more than one child. Simply print 2, 3, 4 list and add their name to the top.

2. Stock up on school supplies after school starts and everything is on clearance. You can get enough to last several years, and won't have to fight through the back to school shoppers. 3. Start school season bedtimes in early august. This gives kids a chance to get their sleep schedules back on track. 4.Look for great deals on Ebay for backpacks and other essentials. 5.Keep all records and documents in one place. This will make enrollment SO much easier!

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28 Comments

Charlotte Raynor link

7/14/2013 05:48:24 pm

Shop early for school supplies to avoid the last minute rush. Thanks!

Mario

7/14/2013 05:53:04 pm

Back to school tip: Shopping early and shop online.

Janet W.

7/14/2013 07:22:42 pm

Take advantage of sales and rebates to save money on back to school items!

md kennedy

7/14/2013 07:59:52 pm

My BTS Tip: Don't sweat it! Even if you forget something, it will not be the end of the world!

Sherry Compton

7/14/2013 09:42:25 pm

Try to help kids prepare - talk about going to school and read books about it, get them involved in the back to school supply shopping, and start the sleeping schedule early to get them on track.

Toni Marie Caravello Feimer

7/14/2013 10:52:21 pm

Make friends with at least 2 other moms just in case there is an issue at school or emergency and one of you needs help.

Heidi Daily

7/14/2013 10:52:36 pm

My best back to school tip is to get as many back to school supplies as you can from the Walmart back to school sale, as they have very cheap prices on most supplies.

punkrockchic link

7/14/2013 11:11:09 pm

Do all of your shopping and preparation early so you don't get caught doing a last minute scramble :)

Audra Weathers

7/14/2013 11:38:09 pm

My tip: If your child is still on a Summer/later bedtime schedule, switch them to the earlier/School bedtime a week before school starts so they have time to adjust.

Jennifer Tilson

7/15/2013 01:12:59 am

Start getting your kids up early two weeks before school starts. It's hard getting their internal sleep clocks adjusted.
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Dianne

7/15/2013 01:29:11 am

My son has the most trouble transitioning back into school each year. So we start preparing him around now by looking for school supplies and talking about his school schedule. It seems to help make the first day back not as much of a shock.

Kayci

7/15/2013 03:35:08 am

Head back to school with an open mind ready to learn :)

Jeri Accardo

7/15/2013 04:09:00 am

Be prepared the night or two before the first days of school ! After a week or two, "depending on age" the kiddos will start to get into a better routine after all the summer fun, and will start getting their own things ready in there rooms for the next school day!!!

Doris Calvert

7/15/2013 12:09:43 pm

Buy things as you see them on sale and have most of it before school starts, then when you get the list you only need a few items and cost is spread out!

Lisa M

7/15/2013 12:44:50 pm

Shop thru-out the year for school supplies, that way you only have to get one or two items before school begins

Tina Kohrman

7/15/2013 01:44:46 pm

My back to school tip is I always look for the best deals and sales when buying school clothes. To make sure that I am always getting the best value for my money.

Kelly

7/15/2013 04:02:21 pm

Don't wait till the last minute to buy everything.

Samantha Johnson link

7/15/2013 04:33:06 pm

Think positive at all times!

April

7/16/2013 07:43:31 am

I like to shop online. :)

Holly Storm-Burge

7/18/2013 11:12:55 am

If you find a great deal on some of their supplies, buy extra and keep it for next year. It really helps down the line.

Chelsea Rutledge

7/19/2013 04:11:10 am

Be Positive!

Erin

7/20/2013 08:12:26 am

Start early if you have to switch any sleep schedules!

jessyca

7/20/2013 09:03:23 am

Lay the kids clothes out the night before that way its easier to get moving in the morning. :) Thanks for the chance.

sandy weinstein

7/26/2013 02:36:37 pm

take advantage of all of the freebies on facebook for school, (bic, wags, etc

Sherry Compton

8/10/2013 08:50:11 pm

Daily word for Sunday is CONTEST
Thank you. Sorry about that.

Corey Olomon

8/14/2013 12:10:23 pm

Buy in bulk to get the best prices and enough to last all year both at school and home.

Lynn B

8/15/2013 03:46:37 am

Try to make sure your kid sits near the front of the classroom, kids who sit at the front always do better.

Natalie

7/30/2016 12:54:49 pm

My tip is to shop early for school supplies because they run out quickly.

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