How Do You Prepare For Back to School?

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud. All opinions are 100% mine.

Wow, it's so hard to believe that it's back to school season already! At the end of this month, my oldest child will be starting 8th grade. (Gosh, that makes me feel old!) Of course like most teens, Kyle isn't quite ready to head back to school. He wishes summer had a pause button so he can enjoy more time with his friends. Can't say I blame him! Since moving to Ohio, he has made a ton of friends in the neighborhood and has really been coming out of his shell.

Like many parents, back to school time is admittedly stressful for me, too. Did you know that parents spend a whopping $700 on average for school supplies every year? (Ouch!) I don't know about you, but in my home, it's not too easy to afford!

Here are a few things I do to help maintain my sanity and my bank balance as back to school season approaches:

 

I shop all year long for higher dollar items like clothing and shoes. I usually hit sales at the end of a season when prices are drastically reduced. This saves me tons of money!

When it comes time to buy stationary, pens, paper, etc, I buy in bulk and keep a stockpile at home. Not only does this always ensure my son won't run out of supplies mid-year, I usually have ample supplies for the next year, too.

I take advantage of the tax-free days. Most places have these, and the savings really do add up!

I choose White Cloud Facial Tissue, which is sold at Walmart. (These are available only in select markets.You can check for stores near you using the White Cloud Store Locator) The quality is wonderful, since White Cloud Facial Tissue is soft and absorbent, the epitome of Pure Comfort. It is also an excellent value, and comes in multi-packs of 3 and 6 boxes. This is especially helpful when there are multiple kids to send to school!

You can score some awesome savings right now, too! offering a $0.75 off coupon for White Cloud Facial Tissue multipacks. With White Cloud Facial Tissue multipacks, you get three or six boxes of premium quality tissue at one affordable price.

You can even help make a difference in the life of a child when you purchase limited edition
White Cloud Facial Tissue multipacks, designed by kids at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
We will make a donation to three CMN hospitals in the areas that sell the most boxes.

 

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How do you prepare for back to school? I'd love to hear any tips or tricks you might have!