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Well, it is that time of year again – back-to-school! Have your kids started school yet? My daughter’s school starts later than most and next Wednesday is the big day for her. We have been busy shopping for new clothes and stocking up on school supplies and I think she is just about ready!
To make things a litter easier for the first day of school, here are a few tips that have helped us over the years:
- The week before school starts, start planning out fits for the following week. One thing I did when my daughter was in the first few years of grade school was to put each day’s clothes (minus the shoes) in a zip-lock gallon bag. I then marked the day of the week that it was for. I put them in a cubby and she was able to just grab the right bag and get herself dressed. It worked like a charm and prevented the frantic frenzy of “I can’t find my socks!” in the mornings.
- Another thing that really helps is to make lunches the night before, or get money for hot lunches ready ahead of time. Over the weekend, make sure you have exact change for their hot meals for the next week.
- I probably don’t have to tell you (since you are all pretty shopping savvy!) to keep your eye out for sales and deals on school supplies long before school starts. Buy in bulk if you see a really good price, as chances are your kid(s) will be able to use many of the same products for the next few years. I have noticed some really good sales still going on, and I recently purchased 1-subject notebooks for .17 each! I bought enough to last us through the next few school years!
For more back-to-school tips and all kinds of other information about school starting, make sure you visit the BGCA website. I was surprised how much I learned, actually, and wish I had known about some of their ideas years ago. They have a whole section on ideas on how to get kids to do their homework. One idea is to do “adult” homework when they are doing their school work. You could sit with them and pay bills, open mail, or any other number of things!
I recently posted about the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the JC Penny Cares program, where during the month of July you could choose to round up your purchases. JC Penney then donated those funds to and gave to the BGCA – where they helped children get the school supplies they need.
Today I would like to tell you about another program that helps kids get school supplies. Disney has launched an online supply drive which is also fun (and free) for you! By simply playing pop-quick type game, you will be helping to donate school supplies to local Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Each five correct answers will result in a donation of school supplies! It doesn’t get much easier than this folks, can I count on you to help?
Make sure you connect with Boys and Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and @BGCA_Clubs onTwitter!
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Such a great way to pay it forward to our schools! Love it.
Thanks for spreading the word about the fact that Disney has launched an online supply drive; that’s a simple way to help.
I definitely agree with your tip to make lunches the night before!
This is a wonderful program and it’s doing great things for children in need, thank you!!
What a wonderful way to pay it forward!
I never knew that about Disney. What a wonderful thing to do!
We regularly donate to the Boys and Girls Club! Disney’s involvement is heartwarming!
That is such a great thing to buy clothes and other items at JC Penny’s and round up your items total and give the money to Boys and Girls Clubs of America to help other children in the Community. I always get extra school supplies and put them in a barrel at the end of the aisle to help with our school drive!
Great tips for back to school preparedness and what a fun way to support The Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Thanks for sharing 🙂
What a great easy way to give to a great organization. I think the BGCA does some amazing work. Thanks for the info about the game and the tips for parents.
It’s great that we could donate supplies to kids by simply playing games on the computer!
the clothes in a ziploc bag is GENIUS!! probably prevents a lot of clutter and disorganization in her closet too. i love it !
Why thank you! Yes – it totally kept things organized!
This is a great ideas to donate school supplies
What a fun way to help support with donation of school supplies!
what a great cause,I love companies that give back
That was pretty cool to make a fun game for donations. I cannot believe you can get notebooks for 17 cents – I remember when 2 for $1 or maybe 4 for $1 was offered in my day as a kiddie.
That is great about Disney – I’m very fond of Boys & Girls Club – it was my favorite place growing up, and I know how wonderful it is to have one in your community.
You’re so organized! Of course, when I was in school, we wore the same thing every day (had to:uniform) and ate a school lunch. Easier on our moms!
i think all of the paying it forward being done these day is awesome! good to hear about disney’s involvement!
wow its really cool you can help by playing a game.i love playing games now i can help while im at it
It’s a great program and helps so many.
Back to school shopping is so much fun and the kids really seem to appreciate the renewal that a new school term and new supplies brings. You are so organized. And isn’t that great of Disney!
I think this program is great to help students and kids in need ; and its a good tip to do adult homework while the child is doing school work … I will be using this tip.
My son is still a toddler and not in school yet. But I love reading these tips and I really like the idea of separating the clothes for the week, or at least for the next few days at a time. Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful campaign! I have neighbors that are both teachers and I try to give them supplies every year. I tried to access the link you had here but it took me to a page that said Access Denied. I would have loved to have helped!
I like playing computer games, I’ll enjoy it so much more knowing that playing is making a difference. I like it when corporations support children and put their money behind it. Thanks for the info, I’ll spread it around, I have a lot of friends who like to play games.
doing things the night before is the BEST idea. you always run into a snag in the morning that sets you back… or you’re too groggy and forget things in the lunches!
A pretty simple and great way to help out!
Great Program
Great tips!BGCA is such a wonderful organization.
This is awesome! I’m going to keep an eye out for bulk deals and see what I can pay forward.
Easy way to help. Thanks for the info.
My tip is to get as much ready the night before.
great way to support the Boys and Girls Club!
The BGCA is a great organization. I love the homework tip about adults doing their homework at the same time as kids do theirs. What a great way to give back that is so easy.
Easy way for me to donate. I like playing games.