http://www.thriftyfun.com/Back_To_School_2.html Website that looks for frugal solutions to everyday problems. en-us http://www.thriftyfun.com/images/logo_01.jpg http://www.thriftyfun.com 130 19 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:50:53 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91814021.tip.html Does your kids go back to school? Or are they homed schooled? It doesn't matter! You can easily get your kids the supplies that they need. Don't spend your money all at Walmart. If you go to Dollar Tree you could save $25.99! Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:20:06 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41081603.tip.html In July and August, when school supplies are on sale for very little money, I purchase a bunch of small crayon boxes, glue sticks, pencils, sharpeners, tablets, etc. I give each grandchild a supply for starting school and keep some for stocking stuffers at Christmas. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:43:16 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30009587.tip.html It might be fall, but now is the time to purchase your child's teacher gifts. Teachers always appreciate tokens of student appreciation, especially those that are hand-picked by their students. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:19:34 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67538293.tip.html I sat with each of my kids and, after reading homework assignments, we did the homework together. It was quality, fun time (mostly) with each child individually, and the homework got completed. This also kept me up-to-date on what they were being taught. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:18:57 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94582973.tip.html Where do head lice originate? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:32:33 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44841753.tip.html I need ideas for inexpensive, everyday, delicious ideas for school lunches. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:52:40 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88916649.tip.html Make a set of flash cards using index cards and the glossary in your text book. Review them during commercials, in the car, on the bus, while waiting for text messages, etc. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:08:12 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95563232.tip.html I have tips about brass wind band instruments for the young student. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:27:47 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90504775.tip.html Your children might want new clothes, backpacks, and etc. but you can't afford all of it. Start out planning what you will get, starting with your kids supplies. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:44:31 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25561844.tip.html I have my children make their own lunches every evening, before supper. The lunch boxes then go in the fridge, and it's a breeze getting them out the door the next morning. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:04:49 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29174962.tip.html How do you get help buying School Supplies for low income children. My daughter could use this money to pay bills instead of buying school supplies, as she lost her job. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:31:34 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59358463.tip.html Earn cash for your elementary school while shopping online? Yes! BoxTops Marketplace showcases online merchants that contribute a percentage of your purchase to the school of your choice. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:42:25 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67216877.tip.html In the first week of school, don't act bad. You will really be considered the "bad kid" and teachers won't be nice to you during the school year because they know how you act. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:59:03 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26304537.tip.html Create a pocket on a notebook to hold pens, pencils, notepads, etc. Kids will enjoy personalizing the pockets. A great way to recycle old jeans/pants pockets too! Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:50:15 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38258806.tip.html Keep snacks in the car. Fill a sandwich bag with pretzels, crackers, cheerios, etc. Keep bottled water also. If you pick up your kids, as I do, they are hungry when they get in the car. This snack gets them to dinner and makes for a more pleasant ride home. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:27:15 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001058.tip.html I need tips on saving on school supplies required by the school. Each year the school list seems to get longer and longer, and with 4 kids I am having a hard time affording the supplies. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:33:38 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71819702.tip.html My mother always started having us go to bed at "school night" times about 2 weeks before it started and getting up at "school morning" times. Then she'd have us write a short paper (usually only one page) to get our minds on track. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:18:52 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66478286.tip.html Years ago when my kids started school every year I took a picture of each of them the first day of school. I taped the picture to a large manila folder. I wrote on the outside the teachers name, school and who were the friends at that time. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:24:42 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95632452.tip.html The best back to school tips are to have your child pick out his or her clothes the night before and either lay them out on a desk or hang them on the front of the closet doors so that they are ready first thing in the morning. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:54:11 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50595724.tip.html In under 30 minutes, you can create these clip-on place keepers won't fall out of your book! Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:46:33 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73478238.tip.html Turn your otherwise boring solid color backpack into a work of art using stencils to add your own touch and design to it. This was my boring rolling back pack that I love to use for traveling but was a darker color of solid blue and not very feminine looking at all. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:48:33 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41713093.tip.html Summer comes and goes much too quickly, but you can create a little excitement over heading back to the classroom. Take advantage of the great deals and throw a Back to School Bingo for your kids! Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:12:45 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92761282.tip.html When notebook paper comes on sale, buy enough for the entire school year. Why pay $2.00 later for the same pack of paper that will cost you $.50 during the big school supply sales in August? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:31:17 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf769542.tip.html It is not hard to make your own yogurt. The most critical tool you need that you may not have would be either an instant read or a candy thermometer. The instant read is more versatile and available on the internet for about $10. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:05:43 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60791013.tip.html The prices of school lunches, like most other things, are rising. Yet, parents need to question whether these lunches are providing their children with healthy lunch options and whether or not the lunches are worth the money.