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Once upon a time, children were out of school for a solid 3 month break.  During that time there was much playing, laughing, splashing, and other fun kid stuff.  It seems like the summer vacations have been shrinking more and more with each passing year.  I’m spoiled because, as a public school teacher, I get to be on my children’s schedule and I get to spend the summers with them.  It’s really the best of both worlds for a working mom.  Since we get out of school in late May and go back in late July, it’s  important for me to take a breather in the weeks that I’m off.  So when I start seeing the back-to-school ads, it kind of freaks me out.  A lot.  Mostly because I realize how much I just goofed off during the month of June, and then I wear myself out in July trying to catch up.  One thing I won’t have to worry about this year is personalizing my kids’ stuff.   My kids can take their Mabel’s Labels and stick their little names on their own stuff.  Mommy is in the pool.Alright, so I probably will help them.  But still, it really will be easier with the Ultimate Back to School Combo. Save $3 and receive a coupon for $5 off a Laptop Lunches Bento Box (while supplies last) when you purchase the Ultimate Back to School Combo. This offer expires on 7/31 so my carriage will be turning into a pumpkin soon.  Sigh.  At least they now offer free shipping to the US on all orders with no minimum purchase necessary.   My daughter has already started asking about her backpack for next school year.  WHAT?!   I just want to soak in the sunshine and pretend that summer never ends.   We have also talked about needing to shop at the outlets before school starts back, so I should probably be planning a trip down to Pigeon Forge.  Back to school time seems like it’s determined to come!

When do you start thinking about back-to-school time?  What’s your favorite timesaving tip?