Organizers always come armed with the words “pare down”, get rid of, throw away and donate it. Sometimes though it does pay to buy more to save time and money. I am not talking about the COSTCO or Sam’s buying because unless you have a really big family I don’t think you save that much. Those places are great if you are having a party but otherwise people end up buying more than they need. Here is a case where I think it pays to buy more… School supplies in August
If you have children in school, you need school supplies all year round. Chances you are going to have a child who realizes late at night they need colored pencils, a fine point sharpie or a folder with brads. Instead of being inconvenienced and having to run to the store you will have a ready supply at home. Plus, after Labor Day stores start marking school supplies down. Be sure to store paper and construction paper flat so it does not get crumpled.
I also purchase extra lunch boxes especially after they go on sale. It never fails that someone loses or damages a lunch box. If you try to find them mid year they tend to be expensive and not the the kind your child wants.
For kids who need to wear a gym uniform purchasing an extra one is well worth the money. If your student forgets to bring the gym uniform home for cleaning, you have a clean one to give them. Sometimes they lose them and it is great to have a spare – so much less stress.
I usually buy extra binders and three-ring binders as my kids always manage to ruin one or two of those every school year.
If, at the end of the year you still have excess supplies, many organizations them for less fortunate students.
