My son turned fourteen last month. As part of his birthday present I told him I would take him clothes shopping because he’s been complaining that he doesn’t have any jeans. (He has plenty of jeans, but they are all hand-me-downs from his brother and apparently they aren’t cool enough, even though they are only two years old.) My grandma has spent most of the summer stuck at home due to a hip surgery at the beginning of the summer and a second one just two weeks ago. Since she couldn’t go out to buy him anything she gave him …read more

Does anyone remember the Staples commercial from a few years back – you know the one where the Dad is pushing the cart down the school supplies aisle and the tune of “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” is playing? Well, it’s just about that time of year again!
Unfortunately, back to school shopping for clothes and supplies adds up – especially if you are like me and have 3 kids to shop for. I have been trying to pick up items here and there as I run across a good deal and I probably won’t buy clothes …read more