What About Clothes??

Okay, if you've made it here today, there's a good chance you saw the newspaper article. (Front page of the Tri-City Herald http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/272469.html)

And yes, it's about school supplies - but everything else too. So, if you read on, you'll see that Molly and I also went to Value Village. We didn't find much, but I'll go again later in the season when it cools down.

I was really excited that the article listed places to donate used school supplies as well. As I said, I'm inundated, particularly with pencil boxes...

I did examine Molly's backpack and agreed that after four years (k-3) I guess she's ready for a new one. I'm going to wash it and take it to Salvation Army with the pencil boxes. It's still functional, just a little small for her.

So, I went back to Land's End - because if I have to spend $25+ on a backpack I want it to last... That is another part of conserving resources. Making sure you buy things that will last. My son's primary backpack is in mint condition, but waaay to small for middle school books.

BTW, lest you think Miss Molly is the only one getting used stuff - that's true so-far. But Wyatt's concert attire for school orchestra came from Value Village - black pants, white shirt, black dress shoes. Ta Daa! Once it cools down (he's one of those kids who'll wear shorts 'til November) we'll peruse the used stores for his winter pants.

Have a great day.