It’s that time again. Back to School. This was always my favorite time of year for multiple reasons. No more bored kids at home eating their way to Narnia through the refrigerator, paying for summer camp, destroyed kitchen from aforementioned foraging, structure…and the annual school supply run. If you’re like me, you love school supplies. Brand new crayons, markers, folders, notebooks, backpacks. A new beginning to be shiny new and organized. And yes, there was always those obscure hard to find items on the list that were only obtainable at some specialty store like 3 days before school started. But it was all part of the excitement of the hunt.
Now that my girls are grown, and I’m an empty nester, I no longer have the satisfaction of school supply shopping. It makes me a little sad to walk past the section in the store and not load up on new crayons and pens. But I love seeing the joy of a big 4th grader picking out a new backpack and lunch kit with their mom. I mean, 4th grade is a big deal, Paw Patrol just won’t do anymore. Time to upgrade to Fortnight.
I actually found myself justifying a purchase of crayons, notebooks and sharpies the other day, you know, for when the grandkids come to visit. I may need an intervention.
But this morning I had an epiphany, I can buy some supplies and donate them to a school or church charity. Everyone wins, I get to scratch my school supply itch, and a child in need starts school ready to go. I know there are charities that do this, but what’s the fun in just hitting “click to donate”
So, if you’re an Empty Nester in the Houston area, and are longing for the days of school supply shopping. Please contact me. We’ll find some kids in need, and get to smell fresh crayons in the meantime.
M
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I love your post! I can’t believe there is someone else out there who loves the back to school supplies! My craze for purchasing supplies started in high school and has grown over the years. I love going to the store and grabbing the markers at 50cents a box (For community service projects of course)…and notebooks, tons of notebooks…and index cards-can’t get enough of those beautiful white cards with unlimited potential for use. Let the record state that friends and family think I am nuts for this obsession over back to school supplies, but they know where to come for glue sticks and markers when in need. Great idea for your supply stash. I hope your idea was well received when the school bells were ringing a month or so ago. Best wishes for your project. We are in the Dallas Forth Worth Area. I may consider this idea of donating next school year. Happy Day. Grace P
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