New pencils, crayons, paper products, tissues – I love Back to School shopping! But if I have all three of my cuties with me – it’s got to be fast. I am so lucky that a new Wal-mart was built right after we moved to Spanish Fork – it’s the easiest for picking up everything I need for back to school. Plus I am a big fan of the Wal-mart Savings Catcher app and price matching policy. It saves us lots of money!

Here’s a few tips that help me keep my sanity during Back to School shopping.

1. Stock Up! Sale prices for back to school items are the best this time of year. Everything from crayons to Kleenex at Wal-mart are on sale. I have a shelf in my kitchen with all the gluesticks and art supplies.

2. Prep for Parties! Last year I was a room mom and I wish that I would have bought more supplies for school parties at the beginning of the year. Inevitably, something comes up and parents forget to send in supplies. With class parties come class messes so be sure to pick up Viva paper towels at Wal-mart!

One of my favorite supplies for parties – Scott Extra Soft at Wal-mart! Toilet paper is seriously a life-saver for games. We’ve done toilet paper bowling and my personal favorite – Minute to Win it Wrapping. For Halloween, the kids can wrap each other up like mummies. For Christmas – make it a Christmas tree with ornaments! For Valentines – wrap them up and tape on hearts.

3. Be Ready for Sick Days. School is back in session and that means germs are, too! I hate starting cold season without my favorite soft tissues so I stock up on Kleenex at Wal-mart.  Grab some Bear Creek Soup packets (just add water) and saltines and you are set for flu season.

4. Price Match. Be sure you have the Wal-mart Savings Catcher App and price match at Wal-mart. It’s nice knowing that you are getting the best deals!

5. Buy Double for Home. Make sure you are stocked up for home and for school! This year I am organizing my supplies in a rolling cart with individual containers so that my kids can easily access what they need and don’t have to go looking for it. All the extras will go up in the kitchen cupboard.

6. Give back. We are serious Box Tops for Education collectors at our house. We even recruit grandparents and aunts/uncles to clip them for us. The best thing abut buying in bulk at Wal-mart is the high-value Box Tops.

Hope these tips help your school year start more smoothly! Check out more tips from Wal-mart and moms like you here.  Be sure to share your own tips as well!

How do you shop Back to School like a boss?

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Thrift store shopping and I go way back. One of my favorite stops in Edinburgh, Scotland? A thrift store where I found an amazing formal and leather jacket for mere pennies (or pounds as they would say in the UK!) Browsing the racks and coming across a treasure that you just know you need for your closet is so much fun. I am excited to introduce you to the newest thrift store in Utah Valley where I know you will discover as many fabulous finds as I did!

Earlier this week I got a sneak peek of Tag’s. Now ladies, this isn’t just any thrift store. It is thrift store elevated! It’s the thrift store’s cool older sister. The grand opening is tomorrow (September 18th) at 9 am and guess who will be there – Waffle Luv! I am going to tell you all about what to expect at this store, but first I want to share some of my finds!

When I go thrift store shopping, I am looking for staples for my wardrobe as well as fun statement pieces. I found this Land’s End sweater in the top left corner for $6.99. Looks like new! Definitely something I had to have for fall fashion layering! My sister from Live to be Inspired helped me style it. Imagine the possibilities! You can go casual with a scarf and boots; dressy with a charcoal pencil skirt, silk top, and incredible jewelry; or you can chic it up for a girls night out like in the top right corner. Love finding affordable, classic pieces that will work well with so many outfits!

The second piece I found was this flowy number from Jaclyn Smith for $4.99. What a fun and crazy animal print in a great stretchy fabric. Have I mentioned it is incredibly comfortable? This is definitely a statement shirt! Not for the shrinking violet. The great things about thrift stores is that you can love it and/or leave it. At $4.99, I am not out a lot of money if I get home and decide I don’t like it. In fact, I can take it back six months later and donate the proceeds to my favorite charity. Win/win.

P.S. Are those shoes not to die for?!?!

These are just two of the fun pieces that I discovered at Tag’s. My  blogger friends and I found so many ready to wear pieces as well as Project Runway renovate it and make it work pieces. There’s truly something for everyone! Now let me tell you a little more about this fun place.

At Tag’s their goal is for you to 1) Feel the Difference, 2) See the Difference, 3) Be the Difference. This is not your run of the mill thrift store. There is a bakery inside that is going to have a Barnes and Noble type feel with free Wi-Fi! Can I say DIY fashion bloggers oasis?

These doors & books turned tables will be in the bakery. Be still my book loving heart – now I want to make one myself!

Besides the fresh and current selection of clothes, what I loved most about Tag’s is the causes they support. Hearing the owners talk about the Feed the World program touched my heart. Helping feed families in need and teaching them more sustainable farming practices is definitely a cause I can get behind. You also have the option to donate to a charity of your choosing – how amazing! What a great opportunity for local school fundraisers! Here’s how it works:

Okay my dear readers, I am in a viral competition with some other amazing Utah bloggers and I need your help! Any comments, likes, retweets, pins, on any of my Tag’s posts would mean the world to me!

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Be sure to head over to Tag’s for their Grand Opening! They are located a 680 South and 500 East in American Fork. You can check out all the amazing giveaways and food trucks that will be there on their facebook page. 

What is your favorite item in your wardrobe?

Do you love thrift store shopping? What is your favorite find?

What charity would you donate to?

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