Remember when school started after Labor Day Weekend? It was the true end to summer vacation. We used to take one more trip to Martha' s Vineyard and enjoy the beach, boating and fishing. Just one more time. This year our local towns are starting school next week. School will be half day sessions for two or three days, depending on the town. Then, they will have the Labor Day Weekend off and go back to full time days for the rest of the week. Luckily, the weather has cooled off. I can't imagine having the students sitting in the classrooms in hot weather. We don't offer air conditioning in all of our schools.
Our Governor in Connecticut, has made this week tax free week for back to school shoppers. It will allow you to purchase items, up to $300.00. without paying our 6% tax fee. These items may only be clothing or footwear. In years past, I thought it was for school supplies, too?
Have you been to our local mall? The sales are in every store. Truly, between the tax free shopping this week, and the sale prices throughout the stores, you can save monies in your budget!
So, just a reminder from Fran, get out and go shopping for your school clothes & footwear! The merchants will be happy to help you through the maze of, how much will my child grow by Christmas! ? That was always one of my favorite questions to ask the sales associates. Children seem to grow so much, right after school begins!
Enjoy the time you have with your children shopping and I hope you find some very good buys! Try to make the weekend a short vacation. Remember, some assignments may be, what did you do on your summer vacation?!
It's a Good Life!
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