We braved the crowds at Wal-Mart this morning beginning at 7 a.m. to get all the supplies and clothing needed to start four granddaughters back to school. The state of Missouri tax is forgiven this weekend although city and county taxs were not in our locale. It all helps when you are buying for that many, however. The prices were very good, as is normal for Wal-Mart's Back-to-School Tax Free annual sale, the Associates in the clothing departments were incredibly helpful and although I wouldn't term it a fun time, it was a very worthwhile event. We then blow the savings by taking everyone out for breakfast! LOL Very few families with school-aged children are able to handle these expenses without some help, and we consider it a blessing to be part of this annual event. My only "point to ponder" ~ sounds better than calling it a complaint ~ is what does any second grader need with $44 worth of school supplies!!??
Ronsan (southwestern Missouri)