Well, I didn't do much of anything two weeks ago. House work and dance camp, but nothing shopping related. We had enough food to get us through, so we ate what we had, and saved the grocery shopping for later. But this week, I did have to go shopping, but not for food. For school supplies. I couldn't find a single local store that had even a portion of what I needed. Sure I could kind pens and pencils everywhere. But not the specific calculater or the right kind of folders. So I wound up at the great shrine of American consumerism. Wal-Mart. Oh, what joy. The grand total was $200, and that was for two kids. I'm not sure if that was a good price or not, but it's done now. I do make the kids reuse their backpacks/lunch boxes from year to year, so that helps with the budget. They have to use til it falls apart. I have to do the same with my purses, so all is fair there.
I don't how we could get a store that could carry things things like that seasonally. We have an awesome general store that carries everything, but they don't always have what you need. Although you can find plenty of might needs or "we could use this" while the hubby is getting that piece of piping he needs! Maybe the schools just need to send home shorter lists. Pens, pencils, paper. You can get that anywhere.
We did get some zucchini, and I discovered I had a zucchini relish recipe! So I have made two batches and am on my way to some more today. They neighbors also let the kids pick plums, so I have conserve to do as well. And hopefully some fruit leather. They never do anything with the plums, so kids go and get then all. I'll send a couple jars of conserve over when they are done, as well as some of the fruit leather.
