6 Steps for Finding Joy in Back-to-School Shopping

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Yep!  It’s that time again.  I couldn’t believe it when I heard the first commercial advertising a back-to-school sale.  It didn’t seem possible.  Didn’t the kids just get out of school? I have no idea how this summer flew by!

The school supply list arrived just a few days after I heard the commercial, so it confirmed that our lazy (ha!) summer days were numbered…

I don’t know about you, but even the thought of back-to-school shopping tends to send shivers up my spine.  It can be a rather stressful experience.  The stores are always chaotic and crowded, and half the time, we leave the checkout without something on the list.  Regardless of if it was forgotten or the store was sold out, it means the same thing – ANOTHER TRIP.  Not really a cause for celebration or one that brings immense joy…

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