White Cloud & Back to School x 3! {#sponsored}

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

As we are nearing the end of July (I'm sorry, HOW is that possible already?!) it's time to start thinking of the dreaded back.to.school. Or not so dreaded depending on what kind of day I've had, lol. This year, my baby starts kindergarten. I'm still in shock over it. I'm happy, because I know he will love it, but I'm sad, because he is the baby...and it's already time for him to go to school! I say it all the time, but it is incredible how fast time flies. I want it to slow down! My oldest will be a seasoned middle schooler, entering the 7th grade, and my middle child will be in the 5th grade. Therefore, we have already started buying school supplies, because the list is L-O-N-G! Even my Kindergartner needs 3 ring notebooks, compositions books, etc., along with the typical crayons, scissors, markers, bleach wipes and tissues! Lots and lots of tissues will be needed!

It can be a little daunting. And expensive. But never fear, Super Mom is here! Okay, I wouldn't go that far, but I do have a few little suggestions to save you some time and money. Like, wait for the sales! Keep a look out for your local favorite shopping spots to start putting back to school items on sale. Some have started, and more will be coming in the next few weeks. My kids don't understand when I have told them, "let's wait on that, it's going to go on sale!" but experience lets me know, don't pay full price! Another hint, check your dollar stores! You may be surprised at the selections of supplies they carry. It's a great place for big packs of pencils, erasers, highlighters, etc. Another good tip...when you have multiple kids going back to school, or you know you are going to need the items throughout the year, go ahead and buy in bulk when it's on sale! For example, White Cloud Facial Tissue comes in 3 or 6 pack multi-packs, and they are on each of my kid's supply lists. They are also on most teachers' 'wish lists', and they would be greatly appreciated! (The kids will appreciate them too, because they are known for their Pure Comfort™!) You can use the White Cloud Store Locator to find a location near you to stock up! They are sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, which has good deals on your other school supply needs as well. 

Not only can you stock up on your tissues, but do you remember when I posted about White Cloud and their collaboration with Children's Miracle Network? You can read about it here,  Some of the specially designed packages are still available! You can support CNM while buying your supplies. You can also go to mywhitecloud.com/school-supply-list/ to print a money saving coupon! I don't know about you, but I'm all about saving money right now. To keep up to date on other specials going on you can follow the White Cloud Facebook Page, the White Cloud Twitter Page, and the White Cloud Pinterest Page! Their Pinterest page has a Back to School board that you may want check out if you are a Pinterest junkie like myself!

So what about you? How do you tackle back-to-school shopping? Not only do I have school supplies to buy, but I have clothes and shoes to get too! Yikes! My kids have been growing SO FAST this summer, that they are going to practically need a new wardrobe. Now you know why I jump at the chance to do sponsored posts :-)  Mama's gotta clothe the kiddies!