I hate to admit it but back to school season is upon us. Aside from choosing a new Brady Bunch lunch box, my favorite part of back to school preparation as a child was shopping for clothes. Inevitably my outfit choices lead to battles with my parents over which one was to be worn the first day of school.
The year I entered second grade they gave up. I think it was part of what my mom deemed “natural consequences”. The first day of school arrived. I donned a plaid wool skirt, green tights, a long sleeve blouse, and matching wool sweater vest. One small problem…September in the Pacific Northwest is hot, really hot. Some might argue it’s the best month of summer. By recess my tights and sweater vest were discarded in a pile of bark chips, my blouse sleeves rolled up to my elbows, and my face drenched in sweat. Did I learn my lesson? Of course not, the next year I wore a sweater dress.
This year as you battle the back to school blues you can support a worthy cause. RIF (Reading is Fundamental) is teaming up with Macy’s to help provide books for kids. The campaign is Book a Brighter Future and here’s how it works. Simply stop by any Macy’s (it’s probably already on your list) and donate $3 to the campaign. In return Macy’s will give you a $10 shopping pass good for any purchase of $50 or more. 100% of the $3 donations received will go to RIF. Happy shopping!
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