What to buy for storage at this time of the year.

As the sales are winding down for “Back to School” watch for additional sales on school supplies that you can get for the next year or to put into kids backpacks for things to do. Here at our Walmart lined paper was 82 cents at Safeway they had the same type of paper 3 for $1, so watch your grocery stores for school supplies, too.

Individual food portions such as canned fruit or tuna, granola bars, beef jerky and cheese sticks, Dinty Moore single serve meals, juices and canned puddings can all be put into 72 hour kits or backpacks.

This is the time that underwear, socks, jeans, shirts and shoes are all on sale; these can either be put back for Christmas or put some into backpacks. If you have a child who is just about ready for the next size of clothes go ahead and get the next size and put them up in their closet so that you will not have to pay full price in a few months. On younger children I use to buy the next size up and rock bottom prices and put them into a box and label it the size and put in their room. Then the next summer I had lots of clothes and they were already paid for.

In the garden centers seeds and pots will be on to get them out of the way for Christmas items so get your seeds and pots for next year. Also any Barbeque items including briquettes that can be stored in case the electricity goes out and you have no other way of cooking. Rakes and outside tools along with outdoor storage will also be on sale.

Summer toys like chalk, bubbles, sand toys and outdoor sports such as horseshoes are on sale. We use to buy these at the end of summer and give them to the kids with their Easter Baskets instead of so much candy.

Swimming items such as towels, goggles, swim suits and chemicals (some are good for water purification).

If your window air conditioner went out this year it is a good time to get a new one for next year. Also fans will be going away so if you need one for your house now is a good time to get a new one. If you live in hot climate get a hand held fan with a water reservoir so you can keep cool if electricity goes out.

With young adults going back to college you can find good prices on sheets, towels, storage containers and small appliances. Don’t forget to put a washcloth and a hand towel into your pack for personal hygiene.

This is all that I can think of at the moment.