Shoeboxes on a Shoestring: pencil sharpener

Saturday, October 3, 2015

School Supplies Pencil Sharpener

I always include a pencil sharpener but I am funny about them. Most of the cheapie ones don't work well at all! The pencil gets chewed up and it would frustrate me.

I don't pack any until I test. I found these at a different Dollar Tree than I usually shop at. They aren't the cheapest you can find but they seem to work well. They are lidded which is nice and you turn the lid to "lock" the shavings inside.

Unfortunately, I didn't see on the website.

UPC CODE 6-3927798446-3

Item: 178446-033-061615

MY SHOEBOX JOURNEY

I started doing shoeboxes many years ago. At one point, my mother and I contributed more than 80 boxes a year. I also volunteered at the local center with my son. We saw a huge variety of boxes: some very thoughtful prepared and others with nothing but candy.

To pack a thoughtfully prepared box can be very expensive. I have learned many things over the years to keep from breaking the bank.

I will share these tips along with current information. Some posts will not be date specific, others will be be time sensitive (coupon and sale deals) and not good from year to year.

Please share your tips etc. and with your permission, will post here.