A collection of school supplies donated by our employees last year following tax-free weekend.
When I think of the back-to-school season, I can’t help but think of that clever office supply chain commercial to the tune of, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” from a few years ago. In this ad, you see a dad gleefully purchasing school supplies for his kids for back-to-school time.
This time of year also makes me giddy to know it’s football season, finally, but that deserves its own blog post for another time.
What’s better than gleefully purchasing school supplies and knowing your kids are ready to head back to the classroom? It’s saving money on school supplies with Texas’ tax-free weekend, Aug. 20-22, 2010.
Each year, we tie our Community Crew school supply drive to tax-free weekend, so our employees can purchase some extra, tax-free, supplies to donate to kids in need in our service area. For example, they can purchase 10 folders for $1, tax-free!
For a list of qualifying purchases, check out the Texas tax-free weekend website.
While we’re on the topic of saving money, how would you like to save a few bucks on your electricity bill? With our new “Turn On a Friend” referral program, you receive a $5 credit on your bill every month, as long as your friend is a First Choice Power customer*. To learn more about the “Turn On a Friend” program, click here.
Will you take advantage of tax-free weekend? What makes you think of the back-to-school season?
*Terms and eligibility apply.
