Earlier this year my son started preschool a few mornings a week. Mostly it was to get him involved socially rather than pushing him academically (he’s only 2 1/2). He has really enjoyed the school setting and I’m glad we’re able to prep him for the day when he’ll be going to school regularly. I have every intention on being involved in my children’s schooling in whatever capacity I’m able. One of the easiest ways to be involved and support your children’s school and education is through Box Tops for Education.
In the summer, I had an opportunity to visit the General Mills’ Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. While food was the main focus of the event, I spent some time speaking with one of the representatives for Box Tops for Education. The program helps raise money for local schools and all you have to do is cut those little Box Tops out from the products you already buy. Everything from food to personal care items to school supplies and more contain them, so be sure to keep your eye out.
The Box Tops Marketplace is one of the other ways the program is helping schools out. The Marketplace has partnered with many well-known, well-shopped retailers to offer 3, 6, or 12 percent for your school on your purchases. Brands include Dell, Victoria’s Secret, Target, Best Buy and Barnes & Noble. Joining is easy (and free) and once you log on, you’ll be able to choose which school to support, see your school’s earnings, print coupons for Box Tops products, and earn cash for your school.
Another way you can support your local school through Box Tops include shopping for your teachers on their “My Class Essentials” registry. Along with getting the classroom supplies that are needed, two percent of purchases go back to your school.
I shopped at their Barnes & Noble section and found a ton of bargain books for my son. You can earn up to 6% (on new products), receive free delivery on orders over $25 (eligible items), and save 5% on all pre-orders.
Be sure to check out their daily deals and discounts. You can join the Box Tops for Education Facebook fan page or follow them on Twitter for the latest deals and discounts.
Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this review. I received a gift card to Barnes & Noble, courtesy of the company in order to facilitate my review.
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We Love doing Box Tops! We have BTFE drives twice a year for our school! I am hoping the next school we will be at will be doing them as well, or I will have them coming out my ears!