The great thing about these little bugs is that they are free. They are on items that you are already buying and do add up to earn your school money so don't let those go to waste. But clipping them can be a pain. Here are a few tips that make it do-able for me.
I'm hoping you recycle, but if your area doesn't support it, mentally insert (trashcan) where I've said (recycle bin).
1) Put your kids in charge of finding them. Each load of groceries has one or two, let your kids go on a scavenger hunt to find them. If they are easily removed (like from the top of cereal boxes) go ahead and do it then, otherwise have them circle them in black marker to remind you and then put the item away until it is empty.
2) Place a pair of scissors and a ziplock bag next to your recycle bin. This can be taped onto it, on a nearby shelf or pinned up on the wall behind it. As you go through boxes and cans to be tossed away, go ahead and clip and stash them.
3) Make it fun! Talk with your class teacher or school about having a contest between the classes to see who can bring in the most box tops. The class with the most wins a pizza party! Schools can easily earn $2000/year just in box tops so a $40 party is a good investment.
4) Clipping box tops is a good way to ensure you're checking the packaging closely. Often you'll find other coupons on the back or inside of packages you might otherwise have missed.
Happy clipping!
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