•Free Stuff -best for projects, craft ideas,
when you aren't looking for something specific.
•Freecycle Charlottesville
•Local Businesses- Tell them you're a teacher,
Lowe's Keys, Expired Seeds
•Staff, Families, Friends , or Community
Partners
•Disposable Products (papertowel rolls,
formula scoops, contact spray)
•No longer needed (extra towels, baskets,
fabric, etc)
•Reuse & Recycle -great for everyday
things, expanding on a theme or project, saves a lot of money
•Craigslist - Don't shy away from sets, post a
wanted ad
•Goodwill, Salvation Army
•Garage Sales and Consignment Shops - Go
toward the end and bargin with the sellers to get the best price.
•Local resellers, Circa and the Habitat Store
and SPCA
•Buy -when you must buy, go natural, local,
and handmade
•Wood, metal, and fabric whenever possible.
•Discount websites have promotions - Zulily,
Totsy, Woot Kids
•Shop Local! Stella Blue for instruments,
Circa, Martins Hardware
•Micheals and JoAnns offer teacher discounts
and 40-50% off promotions great for baskets, organization, fabric, bells, etc.
•TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Ross, Marshalls have
discount books, toys, and home items.
•Etsy.com has homemade stuff from anywhere
online
•Amazon when you must get it soon is usually
the best price.
