With Roo off to reception in September I wanted to make sure she looked smart for school, that her uniform was easy for her to take on and off and manage during the day and that most of all it didn’t cost the earth. Thankfully, Sainsbury’s have come to my rescue with their budget busting Sainsbury’s Back TU School range and very kindly sent me a grey pinafore dress to try out and also some school shoes.
I think like most mums I know that Roo’s school uniform is going to take a battering through the next term but that doesn’t mean I want her looking scruffy. I never did going to school and I think that encouraging children to wear a uniform and look smart is a good thing even when they start in reception. After all once they hit 14 let’s face it us mum’s aren’t going to get much say in what they wear.
With Sainsbury’s Back TU School range savvy mums can kit out their kids for the new school year whilst making sure they stay on budget with the new price conscious range that doesn’t stint on quality. I love Sainsbury’s TU clothing range for me and Roo and have always been impressed with it. It comes as no surprise then that TU at Sainsbury’s is the go to destination for quality and above all, value on all Back TU School must haves with uniforms coming in for as little as two for £10.
Hardwearing fabrics, stain resistant finishes, non-iron shirts and permanent pleats ensure your child looks ‘first day back’ smart, all term long. TU at Sainsbury’s puts its Back TU School products through the most rigorous testing, which is five times the industry standard! Trousers, pinafores and skirts are abrasion tested and can last up to 100,000 rubs, seam strengths have been pull tested with a weight of up to 29kg and high quality Teflon finish on fabrics have been tested to last up to an entire school year worth of washes, ensuring kids grow out before they wear out.
I love the grey pinafore dress we have been sent for Roo’s uniform with a handy front zipper and Teflon coated for toughness, I am confident that this will maintain its stain resistancy and combat the typical culprits like paint, crayons and general wear and tear well. Even better thanks to the Permanent Pleat system the pleats on her dress will retain a sharp look no matter how many hours of classes and assemblies (and hopefully not the naughty corner) that Roo will sit through.
Our dress costs just £5 and having looked at a variety of retailers this was the one I was most happy with and at £5 I even went out and bought two spare ones as there is currently 25% off TU Clothing including Back Tu School ranges.
With prices starting at £3, TU at Sainsbury’s offers a wide range of clothing and classroom kit for all your children’s needs, in ages 3 to 16 years old. Added value comes in two for ones on key products including sweatshirts, skirts, trousers and polo shirts.
I love the video showing just how tough and ready the new Back TU School range is….I just know Roo is going to be like the little girl who says ‘she loves rolling on the grass’….thank you Sainsbury’s for at least making sure I am now equipped to cope with this.
Oh and if you still need inspiration for lunch box ideas and back to school essentials check out the Sainsbury’s website.
Make your life easier and stock up on Back TU School alongside your weekly shop at Sainsbury’s or if you fancy winning a £30 voucher to kit out your kids for the school term have a go at entering my Back TU School competition below.
Back Tu School Clothing Shopping Competition
To be in with a chance of winning one of two £30 gift cards from Sainsbury’s to spend on the new Sainsbury’s Back Tu School range simply complete the compulsory entry below, which is telling me what your top tip is for beating the back to school rush.
My tip is always get the things out a day before.
Don’t let it take you by surprise! Start getting back into the routine a few days in advance by getting up at the time you would on a school day and going out somewhere – if only for a walk to the corner shop – at going out to school time
Check and double check well ahead and then relax.
the TU clothing range overall is very durable. i have bought lots of samuels uniform there too. at the moment our store has 25% off clothing too so brings down the cost of uniform further. my only negative is that there is low stock at present in my local store, but i am guessing its just the change from summer stock to autumb.
Be prepared!! We shop for uniform early – mid August as all the sizes go towards the end of the summer and you can never find what you need!!
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I pick up bits every week in the ‘big shop’ and make sure we have it all ready the week before
I always buy at the beginning of the summer holidays that way there is no rush
Always make a list and check that you’ve got everything ready days before the first day back so its not all a rush!
Plan the weeks packed lunches in advance the weekend before.
Simon
Get prepared as soon as school ends, this way you can enjoy your holidays for longer and don’t stress over the last couple of days
@caro_mad x
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Buy a item a week, less expense and much less stress
By a wall planner especially for mums! I keep mine on the kitchen noticeboard and write everything on it from when the kids need pe kits to school meeting and clubs! I check it each evening so have everything ready for the next day!
Make a list of everything you need and get them as early as possible, getting a few items every week.
Make a list of all that you will need and start shopping for items as soon as the school holidays arrive, doing a bit week by week. Leave school shoes until the end of the holidays in case feet grow more and shoes become too tight.
Make sure you keep all receipts handy in case you need to return items and pick up some labels to add to the clothes before they go back to school.
I write everything down on my fridge
Be prepared, buy things in advance and always get clothes and bags out the night before
Get things ready the night before.
Try getting bits and pieces through out the year, such as school supplies in january sales then its not such a financial load when the time comes,
Get lunches ready and bags packed the night before to save time in the morning.
Buy uniforms early and not the day before
order as much as possible online, saves getting caught in the rush & grumpy kids
Get new clothing and stationary bits, week by week through the holidays and then plan, plan and plan again!
Buy pens, pencils, pencil cases, lunch boxes, backpack, etc in Jan sales in advance and put them away. saves a fortune!
Always buy your uniform at the start of the summer holidays. If you leave it until the end you will be so stressed running round trying to get everything with less choice and long queues
Do nt leave school shoes until the last two weeks, the size you need is always sold out
Subscribe to the newsletters of the shops where you usually buy your school kit – that way you’ll know when it’s come in and know what offers are available before you go.
Change their bedtime a week before school starts to an earlier time, as they stay up later in the school holidays
I go to Sainsburys every week & I buy a certain item each week. I started buying the items I just know are going to sell out quickly such as the school jumpers, then the shirts and so on. Last week was great as I bought the school trousers & there is TU 25% off sale on! Awesome!
Start buying things as soon as the kids break up, so it spreads the cost out and you don’t have it all to buy in the last week.
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get it all ready the night before
do lunchboxes nightbefore and have shoes/coats all ready to put on
Get the new school uniform in the first week of the hols to avoid last minute panics!
Start your shopping early, to beat the rush.
Make packed lunches the night before, and train the kids to get themselves dressed.
Leave an hour early!
Lists. I love lists. Make sure home work and books are sorted a few days before, sort a weeks pack lunch menus in advance. Get everything else ready the night before.
Buy the uniforms early, then get everything ready the night beforea
be prepared and be organised
Buy bits and pieces during the summer holidays, don’t leave it until the last minute, and then the night before the day the kids go back, make sure bags are packed, lunches are made and in the fridge ready for the morning, and that all the uniform and shoes are ready to be put straight on.
I pick up bits every week and make sure we have it all ready the week before
Start preparing early! Buy a few things each week.
Spread the cost during the preceding weeks by starting to buy as early as you can.
Home educating – best way for a stress free start to the morning
make a list and start early!
aaarrgghh! I have no idea! My first born starts Reception in September! I shall be reading all the tips on this blog with much interest!
The school uniform shops are quieter if you go on a sunday and most of them are open every sunday throughout the summer holidays .
uniform all ironed and hung up ready for each morning, and make sure everythings ready the night before. its a lot less stressful especially if you’re running late from oversleeping lol
Go early
Make a list and get it all out of the way as early as possible!
I get everything i can ready the night before ! It really does work but it depends on if your too tired in the evenings to do it or not but if i dont my house is like madness in the mornings! lol
i get everything in before he brakes up to miss the rush and always make sure iget everything ready the night before when hes back at school but always still find myself rushing!
Make a list early so you can pick up bits as you go along, saves having to do it all in one go. Also I make sure everything’s laid out the night before
Have a list of EVERYTHING (literally everything – it’s amazing what you’ll forget when on a mission!). Use the internet to source what you need at the very best prices, use a cashback site if applicable and search for discount codes. Sounds like a lot of work but it’ll take less time than it would take to get all then kids together and to the shops and you’ll (hopefully) save some cash
Always accept hand-me-downs from other mums, it could save several trips around the shops and money too!
I get uniform at the start of the summer so there is no mad panic to get the right size. I also get everything ready the night before so he doesn’t forget anything
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Most people leave it till the last minute but if you actually look for uniform etc when kids first break up from school you’ll often find theyre on sale!
buy what you can in june and july, beofre the school holidays, there will be most things still in stock. dont buy anything that is not necessary
Have a list and make sure to start checking things off early!
Collect items through out the summer, then get everything out the week before. Gives you chance to check everything (and label it !!) leaving days to buy anything forgotten. Then we make sure we do things in the last few days, to let the holidays finish on a high!
Plan in advance, make a list of what you need and stick to it
buy the uniform and shoes over the 6 week holiday