As summer starts to wind down, many of us find ourselves entering a new season: back-to-school season. For the kids that are soon going to be heading back to school after summer break, this may, or may not, come as happy news. For those of us who haven't been in school for a while, this time of year can have its benefits. For me, this is the time of year that I take advantage of back-to-school sales.

1. Stock up on office supplies. Have you ever found yourself in need of office supplies in the middle of winter? Granted, you can hit an office supply store at any time of year and find exactly what you are looking for. But stocking up on supplies now saves a ton of money. During back-to-school season, all of the things that fall under the 'school supplies' category are significantly cheaper than they are at any other time of the year. Of course, only buy what you truly need and will use.

2. Take a class. If you have been thinking about maybe taking a class for yourself, now is the time to do it. Is there a cooking class you've been thinking about taking? Maybe an exercise class that you never quite got around to signing up for? Join the back-to-school crowd and take the plunge.

3. Read a classic. This is a wonderful time of year to read one of the classics you may have never gotten around to reading when you were in school. Perhaps begin The Great Gatsby, The Scarlett Letter, Of Mice and Men...or one of my favorite classics, A Separate Peace.

4. Get yourself a new lunchbox. If you take your lunch to work, it may be time to update your lunch box/bag. There are so many nice ones available these days.

5. Pick up a new outfit. While you're at it, buy yourself a new outfit, and maybe a new pair of shoes or sneakers at one of those many sales going on right now, so you can enter back-to-school season looking great.

6. Start a new writing project. This is an excellent time to begin writing your autobiography, handwritten letters to stow away for your kids or grandkids, greetings to friends, or a simple daily journal to keep you grounded and inspired.

7. Keep your mind sharp. Learning and problem-solving shouldn't end in school. Do something daily to keep your mind sharp, like a crossword puzzle, some math problems, a jigsaw puzzle, learning a new skill...anything that gets your brain moving each day.

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