Weekend Shopping List

With sales tax exempt on many items, a thousand people will be heading to Tennessee stores this weekend. I'm not going anywhere near a mall, but I'll probably make an early morning stop at Wal-Mart to pick up some family staples. One reminder to shoppers - don't buy something just because it's tax free! Make sure you're really getting a good deal by using your usual shopping tricks of sales, discount stores and coupons. Here's my potential shopping list:

• Diapers (I was excited to hear this one!)
• Packing Tape (for consignment sales, family shipping and amazon book sales)
• Scotch tape (think Christmas!)
• Sidewalk chalk and construction paper (kid's crafts)
• Sandals for me & the kids for next year
• Swimsuits for husband & the kids for next year
• Tights & pantyhose
• Christmas gifts (art supplies, clothes...)

Things I WISH were tax-exempt, but are not: computer printer paper and ink

Can you believe these things are covered? Wedding dresses, prom dresses, lingerie, and tuxedos (Though if you have to dress up for a Christmas party, you might find a good deal!)

Find a more complete listing of tax-exempt items in my blog from last week. For even more information visit Tennessee's tax information page.