Tax-Free Shopping by State:

• Alabama – 7/17/26 – 7/19/26 – Clothes, computers, textbooks, school supplies, school art, and school instructional material
• Alaska – No state sales tax – Some locations may waive local sales tax
• Arizona – None scheduled
• Arkansas – 8/1/26 – 8/2/26 – Clothing, electronics, school supplies, school art, and school instructional material
• California – None scheduled
• Colorado – None scheduled
• Connecticut – 8/16/26 – 8/22/26 – Clothing
• Delaware – No state sales tax
• Florida – 8/1/26 – 8/31/26 – Personal computers and accessories, wallets, backpacks, school supplies, learning aids, and clothing
• Georgia – None scheduled
• Hawaii – None scheduled
• Idaho – None scheduled
• Illinois – None scheduled
• Indiana – None scheduled
• Iowa – 8/7/26 – 8/8/26 – Clothing and footwear.
• Kansas – None scheduled
• Kentucky – None scheduled
• Louisiana – None scheduled
• Maine – None scheduled
• Maryland – 08/09/26 – 8/15/26 – Clothing, footwear, and backpacks.
• Massachusetts – 8/15/26 – 8/16/26
• Michigan – None scheduled
• Minnesota – Proposed but not enacted – 7/1/26 – 7/31/26
• Mississippi – 7/10/26 – 7/12/2026 – Clothing, footwear, and school supplies
• Missouri – 8/7/26 – 8/9/26 – Clothing, computers, and school supplies
• Montana – No state sales tax
• Nebraska – None scheduled
• Nevada – None scheduled
• New Hampshire – No state sales tax
• New Jersey – None scheduled
• New Mexico – 7/25/26 – 7/27/26 – Clothing, shoes, computers & software, school supplies
• New York – None scheduled
• North Carolina – None scheduled
• North Dakota – None scheduled
• Ohio – 8/7/26 – 8/9/26 – Clothing, school supplies, school instructional materials
• Oklahoma – 8/7/26 – 8/9/26 – Clothing items
• Oregon – No sales tax
• Pennsylvania – None scheduled
• Rhode Island – None scheduled
• South Carolina – 8/7/26 – 8/9/26 – Clothing, accessories, shoes, school supplies, backpacks, and computers
• South Dakota – None scheduled
• Tennessee – 7/31/26 – 8/2/26
• Texas – 8/7/26 – 8/9/26 – Clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks
• Vermont – None scheduled
• Virginia – 8/7/26 – 8/9/26 – (Virginia Department of Taxation website not updated as of 6/15/26)
• Washington – None scheduled
• Washington D.C. – None scheduled
• West Virginia – None scheduled
• Wisconsin – None scheduled
• Wyoming – None scheduled

Prefer to shop on base? Military families can prepare for the back-to-school shopping season with double the savings on back-to-school essentials at Exchange Stores during their state’s sales tax holiday.

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Not long before I left for training, many, many years ago, I went to a running store and had them measure my feet. They watched me run, the way my feet moved while I was running, and of course measured the arch on the bottom of my foot. The very first shoe they recommended was a New Balance. I tried it on, ran around the store, and was amazed at the way that the shoe seemed to meld around my foot. I have always kept that in mind when I go shop for a new pair!

The entire time I was in the Army, I trusted my feet to New Balance. When you can find the perfect fit, comfort built in, and it doesn’t break the bank – you have a winner! New Balance shoes are perfect in every way! Great price, great fit, great look! New Balance shoes have always held up well, to every challenge that I might have decided to put myself, and my feet through. Now that I am out of the Army, I still rely on New Balance. I may not be doing PT first thing in the morning every day, but staying fit is still a priority.  The Exchange always has a nice selection of shoes to pick from, and if you are not finding exactly what you want in the store, you can check online!

You can imagine how excited I was when I found that New Balance had some great deals at the Exchange this month! Not only am I ready to jump back into running after having to take a few months off this year, but I was in need of a new pair of running shoes. New Balance already has pricing that is competitive, but right now at the Exchange, the deals are even sweeter! Head on over to your local exchange. Shop online here https://www.shopmyexchange.com/s?Dy=1&Nty=1&Ntt=new+balance  or in the store, and get ready to run in 2018!

My youngest munchkin adores our kitties and, well, ANYTHING kitty related. Clothes. Curtains. Costumes. Toys. Jewelry. She has a kitty cat toothbrush for the love of… anyway.

I saw a photo of a pair of high heels that someone had turned into a feline and I immediately knew I had to recreate them for my daughter. Minus the high heel, of course. Our next trip to the store, I found some adorable polka dotted slip-ons and I got straight to crafting. In hindsight, a solid colored shoe would have worked best but I am in love with the way that these turned out, nevertheless.

This is all you need:

• A pair of shoes
• Painters tape
• Black fabric paint (I had a painters pen)
• White nail polish

Step 1) Use painters tape to mark a line straight across the toe of the shoe. You will paint everything below this line with black fabric paint. There is no specific brand for this… just visit your local craft store and look for something fabric safe. This is where polka dots became tricky – it took many coats to cover each white spot.

Step 2) Remove the tape. Do not worry about edges that may not be smooth – you will add little strokes all along this edge for “fur” and will also add 2 triangles for ears.

Step 3) Use the while nail polish to add eyes, a nose, and whiskers. I had a bottle of polish meant for making nail designs that came with a thin brush – if you do not, try using a toothpick.

And voilà, there you have it!

I officially have the happiest child in all of Southeast Georgia. 🙂

If you have a feline fur baby of your own, you may want to check out this DIY cat collar. My Bruno was the star of the show for that one, and it is the classiest collar in town. And cost less than $5!

Want to make a DIY cat house? All you need is a t-shirt, hanger, and a piece of cardboard! Check it out here!

For other fun, DIY projects visit MyMilitarySavings.com!!