March 1 submission

Here's my pile of bundled Box Tops for my first-time submission deadline.


The Box Tops must be submitted before March 1. Counting them into 50s and bagging them was not much of a challenge. It's worth the time for the money it earns for our school's programs. The kids are worth it!

Thanks to all of our parents and students who continue to participate.

What's best to do with this box top?

The other night we ordered Pizza Hut. I've learned the best way to get the most bang for your buck there is to ask for the special. For example, last night I asked what the special is. It was:

• One large specialty pizza
• One medium two-topping pizza
• Small order of bread sticks
• $20

I went against my better judgement and ordered on my own. I got:

• One large specialty pizza (a supreme, my favorite)
• One large order of cheesy bread sticks
• $20

I could have gotten an extra pizza if I would have been willing to forgo cheese on my bread sticks. I wasn't feeling up for much compromise and so I felt fine with the choice. But, on any other night, I'd recommend you just ask what the special is and if you like it, go for it. It will be your best bet!

Now on Twitter @BoxTopDad

I've been on Twitter professionally with @PDmag, Progressive Dairyman's Twitter handle, for a while. I'm not the primary Tweeter for this account; however, it has helped me get more comfortable with the entire platform. I decided to see if @BoxTopDad was available on Twitter. It was, and I snatched it. So far I haven't found an online medium that doesn't have Box Top Dad as an available name. I use Tweet Deck as my mobile platform with a #boxtop Twitter search for tracking trends and tweets related to Box Tops.

In the coming days, watch for updates here about how we jump-started collection and hype for Box Tops at our K-3 elementary school.

This is where it begins

I've been working as our school's box top coordinator since last fall. I have much to learn about collecting Box Tops. I hope to connect with others who can help meet and exceed our school's goal. Wouldn't it be cool to earn the max amount allowed in one year – $20,000? I hope to learn how to do it.