Ultra Cheap Sidewalk Chalk is a false economy — I learned the hard way

I’ve learned this lesson more than once: cheap sidewalk chalk is a false economy. The 100-piece bulk bag sounds like a steal until you realize you’re getting a driveway full of crumbs and a disappointed kid who can’t draw anything recognizable. Spend a couple extra bucks on the jumbo or paint-stick options — you’ll actually get more than one afternoon of fun, and you won’t be sweeping chalk dust off the patio for days.