Go for Deals
Looking for deals can really help you save money during the back-to-school season. Many stores have sales around Labor Day on school supplies; try to search out these sales and comparison shop. One store may have a great deal on binders while another has a sale on pens. Looking out for sales during the school year is a great tactic as well; stockpiling cheap supplies can help save you money on replenishing during the year or even for the next school year.
Deals can also be found on clothing. Many stores put their summer merchandise on clearance just before September. You can seek out clearance items that can be worn into the fall, like short sleeve shirts or a dress that can be paired with tights. Shopping online and in outlet stores are other great places to find deals on back-to-school clothes.
Get Creative
Kids love special school supplies, but these can be expensive. If you opt for cheaper plainer versions, you can spruce these up for cheap. Let your kids draw designs on their binders or print off pictures to insert in the binder cover. Pens and pencils can be decorated with wire and beads or with homemade pencil toppers. Even last year’s backpack and lunch kit can be made new again with stickers or fabric patches or paints.
Stick to a Plan
It can be easy to fill your cart up when you go to the store without a plan. That is why it is so important to create a shopping list and stick to it. Most elementary schools send out supply lists so you only need to buy what your child really needs. If your child is in high school, you may wish to hold off on buying new supplies until your child finds out what items their teachers require.
Try to hold off on buying stylish pencil cases and backpacks until right before school starts. Your child’s tastes may change over the summer, and you don’t want to be stuck spending money on things they won’t use.
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