School is creeping closer and closer once again, and as parents, we are faced with the annual task of putting together the supplies on that back-to-school list.
From paper to pencils to entire wardrobes, our main challenge is finding it all at a reasonable price. Here are a few ideas to help you get your back-to-school shopping completed with as little money spent as possible.
HOW TO FIND BACK TO SCHOOL BARGAINS
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BIG BOX STORES
Some people love them and some people hate them, but when it comes to affordable back-to-school supplies, big box stores can’t be beaten. It’s nice to have a one-stop-shop where you can buy practically everything on your child’s back-to-school list, or at least to be able to stop there on the way home after you’ve been everywhere else and still have a few items you couldn’t find.
DOLLAR STORES
Dollar stores used to have cheap products that didn’t always work properly. However, now many dollar stores sell exactly the same merchandise that is sold in other stores, only for less money.
You’ll still want to shop around since dollar stores are similar to other stores in the sense that some are better than others, and you may have to go to a few to find exactly what you are looking for. But there are definitely items that you should buy at your local dollar store!
CONSIGNMENT STORES
Used clothing and items no longer have a stigma attached to them. Not to mention, no one needs to know that your child’s adorable jacket or designer shoes were previously loved. Try out this widely-used secret if you want your child’s clothing and items to be one-of-a-kind and not just something that everyone else will be wearing or using.
If you look, you can usually find a few high-end, barely used pieces for a fraction of the cost.
FREE APPS
Apps are a great addition to your child’s back-to-school purchases, and there are many new ones that can make you and your child’s lives easier.
Instead of purchasing a bunch of fancy apps for your child’s smartphone, try out the free ones. From homework helpers to calendars, to fancy calculators, your child’s smartphone can be loaded with the newest and best apps for nothing, or next to nothing.
ONLINE SHOPPING
What could be better than not even have to go to the shopping mall at all? It is now possible to do all your back-to-school shopping from home. You can purchase everything online – from clothing to stationery, to school snacks… and even have it delivered right to your door.
Be sure to leave enough time so that if something doesn’t fit right or looks the way you imagined, you will have time to return, exchange or replace the item before school starts.
Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to completely drain your wallet of money. There are many different places to find all the items your child needs. The competition is fierce, and this works in your favor.
Get your shopping started now and they will be ready on the first day of school with all your bargains, ready to do their job.
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