Here are some tips on how to save on School Supplies as kids head back to school:
Plan ahead
Make a list of school supplies well in advance. This way you can be on the lookout for sale items all through the summer.
School Supplies: Stock up during the sales
Sales are a wonderful way to find cheap stationary items, school bags and other essential supplies. Stock up during the sales so you can replenish your school kids’ school supplies during the year and even have some items left over for next year! Try to find one shop that stocks everything to save running around to lots of shops during sales.
Reuse and recycle
Lots of kids think they need a new lunchbox and backpack each year. Unless what they have is really falling apart, they can definitely use it a little while longer. To help save the “But I don’t like Peppa pig anymore”, arguments, buy generic lunchboxes and backpacks to begin with.
The cheapest isn’t always the best
Sometimes it is best to pay a little extra for school supplies, buy good quality school bags and folders as they will last much longer and you won’t be faced with having to replace them every couple of months.
Just think – with all the money you save on school supplies, you can start buying Christmas presents or treat yourself to something nice!
Some other ideas include always being on the lookout for coupons or you could shop online. There are lots of great websites that will deliver supplies that are cost effective too.
