It’s time for the kids to head Back to school! Parents will be heading to the malls and other stores for back to school clothes, book bags, lunch boxes, and paper supplies. The thought can make you feel overwhelmed? Don’t fret, we sharing parenting tips on back to school shopping tips to help you prepare for the big event.
First set a budget. Next, seek out back to school bargains. Most importantly, use our back to school shopping tips for ultimate savings. Also, if you’re wondering how to stay on track with your budget? A list will keep you on track and help you to not make purchases that your really don’t need. Additionally, here are a few more back to school shopping tips:
- Check Your Child’s Closet Before You Shop – Before you head to the store, check to see if your child has clothing that can be used or passed down. A new shirt/tee can dress up an old pair of jeans. A scarf can dress up an old shirt. A new pair of shoes will dress up everything!
- Head to the Thrift Stores – Thrift stores are excellent places to find bargains on jeans, tees, coats and more.
- Recycle Old Jeans – If your daughter can still wear jeans from last year get creative. Add a design with jewels or paint. Better yet, distress them. You can turn the old into new and updated look for the year. Furthermore, make it a mother-daughter project.
- Don’t make large purchases – Next, don’t purchase everything at once. It may save on time, but you will most likely spend more if you’re not purchasing sale items. Set aside several week-ends to shop. Especially, when you have checked out upcoming sales ads.
- Look for Sales and BOGO deals – Also, scour your local paper for upcoming sales. Only purchase items that are on sale and start shopping early for the best deals.
- Shop at Dollar Stores – Crayola Crayons, notebook paper, notebooks, rulers, sandwich cases etc. can be found for a bargain. Ollie’s, Big Lots, Gabriel Brothers etc. should be on your shopping list for these products as well. Check Ollie’s and Big Lots for good deals on school supplies too. I’ve found great deals at both.
- Head to the Clearance and Sale Racks – I stocked up on end of season tees and jeans this week-end for my little man. Target and Old Navy have great sales on jeans. You can find good deals at Gap, Children’s Place, and Polo too.
- Check Out Deals On-line – Finally, you can save on time and gas expense shopping on line. Old Navy, Target, and Cookies Kids are great places to shop. I look for sites that will ship for free.
Finally, we hope you found our back to school shopping tips beneficial. You may also like: Simple Tips to Consider for Studying Abroad.
