Every fall, millions of school age kids head back to the classroom and it's the parents' job to get them prepared for it. That means hitting the stores to drop potentially hundreds of dollars on clothes, books, supplies and more.
But it doesn't have to be an expensive proposition. You can save money by shopping at the right places and at the right times. Here are a few ideas to make things a little less taxing on your pocketbook.
Shop at the dollar storeYou may find everything you need at a place like Target but most basic supplies like pens, paper, folders and crayons can be found on the cheap at dollar stores. Granted, they may not have pictures of the latest Disney characters on them but they are functional all the same.
Shop after peak timeStores tend to jack up the prices on back to school items when demand is the highest. That's usually the month of August. If you can delay your shopping until after school has started in September or October you can often times find prices discounted to move the merchandise off the shelves. That can mean extra savings in your pocket.
Shop onlineThe great thing about the online marketplace is that you can do all of your comparison shopping in one place. Shopping online can get you the best price on basic items and in many cases you can get it shipped right to your front door for free.
Check out GoodwillNeed to stock up on new clothes for the kids? New might not be the proper word but thrift stores like Goodwill can be great places to outfit your children inexpensively. Most thrift shops take great care to make sure clothes are clean and usable prior to sale so you can feel fine about loading up.
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One of the best ways to save money on back to school shopping is to buy the things you might need when they are on sale. So, when winter clothing is on sale in the spring, you will most likely get a better sale price than waiting for the "back to school" rush in the fall. You can also use times throughout the year when school supplies are on sale so you can save money there as well.
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