Back to school is time for spending extra large on back packs, school supplies and other essentials. A little planning and a list of what t-to-do would help you save your pockets with some money left.
Here are 9 ways to save money this school year
1. Check out what you have in your closet
There can be kids’ backpacks chalked with pencils and crayons and thrown in the corner of your home and there is no need for you to replenish them again. Check up your closet once. You may have plenty of school supplies in store whenever you jumped on a fair deal of school supplies. Buy only what is essential.
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2. Shop on tax free days
You know every State has tax free days and you shop around on those days to make your deals smarter with less money spent. As all the States in the US declare tax free days in August, it is good that you keep some of your shopping at the neck of the moment and shop for wise deals.
3. Don't buy everything from the same store
You would be waiting for shop flyers and would be attracted by some fair prices. That doesn’t mean that you have to shop in the same store because you would pay on discount for some items and would pay full price for others. Start your back to school shopping early and wait for those fair deals that make you spend less and collect more.
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4. Go around for school uniforms
Don’t be lured by brand names but search for retailers who offer the same quality for lesser prices for your kid’s uniform. Shops like Old Navy, Gap and others offer shorts, school uniform pants at decent rates and make it affordable for you.
5. Smart in purchasing back packs
Back packs are very expensive and eat off your money. Always take care to avoid character themed back packs or brand names but look for quality back packs that will stay through the year. Go in for brands like Timberland, Embark and Rockland. They cost you less and are of good quality. There are also backpacks with 25% off from NorthFace and JanSport.
6. Check out office supply stores
Office supply stores like Staples, Office Max and Office Depot offer sales flyers that have amazing offers. Penny pencils, 25cent gluesticks, 25 cent crayon boxes and dime folders are within the range and you can buy more for the budget you plan. You need to be on watch out for their sales flyers as they sell out very quickly.
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7. Reserve time for buying the non essentials
Don’t buy the non essentials during this time but wait for more offers to come. Items like protractors, calculators and science project supplies can wait for some time after the first few weeks of back to school till September when clearance sales for these things occur.
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8. Avail printable coupons at Target
There are lots of back to school coupon offers at Target. You can get some fabulous coupons on school supplies, electronics and apparel. It would be for your good use and less expenses.
9. Buying tech tools for your older kids
Check Apple Education pricing page for buying a new Apple Mac book. Also check out Dell University for details in laptop, desktop system and note book. Check also Best Buy web page for college student deals.
It is smart buy on right time with available discounts and sales flyers that make you spend prudently and save money this school year.