| Sorry kids but as much as we love to stay under the | | | | It will give you enough time to do some window |
| sun and enjoy the beaches, summer is ending soon. A | | | | shopping and compare prices from local stores. This |
| new school year is approaching. | | | | will ensure that you are getting that best bargain. |
| Although most kids hate the idea of going back to | | | | - Sales! Most of the back-to-school clothing is at its |
| school again, we bet they can't resist shopping for | | | | lowest price during this time. They are pretty |
| brand new school items. Boys and girls would want to | | | | inexpensive that it's shame to pass on it. Discounts can |
| the latest fashion and trends in their back to school | | | | reach up to 50%. You can also find other sales like |
| clothing. If you're worried about how you will spend, | | | | buy one get one on shorts, shoes and much more. |
| here are some tips to help you save. | | | | - Make use of coupons. Take advantage of any |
| - Make a checklist. Don't underestimate the power of | | | | coupons that the stores offer on top of already |
| a checklist. Plan ahead of time by talking to your kids | | | | reduced prices. Look for printable coupons, coupon |
| what clothing they need most such as underwear, | | | | codes and promo codes online, magazine or |
| shoes, gloves, socks, pants and sweatshirts. Write it | | | | newspapers. You can get yourself the most savings |
| down from the most important to the least. This will | | | | when you combine coupons with the store's sale offer. |
| give you an estimate on how much is it all going to | | | | - For items they don't need yet, wait to buy them until |
| cost and you'll have enough time to make some | | | | after the school year starts. Back-to-school sales are |
| preparations. The list will also remind you to buy only | | | | great, but you might see that prices are even lower a |
| the clothes that your children need. | | | | month or two after school starts. This is when there |
| - Try to look into your children's closet first before you | | | | are overstock items left that must go and retailers get |
| hit the stores. There might be items that are still in | | | | rid of it through clearance sale. |
| good shape. If your child doesn't want them anymore, | | | | Keep in mind that clothes are not the only things you'll |
| you can trade them. There are stores that take slightly | | | | spend on once your children start going to school |
| worn clothes in exchange for cash or store credits. | | | | again. Know how to budget and follow this guides to |
| - Shop around first. Give yourself plenty of time before | | | | save more. |
| you plan to buy your children's back-to-school clothing. | | | | |