| Back to school shopping can be a bit of a problem. | | | | You can find a large portion of the supplies that you |
| After all, it can really add up! It doesn't matter if you're | | | | are looking for at the Dollar Stores and won't even |
| a single mom or wealthy, everyone is looking to save | | | | have to frequent a more expensive store. Not to |
| money when it comes to back to school shopping. So, | | | | mention, you can find cute pencils and erasers for |
| here are a few tips that'll keep your checking account | | | | much, much less, if that's what your kid is really aching |
| almost intact. | | | | for. |
| 1. Thrift Stores | | | | 4. Back to School Sales |
| Now, this may seem quite tacky, but in fact, thrift | | | | When one hits, you need to hit the shops. Try and |
| stores have quite a nice selection of pretty blouses | | | | check beforehand to see what kind of sales might be |
| and shirts and pants and jeans. Don't think that just | | | | available. If possible, head out at about eleven o clock |
| because they've been donated, that they aren't in | | | | the night before the sale starts. Browse, get your |
| good shape! You also have the potential to find binders | | | | items ready, but don't check out until the sale officially |
| and trapper-keepers (if those are permitted at your | | | | starts. Also, take this opportunity, especially if you have |
| child's school) and even a few folders. Now, if there | | | | high school or middle school students, to grab an extra |
| are a few that are a little banged up, you can either | | | | book bag. You never know if it might snap with all of |
| overlook them or do a quick patch job. It's completely | | | | the books that they're carrying around and having a |
| up to you! | | | | snapped strap can put a lot of strain and pressure on |
| 2. Buy Using Christmas Gift Cards or Certificates | | | | your kid's back. |
| If you happen to get a Christmas gift card, save it! | | | | 5. Coupons |
| True, you could get all sorts of nice stuff, but using it | | | | Make sure that you have any coupons you can find |
| towards your child's supplies will save you all quite a bit | | | | clipped and ready to go. You can't just leave them |
| more money than it would. Or perhaps just save a | | | | behind! These little slips of papers can be a lifesaver |
| few dollars. | | | | when it comes to trying to save your money. |
| 3. Check Dollar Stores | | | | With these tips, you'll find it more than easy to save |
| You never know what you might find at the Dollar | | | | your money! It doesn't matter if you only use one |
| Store or Dollar General. You don't need brand name | | | | method or if you use several. It's up to you and what |
| paper and other supplies to get your through the day. | | | | you find available around where you live. |