| Does the thought of Back to School shopping send | | | | eBay. You may be able to find high quality, even new |
| your wallet into hiding? | | | | items, for considerably less. Plus, reputable second |
| Don't worry, here are a couple things to consider | | | | hand stores won't even accept clothes that have |
| before beginning your back to school excursion. | | | | stains, rips or tears in them. No one needs to know |
| Stick to the List | | | | where you actually bought them from. |
| Most school systems now give out a school supplies | | | | Determine Your Needs |
| list well before the first day of school. Use this list and | | | | A really important thing to consider is does your little |
| try not to add to it. | | | | one really NEED it. Does he really need that whole |
| Shop the Sales | | | | new wardrobe or will a couple pieces throughout the |
| With your list in hand grab those sale papers and plan | | | | year work better. They will probably out grow them in |
| your attack. Look to see what stores have what on | | | | no time anyways. |
| sale. If you know your little one will only use XYZ | | | | If it is a need make sure you get the best quality for |
| brand notebook because it has his favorite character | | | | your money. Gym shoes are a prime example of this. |
| look for which store sells it for less. Yes, you may | | | | Do your child's shoes get a hole in them just a few |
| have to visit more than one store to get the best | | | | weeks after you bought them? |
| deals. Just take into account gas mileage. Also, shop at | | | | Just a few things to consider as you set out for back |
| the end of the season for the best deals. | | | | to school shopping. Remember stick to a list, shop the |
| Consider Second Hand | | | | sales, consider second hand, and determine if it's a |
| Other places to consider when back to school clothes | | | | want or need. |
| shopping are consignment, second-hand, and even | | | | |