School Supply Shopping - Save for next year
Monday, September 15th, 2008If you’re a mom, you’re probably reading this and enjoying a few moments of peace now that the kids are back in school. Mine have been back for two weeks now and even with all the craziness of getting their lunches sacked and checking off the homework, it’s like heaven knowing they are safely ensconced back in the classroom. That’s why it’s so hard to believe that it’s time to go back-to-school shopping….again! No, I’m not crazy, but my best suggestion for saving money this week is to get you back in the store to shop for next year’s school supplies. Here’s why….
The supply lists for the next grade up are still easily accessible. If you’re child just started 3rd grade, go back into the school and get the 4th grade list. You’ll find in the next week all the things your student needs on that list are at least 50%-75% off. A backpack at stores like Target and Kmart can be had for $5-$8 versus the $25 you just spent. This time last year, I bought six lunchboxes for $2 each. Safeway had lunchboxes marked at 75% off last night.
Office supply stores had less than stellar sales this fall which means they are sitting on extras of common supplies needed for all grade levels. One word of advice as you shop next year’s list….don’t buy glue sticks ahead – they’ll be dried out before next fall! Your average savings if you shop now for next year will be $50-$70 per student. Think of all the great ways you can spend that money instead next summer!
