Saving Money, thats an easy topic for me to cover! The Horizon Back To School Community wants to know your money saving tips for back to school shopping.
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Here are some good tips that I am going to follow this year while I am back to school shopping. Hopefully they will help you too!
1. Take stock of what you have at home. – Make a list of what you already have so that you don’t buy new items when you have it in the closet. Try everything on. I always give my son some incentive to spend the afternoon trying on his clothes! Take the list with you when your shopping.
2. Mix old and new – Once you have stock of what you have, buy clothes to match. My son has 2 pairs of pants that he rarely wore. I realized later that it was because nothing matched those pants. I am going to put those pants in a bag and take the store to find matching shirts. Spiffing up what you already have with new item is a great way to get extended use out of your kid’s clothing.
3. Don’t be afraid to shop yard sales, online auctions and thrift shops– You can shop at yardsales and thrift shops for great used clothing. For younger children, you can often find barely worn clothes because of how quickly children outgrow their clothing.
4. Buy cheap basics – If your kids must have some designer pieces, save money by buying basics such as jeans and polos at department stores. Spend the money on shirts or sweaters that will pull together an almost designer look.
5. Buy your supplies at the drugstore -Sounds silly, but you can score some great deals.
6. Don’t over do it – Let’s face it, kids don’t need 20 outfits to start school. Spend half of your budget before school starts and save the other half for a few weeks into school. This way you can get a feel for what your child really would need.
What are your best tips for back to school shopping?
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