Tip 1 – Keep your school supplies list with you.
Always keep your school supplies list with you because you never know when you'll come across a bargain. Along with helping you take advantage of unexpected sales, keeping your list with you will help you avoid spending money on unnecessary supplies.
Tip 2 – Don’t shop too soon.
Waiting to shop for clothes until after school starts will give you an opportunity to take advantage of Labor Day coupons and sales. It will also give your child a chance to see what the other kids are wearing.
Tip 3 – Search online for coupons before hitting the stores.
Take a few minutes to do an internet search for coupons for the stores you’re planning to go to. You might be able to find better prices online, free shipping, or a coupon to print out and take to the store.
Tip 4 – Take advantage of tax-free shopping.
Texas allows for tax-free purchases of clothes, backpacks,
and school supplies priced under $100 during the weekend of August 17-19. That will save you about $8 for every $100 you spend.
Tip 5 – Look around the house first.
Before you hit the stores, look around the house for extra pens, pencils, scissors, binders, and other supplies that are in good condition that your children can
use. There's no reason to spend money on something you already have.
Tip 6 – Avoid buying lunches.
Making your child’s lunch will save a lot of money during the school year. When making lunches, you can save even more money by buying things like juices and chips in bulk and using reusable thermoses, plastic bags, and plastic containers.
Tip 7 – Don’t forget to add names.
Make sure you write your child’s name on his or her
backpack, lunch bag, jacket, and other items to help you recover them if they
get lost. This will save you from having to replace them.
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