From the article: Saving Money on School Supplies
Everyone loves a discount! School supply shopping is one of those times when discounts can easily be found if you know where to look. If you have some know-how on how to save money on back-to-school shopping, share it. Did you use coupons, shop early, shop late, buy in bulk? What's your strategy for discount school supply shopping? Share Your Best Deal
Discounts!
- Its not really a 'deal' but it does work. You must buy school supplies on discount sales! For example one day I went on a sale and the normal price of a College ruled notebook was fifteen dollars it was selling for 3 dollars and I bought it. In school the teacher said that she must have wide ruled. So I had the receipt and I returned the item to the shop. Always keep your receipt and shop at clearance and discount sales, especially back to school and Fourth of July sales. Another tip: Buy from trusted brands that you can return the receipt. The zips last longer and are better they can be used longer. Cheaper ones may not always fulfill your needs and more often than not will not be in needed quality next year and following years after that. In our house we still use about 3 lovely floral backpacks since Preschool. Every one including me (of course!) loves discounts.
- —Guest Phoebe
Online coupon codes and clearance sales
- I shop through online coupon and deal sites. I've been able to dress my kids for much less and get their school supplies by finding items that are on sale and then adding a coupon code which reduces the price even more. I go to Brand Central Station Coupons and Deals http://www.brandcentralstationonline.com because the website is updated every day unlike some places that have a bunch of codes that aren't valid anymore. Hope this helps!
- —Guest Jennifer
freebies at Staples
- Last month Staples offered rebates on specific pens, mechanical pencils and highlighters. I purchased these and a backpack for my son. We will get the purchase price of the backpack back in credit to use at Staples.
- —Guest Lisa
The Dollar Store!
- I stock up at the dollar store. Yes, some of the stuff isn't very durable, but I buy the stuff kids use up or lose anyway, pencils, paper, notebooks, etc.
- —Guest June
