It seems like there is never quite enough time or money is there? With Back to School right around the corner. . . could you use an extra $500? Well you are in luck!
For the next month I’m helping co-host an amazing giveaway (that means multiple bloggers are all having people enter the same giveaway). Two lucky people will each win $500! (and for once this giveaway is open to folks OUTSIDE the US!)
That will help buy a lot of school clothes and supplies!
Terms and Conditions: This giveaway starts on 7/29/16 at 4PM EST and ends on 8/30/16. Winners will be chosen no later than 9/7/16 via random.org and Rafflecopter. Winner will be notified via email and has 48 hours to claim prize before prize is considered forfeit and new winner will be chosen. Winner must be 18 years or older. Void where prohibited.
Shop the sales.
Food prep for kids lunches, and organizing cuboards with healthy snacks so kids can pick & choose for their liking.
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I usually wait for the sales right before school starts.
My tip is to start routine a week or two weeks before to get back on track.
My tip is wait until the teacher provides the list of items needed so you don’t but too much.
I’ve learned to wait until the are on school and get a list directly from each teacher. I can’t tell you how much was wasted getting the list from the school and a lot of it was never used.
My tip is to get the basics, like pencils & paper when it’s on sale, but wait for other items until you get the list from your child’s teacher!
School starts August 10 in my area.
I like to shop the sales
My best back to school tip is to shop the sales for school supplies.
Swapping books with other families who no longer need them!
Well we homeschool, but I love the August back to school sales to stock up on everything we need. Also researching curriculum is a big part for me!
buy in bulk. you can get 1700 pencils for 7 cents each. then use them every year. Buying once saves time as well.
Invest in a more durable backpack and lunch bag that will last several years instead of the cheaper ones that only last a year or less. The initial cost is a little more but it saves money in the long run. Shop the back to school sales and it is possible to find so really great deals.
Get a system going for prepping as much for school lunches ahead of time as you can. It’s so nice in the morning to just be able to toss some pre-portioned packages into a lunch bag and only have to worry about making the sandwich.
If there’s a tax-free week for certain items where you live, save a little by timing your purchases accordingly.
Shop those sales!
thanks for the opp
Frugal Upstate is one of my favorite blogs. I could make good use of this prize if I won.
Compare school supply prices against price point sheets to make sure you’re getting a good deal. Take advantage of price matching as well.