Every year thousands of parents grab a cart and engage in the age old tradition of back to school shopping. There is a level of excitement in the air as students consider new school supplies and what clothes they will wear back to school.
These days many parents are trying to stretch a dollar. There are some things you can do to resist the temptation to spend too much.
First make a list of the most expensive items that you need to buy. Check the internet and advertisements. The second tip is to watch for the best day of the week to buy clothes and other items. Some stores have sales on certain days of the week.
Third, there are numerous websites where you can buy books at a discount. Search for discount book websites. A forth saving tip involves buying shoes and sneakers at a reduced price. There are stores that sell hundreds of shoes and want to move items at a discount price.
A fifth tip is to form a group of parents who can each purchase some items in bulk. Pencils and paper can be shared by parents.
