Back to school shopping can be an expensive task when trying to get the kids ready for the new school year. Between new clothes, lunch boxes, food, and classroom supplies, the cost builds up. Limit the damage to your checkbook this year by following these tips on how to save money on your back to school supplies!
Clothing
Through constant wear and tear, children’s clothing does not always last as long as you would like. From rough playground use to various stains, messes, and spills, these clothes can easily become dirty beyond repair. With this in mind, avoid the high priced clothing this year by purchasing your child good quality clothing at a discount price.
Outlet stores like Ross, T.J. Maxx, Burlington, and Marshalls sell marked down clothes that are clearance from other stores. These are great spots to find good quality shirts, shorts, and sneakers for the school year! Now, when your child wears out their new clothes, it won’t hurt your wallet as much!
Classroom Supplies
In addition to what your child will be wearing to school, they will also have plenty of supplies going to school with them. Buy pens, pencils, backpacks, lunch boxes, and notebooks for lower prices at office supply and dollar stores. Many of these items are the stores own brand but have similar quality to name brand at half the price!
Any teacher will be appreciate donations for the classroom. If you’re wondering what to get, contact your child’s teacher before the school year starts and stock up on everything today!
Food
As your children grow, so do their appetites and they eat more and more food. Sometimes it feels like there’s never enough and grocery runs pile up more than they used to. Warehouse stores like Sam’s Club, Costco, and WinCo save you money on food by buying in bulk. This is great when prepping for school lunches and snacks.
You can buy plenty of lunch items at such stores for a discounted price per ounce on each item. The overall cost might be higher than a Walmart run, but the amount of food you’ll get saves you both time and money in the long run! If you’re looking to make more homemade snacks this year, try out these peanut butter and jelly bars!
Home Supplies
Now that school has become more digitized, your child will likely need their own computer setup at home. Set up a smaller desk with a laptop so your child has a homework station in the comfort of their own room! Websites like Amazon, Ikea, Staples, and Facebook Marketplace have gems for lower costs!
Does your child need a laptop this year but you don’t want to shell out the dough on a brand new one? Amazon sells refurbished laptops for a low price! These are also protected with a limited warranty. So, if the laptop you order doesn’t last or your child breaks it, you can return it and swap it out for a new one!
We know school supplies can be expensive and hope this list is able to save you some hard earned money this year! If you know of any other ways to save, let us know by tagging us @homebygeneva on Instagram!