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5 Back-to-School Shopping Tips Every Student Should Follow!

By: Donna Brancheau

It is that time of year again to start buying your school supplies. Is it brand name or no name products? Time to make your decisions and decide on which clothing and bags to buy.

If you are a parent buying for your grade school children you've been learning the ropes for a few years. However, if your child is new to school or you're doing your own school shopping for the first time, you can benefit from a heads up on how, what and where to shop.

Save money and your sanity by following these five tips.

GET AN EARLY START

The best things go fast at the discount stores, so don't delay. Start your shopping early in order to find the best deals.

There will be plenty of supplies on sale by August. Don't forget dollar stores for low prices on pens, paper and a myriad of other necessary items.

If you are running out of time then try a stationary or office supplies store. They will likely have all of the products in stock and save you time but be warned that it is unlikely they will be the cheapest.

GET OUT THAT MEMBERSHIP CARD

If you have a few friends that need supplies for their kids (or college buddies) consider buying in bulk at membership stores or other bulk stores.

They may not have everything you need in stock but you will save money by splitting cartons of pens, paper and other essentials.

YOUR SCHOOL MAY HAVE WHAT YOU NEED

Ask if your school has a purchasing plan for supplies. You may be able to split the costs of a bulk order with other parents or students.

Not only will this mean great savings - it also saves you all the hassle of finding supplies, shopping around or dealing with complaints about brands or colors.

SEASONAL SALES

Now's the time to stock up on summer and sport related clothing. If your child will be taking part in after school activities like swimming or gymnastics you can get a great deal on their gear with end-of-season sales.

Multi purpose clothes can work their way into winter wardrobes. Woollen tights can be worn with skirts and tank tops with shirts. Cropped pants can be tucked into boots. All if which will make a trendy wardrobe for your kids winter.

Some schools have regulations about shoulder exposure or how short skirts can be, so be sure to educate yourself about school dress codes before deciding on fashions.

CHOOSING A GOOD BAG

Don't forget that kids bags can cause soreness or headaches if they're too big and heavy. The right bag should sit above the waist and have padded shoulders and a waist strap in order to provide good support.

Properly worm backpacks should be used for heavy books and not slouchy purses or hobo bags. If bags or sacs are to be used then make sure that you get one with a fitted strap that crosses the body. This will help spread the weight.

Possibilities and excitement abounds in the new school year but don't get stressed out with back-to-school shopping.

Donna Brancheau has been teaching & tutoring in the San Diego area for 30 years. For insightful tutoring advice, visit her tutoring web site. Also, you can get unique copies of this article or other wonderful

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