When you get your kids’ school lists in the mail, it’s easy to fall into the dread that comes with school shopping. Taking your kids through the store that’s already packed with other screaming kids, you’re subjected to each kid pulling on your arm to do their list first. While it’s usually a stressful and hectic mess, you can follow the three tips outlined here and this year can be a breeze. Let’s get started!
- Cross reference: If you have more than one child, sit down once you have all of their lists and group the repeating items. Hint- Three ring binders, notebooks, and lined paper are the most common items!
- Check online: Remember the store full of screaming kids I mentioned earlier? You may not even have to go! Check online for all of the items you need before you do anything else. Considering all the weird things you can find on the internet, I’m sure you can find school supplies. In fact, more than one-third of back-to-school shoppers plan to do at least some of their shopping online this year. If you’re worried about shipping, fear not. Cheap mailers will get everything where it needs to go without breaking the bank.
- Buy bulk: Whenever it’s possible, supplies or otherwise, you should try to buy in bulk. It saves you tons of money. You can easily find 1 inch binders in bulk, 1/2 inch binders in bulk, and 3 ring binders bulk. Notebooks and printable sticker labels are also common.
Shopping trends suggest that the average cost of classroom supplies for a child’s education – from kindergarten through 12th grade – is about $700. However, factoring in clothes and other items such as backpacks, spending climbs higher. Millennials are planning to spend $913 million in their own money due to an increase in electronics and school supplies spending. Save yourself the stress and aggravation of back-to-school shopping by buying in bulk and online this year! Cheap mailers will get everything to you without hurting your wallet, so what’s stopping you? Don’t waste your energy and sanity on school shopping when you have to do Christmas shopping less than three months later! How will you be doing your shopping this year? Let us know in the comments! Good references here. Read more about this topic at this link.
