How to save money on back to school shopping?
Back to school shopping can get expensive fast, especially when you're buying school supplies, clothes, and gear for multiple kids.
If you're wondering how to save money on back to school shopping this year, you're not alone—many parents are looking for smart ways to cut costs without cutting corners. From timing your purchases around sales to shopping secondhand and using cashback apps, there are lots of creative ways families stretch their back to school budget.
What are your money-saving tips for back to school season? Share your go-to strategies with other parents—whether it’s a favorite store for school supplies, a school supply swap, or a clever way to reuse last year’s gear. Let’s help each other spend less and stress less as the new school year begins!
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We do BTS shopping at Target. I buy the Gift Cards when they are on sale for 20% off and save my 5% birthday coupon for it!
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For basic school supply items that you end up needing to repurchase every year, buy in bulk and keep the extra on hand to draw from in the future. Costco often has great deals on post-its, pens, notebooks, etc during back to school time.
