Aug 5, 2018 by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman | Back To School
It is that time of year again. The ads for back to school shopping are running and the sales are going strong. Does this time of year stress you out? Well for many parents, back to school shopping can be extremely overwhelming.
Our experts have put together a back to school shopping strategy to help reduce any anxiety and stress. Back to school shopping will be a breeze with our tips!
1. Shop Online: The options are endless online. Start searching online for savings and begin your shopping a little each day. You will avoid the crowds by shopping right at your desk.
2. Have Your List Handy: Make sure you have your back to shopping list on you at all times. This will allow you to shop while you are out. Many times grocery stores have school supplies in their aisles. So as you food shop you can pick up a few school items along the way.
3. Reuse What You Have: Take an inventory of all of last year’s school items. You may be able to reuse your book bag, pencil cases or markers. This is fun for the kids to look around the house and decide if it’s worth using again.
4. Shop Now: Hit the stores now. Don’t wait until the end of the summer to go shopping. There are fewer crowds in the beginning of August. Avoid the crowds and avoid the stress!
Another big help is to be as organized in your shopping plan as possible. The more organized you are, the easier the overall process will be. Save on time and money with our back to school shopping tips.
What tips do you think are helpful when shopping for back to school shopping?