Back to School Saving Money Tips from Mom’s Priority
By now you’ve received your list from the school saying what school supplies your child should try to purchase and contribute for the start of the new school year, and you’re probably making plans to go out to the store and get all of these items. Considering the National Retail Federation’s 2015 expected spend on back to school and college is expected to top $68 billion(!!) and families plan to spend around $100 for back to school supplies and backpacks, it pays to find ways to save!! Here are our top tips to save:
- Order them online instead and have them shipped to your door for free!! It is so much more convenient than scouring the Back to School aisles with all the other moms and their kids! Order online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com, and receive free shipping when you spend over $35.
- Shop during the tax free weekend! 16 states are offering a tax free weekend, including Georgia, which is from July 31 to August 2. You want to make sure that the items you are planning to buy are covered under this exemption. For Georgia, it includes school supplies, clothing, and computers.
- Compare prices and if you can, spread out your shopping timeline. Stores spread out their deals over the months of July and August.
- If you can, wait until after school starts to buy some items. You can often find deep discounts if you are able and willing to wait.
