Use these back to school tips to help you save money on clothes. You can save a ton of money by using coupons, shopping on tax free weekends, buying used, shopping online and more.
Back To School Tips:
Prepare your list:
Take an inventory of what each child has that will last through at least the first semester or that can be shifted around to siblings.
Think about what articles of clothing will be needed for the school year ahead including what items and how many of each. Take into consideration how busy your schedule is and how often you can do laundry in a given week. Your children will let you know what they want, but focus on what they need for now.
Make a LIST for each child.
Set a budget:
If you have more than one child, remember you may not be splitting the budgeted amount equally among them. It will probably require more cash to outfit one child than another.
Tell your older kids what the budget is so they won’t be surprised when you have to say no or when they have to put something back. This may even get them more involved in making the right decisions.
Buy Used:
Visit local consignment stores like Children’s Orchard and Once Upon a Child for the basics. Plain colored t-shirts, button ups or pants can be paired with a cute accessory or embellished.
Consignment stores are a great place to make extra money, too! Sell last year’s clothes that you can’t use any longer and let your kids use that money toward the things they want that aren’t in the current budget.
Consider shopping for school clothes at consignment sales that are held twice a year.
Shop Online:
Try on clothes at the store, write down what you like and see if you can find the style and size online with a coupon code for free or discounted shipping. If you do any shopping online, shop through Ebates to earn cash back on your purchase. These sites also offer several coupon codes that you can use to save even more. Ebates is a great way to earn a little money back from your online purchases. All you have to do is sign up HERE. Then, when you are getting ready to place an order online, go to Ebates first and search for the website you’re ordering from. They have a huge list of websites that they work with! Just click the link to the website and place your order like normal. In a few weeks your account will be credited with cash back for a percentage of your purchase.
Use Coupons:
We have so many coupons at back to school time! Check store websites and sign-up for e-mail clubs to get in-store coupons, online codes and online coupons. Click here for a list of current Back to School coupons.
Shop on Tax Free Days:
Many states offer tax-free deals, some lasting a day, others a whole week. Plan your shopping around this time and you will save lots. Click HERE to find out if your state offers such a program.
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