Tightwad noticed commercials running for back to school savings on August 1. That just seems wrong! But, the topic is unavoidable. According to the National Retail Federation, 95% of surveyed
parents will spend over $350 on clothing their kids for September’s return to
school. This doesn’t include supplies and books! Here are some tips to save on
back to school threads:
Buy second-hand at local kids' consignment shops or
online at sites like thredUP.
Post your child's outgrown clothes for sale and use the credit you earn to offset
other back-to-school costs.
Host a kid's-only clothing swap with other parents in the
community.
Take advantage of end-of-season
sales to prepare in
advance for spring. Find deep discounts on warm-weather clothes; garments like
tank tops and light sweaters are great for layering. Beach bags double as totes
for teen girls, and discounted sandals and shorts will be handy during the
second-half of the school year.
Buy discount gift cards from GiftCardGranny.com
for instant savings to large retailers. Use these cards in conjunction with
retailer coupons and promotions for additional savings.
Be patient Hold off on buying fall essentials
until later in the fall when retailers offer bigger markdowns to make room for
holiday merchandise. Just pick up a few back-to-school items now to get your
kids through the first few weeks.
Sign up for retailer newsletters to stay on top of promotions and
get coupons delivered directly to your inbox. If your inbox is being bombarded,
simply unsubscribe after you redeem the deal or create a separate account for
promotional emails.
Beware of "buy more, save
more" tactics.
Many retailers offer bigger discounts on larger purchase values, but these
promotions encourage shoppers to spend more than they may have budgeted.
"App" into your smartphone
for savings
Target's newest app, Cartwheel, gives you instant access to
additional in-store savings so you never miss a deal. Coupon Sherpa, Foursquare
and ShopKick are other great apps to add.
Don't forget the coupon code box Peruse your favorite coupon site or
search for the retailer name and "coupon code" for savings.
Stick to the classics for your older kids so you can pass them down to
younger ones. Score with items that are still too big but a great price – this is
a great tactic for big ticket items such as coats and shoes.
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