Back-to-School Organization Part 1: The School Supplies
It’s back to school time. I’m sure all you parents are both excited and overwhelmed at the same time. You’ll finally get your kids out of the house during the day, however, you have to deal with back-to-school shopping!
Here are some tips to make back-to-school shopping less stressful:
- Get only what they NEED: Check your child’s school supply list and see what supplies you have left over from last year. You may have many items left over. Also keep in mind that you don’t need to buy everything at once. Buy just what they need (pens, paper..etc) now, and get the more specialized supplies (calculators, pencil crayons, rulers…etc) later, when the stores are less busy.
- Think “Organized”: What school supplies can you buy your kids to help them stay organized? Consider coloured binders, dividers, special pencil cases with lots of extra pockets.
- Give them a clothing budget: You don’t need to buy a complete new wardrobe for the first day back! Give your child a budget and let them choose a few items that they like. This will teach them money management at the same time!
- Look for sales, buy in bulk: There will be many back-to-school sales. Search your local flyers and look for the best deals. Consider buying things like pens and paper in bulk because you know you’ll need them for future grades.
Have you found any great back-to-school deals or have a back-to-school shopping tip to share? Share them by commenting below…
