Smart tips for savvy Back-to-School shoppers | Everyday Cheapskate
Money’s tight, and time’s ticking. So here’s my top-notch advice to keep back-to-school clothes shopping from draining your wallet. First things first, set your budget. Seriously, how much cash (not credit) do you have for school clothes? Write that number down. Next, figure out needs. Each kid has different requirements. Little boys and older daughters? Totally different wardrobes. Split the budget accordingly. Follow these tips and ideas to stretch your budget as well and far as possible. Inventory check Take stock of what you already have. Go through last year’s supplies and clothes to see what’s still usable to avoid buying duplicates. Spread it out It no longer makes sense to purchase an entire year’s school wardrobe this early in the school year. Kids grow! Even more important, consider there will be healthy sales after Christmas, followed by spring sales too. Pacing your shopping relieves back-to-school shopping and eases the financial outlay. School dress codes Your school may have one, so revisit it to see if anything has changed. Or if you’re switching schools, definitely know what it is. You don’t want to blow your