The Best Back-to-School Shopping Tips

Back-to-school shopping can easily be a huge budget-buster. Whether you have a first-grader or a freshman in college, it’s a challenge to strike the balance of getting what they need while meeting your own need of sticking to your budget.

With some planning and creative approaches, it is possible to knock everything off your list without derailing your budget.

I’ve rounded up some of the best back-to-school shopping tips around the web to help you be the savvy shopper you are!

• 5 Easy Ways to Save on Back to School Clothes Shopping – I am That Lady
  Practical and creative advice specifically for clothes shopping.
• Back to School Deals – Back To My Southern Roots
  Tips for scoring just about everything on your list.
• How to Shop for Back to School on a Budget – Sweet Tea and Cotton
  Maximize your budget with these tips.
• 5 Ways to Save on School Supplies – Today’s Frugal Mom
  Practical advice on shopping for supplies.
• 12 Back-to-School Shopping Tips for the Busy Parent – WiseBread
  Excellent suggestions for maximizing your cash AND time.
• 14 Tips to Save Money on Back to School Supplies & Shopping List – Money Crashers
  Master your list with these timeless tips.
• How to Find the Best Back to School Sales – WiseBread
  Hunt down the best prices with these strategic tips.
• 9 Tips for Saving Money on School Supplies – Savvy Family Finance
  More ways to stretch your supply budget.
• These Are A Few of My Favorite Things…Homeschool Must Haves – Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
  Essentials for the homeschooling parent.
• Save Money on School Uniforms – Suddenly Frugal
  Shop smart for your kids’ uniforms.
• Essential Dorm Shopping Tips For New College Parents – Collegiate Parent
  Tips for the new college parent.

Bonus Tip:

Think About Next Year Now

Get next year’s supply list now from a family that is a grade ahead. You can take advantage of clearance sales at the end of this back-to-school season as well as throughout the year to score a good amount of items you will need WAY before next fall. It’s okay; you can brag about having your back-to-school shopping done by Christmas!

What back-to-school shopping tips work for you?