The Best Things to Buy in August list:
DO NOT BUY:
Here is an article roundup to help with Back-to-School savings:
10 Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money
Tip: “Hold off buying trendier gear like lunch boxes and pencil cases. Kids may love a version they find in July, but once they start school and see that their friends are all using another kind, they’ll beg you to upgrade them — and that only results in wasted cash.”
How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Tip: “Once you’ve decided where you’re going to shop, look for discounted gift cards to those stores on sites likegiftcards.com or plasticjungle.com.”
ShopSmart gives Five Easy Ways to Save on Back-to-School Stuff
Tip: “Ask for a price match. Shoppers who find a better deal somewhere else can show their phone or a paper ad at checkout at stores with price-matching policies.”
Back-to-School Shopping Tips: Start Early and Save
Tip: “Before checking so much as a single back-to-school sales flyer, you need to know two things: what you need, and what you already have on hand.”
How to Save Money on Back-to-School Supplies
Tip: “Pay attention to limits. If you are a teacher, some stores will allow you to purchase more than the limit.”
Coupons.com offers links to coupons that can be printed.
Wichita’s own blog for finding deals.
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