Perhaps one of the most stressful shopping experiences is the one that has to do with shopping for school supplies. Your kids always need new stuff. So how can mom and dad avoid feeling harassed buying new school stuff? Consider these tips.
Before going to the store, make a list of the things you have to buy. This means that you have to check if you can still use what you already have. Are your kids really all for new stuff or are they still okay with their last year’s stuff? Knowing specifically what you have to buy will make the task way faster.
Teach your child not to keep up with the Joneses. So someone just got the new MacBook Pro. But how much of that processing power will your child need for research and paperwork anyway? If his computer’s still functioning, teach them the value of maximizing the value of a purchase.
Choose quality over cheapness. Of course you want to save as much as you can but a few cents more on a pencil is wiser than a cheap pencil that breaks easily. You know the brands that have always excelled in quality; so don’t go buying the cheapest ones because as far as quality goes, it’s worth it. There are
Consider bulk-buying. When you have more than one kid to shop for, it’s practical to buy in bulk. However, smartly choose which ones you could actually keep for next year. Another reason why you need to choose quality over price.
Mobilize your parents’ associations. There are some school equipment that are common to your child and his peers. Graphing calculators are quite expensive. If your child’s class needs to have them, consider negotiating with suppliers for a bulk purchase to get discounts.
Avoid the rush by scheduling your back-to-school shopping before or after all the mommies are done with their shopping. Moving around will be more manageable without the crowd and you can have more time choosing your items. No worries, stores always have items in stocks and school supplies are almost always available.
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