6 Tips to Make Back to School Shopping Easier

And they’re off! Families started their shopping early this year and are spreading it out over multiple trips.  Here are a few tips to help make your BTS shopping a success.

TIP 1: Get organized—Creating a game plan will save you money and time.  Take an inventory of your kids’ closets and left over school supplies from last year to decide what you’ll need to buy for the school year. 

TIP 2: Find the deals—Check Sunday newspapers, retailer social media pages and coupon sites and blogs for weekly deals. 

TIP 3: Offer rewards for good behavior—Plan to have lunch at your favorite  restaurant as a reward for good behavior during your shopping trip.  That special dessert in their future could change your day!

TIP 4: Overstock for the future—If it’s a screamin’ deal, and you know you’ll need more later, buy extra now.

TIP 5: Plan multiple trips—Pick up a few essentials like jeans and tennis shoes before school starts, then after they see what their friends are wearing, make another trip out.

TIP 6: Save your receipt—Many big box stores will grant you a price adjustment if your item goes on sale after you purchase it and refund you the difference.