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To save money, I make a list of absolutely everything I NEED, not want but NEED, and pounce on all the sales when they happen. Staples, Kohls, everything like that. I come out spending much less money than I would have if I wasn't organized and just got everything that caught my eye.
ReplyDeleteMy best tip for saving money is to shop at outlets, clearance sales the season before, ebay and always look for coupons or discount codes.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to wait until te teacher provides a list of needed items before making any purchases because a lot of the time they provide certain items in the classroom. Also, remember Walmart has price matching, so you can cut down on unecessary trips.
ReplyDeleteKellywcuATyahooDOTcom
The best trick to saving money is compare all the ads for back to school..Look for coupons,internet,and GC's that come in the mail also.
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I wait until the state has the tax free seek or weekend and I make a list of what is really needed. I also go through to see if there are coupons or extra savings at stores.
ReplyDeleteAs Maureen
I buy clothes the next size up when they are on sale. Store remolds is the perfect time to get items marked down 1/10th of the regular price. I shop for crayons,paper, etc items at Walmart Sale cause they beat others.
ReplyDeleteLook at the local sale circular from sunday newspaper.
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ReplyDeleteBetsy Barnes
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My best tricks for back to school savings are making sure I have all the items needed on the list and check all sales ads plus things that have no deals I buy on the tax free weekend :)
take stock of what you need and check prices and use coupons!
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Don'y wait till the first day of school to shop. The good slaes are during the summer.
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Plan ahead and remember not to drive across town for a couple of dollars in savings. You'll lose it in time and gas.
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ReplyDeleteThe best way to save money is plan ahead, use coupons, try not to buy what you don't need (even if it can be hard), try to look for sales and see if other stores are willing to match the sales or the ads from other stores.
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Check for sales and get stores to price match if needed. Have a list and stick to it, but also plan ahead while things are on sale. For example, extra glue/glue sticks, notebooks/paper, etc for the middle of the year when your child runs out.
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It's best to check all the sales and then price match the items on your list at Walmart.
ReplyDeleteMake a list of what you need. Then check online for the best prices and who has the best sales. Take advantage of the sales combined with free shipping online to avoid the malls and extra temptations of shopping in the stores.
ReplyDeleteseknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com
Decide what can wait until after school has started. A lot of places will discount school supplies after school has began,
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to not take the kids with you!
ReplyDeletelook for some clothes at the goodwill before going to regular stores, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWe pick up a lot of the school supplies at the dollar store.
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I would say scour your ads, your contacts on blogs, and coupon and code sites. Cheryl cjabdelnour@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI follow money saving blogs like this to get a heads up on all of the sales!
ReplyDeleteI list out everything I need and wait for the best deals! I also watch the clearance racks at clothing stores.
ReplyDeleteBuy early - check ads for WM, target, etc. and buy what's on sale.
ReplyDeleteI try to go school shopping on tax free weekend! You can find good deals then too!
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i buy school supplies all yr long
ReplyDeleteI have gotten glue, pens, tape, pencils for free at Target! I got a lot of free stuff last year, and I still have tons of it left! What a person does is get a regular manufacture coupon and combine it with a Target coupon to get items free or almost free!
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ReplyDeleteJennifer Rote
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I like to watch for sales and combine coupons for the best savings. Plus, grab any coupons online for stores you are going to shop at
ReplyDeleteIf you can and are able to then I think it's a great idea to shop with friends and buy in bulk.
Deletebuy extra now while it is on sale incase you need it later
ReplyDeletejenniferwinchester@ymail.com
i always buy when things go on sale. like notebooks. they are like 10 cents apiece when on sale.i buy enough to last the whole school year. otherwise in a few months the kids need more and they are then about 1.59. stockpile is my idea or tip
ReplyDeleteI always try to buy on sale and I follow my blogs who list the best deals and try to get these deals!
ReplyDeletepauline15_01(at)hotmail(dot)com
my best tip is start right after school ends and always watch the clearance sections.
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ReplyDeleteI have been shopping the clearance racks and I have been buying the school supplies that are already on sale at Walmart, Walgreens and Staples
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Shop at multiple stores and look for the great sales.
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ReplyDeleteTo save money read your newspaper inserts for sales and deals. Shop around.
ReplyDeletecoupons and start back to school shopping early in the year when theres a sale for something get it then
ReplyDeleteWe buy for our five 2 months in advance, keeping the clothing on layaway. We also get clearance backpacks and store for the coming year.
ReplyDeleteWatch for sale. Walmart had a great sale last week when I was in.
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I shop the sales and try to use as many coupons as possible
ReplyDeletemarypopmom@yahoo.com
Don't wait until the back to school season to buy supplies - pick them up as there are deals throughout the year!
ReplyDeleteCheck the newspaper for sales and take someone with you to help look for stuff.
ReplyDeleteMake a list so that you can just check things off - that way you don't buy things twice
ReplyDeletevickie
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I buy all ear long for school things-when they are on sae I buy them and put away for when they are needed
ReplyDeleteI try to find tons of coupons!
ReplyDeleteWe've been watching prices and stock up on the items we need when they are on sale. I always pick up a few extra if I get them at the lowest price because I can save it for next year or donate it to our church collection of school supplies.
ReplyDeleteNot having any kids worked for me!! :)
ReplyDeletehmmm compare and contrast prices
ReplyDeleteBest tip is to buy essentials ahead of time when they are on sale and/or have a coupon.
ReplyDeleteKeep it simple and stick to a list and/or budget.
ReplyDeletetake advantage of all sales online and in store and start early
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My BEST money savings tips for Back to School is to search and follow great family friendly blogs, twitter and facebook people that are out there constantly searching the web to bring us amazing deals, coupons and savings info. Before you go shopping do your research and check your twitter/facebook savings people for any possible discounts and savings etc. Every little bit helps and can make it a less stressful time for your entire family.
ReplyDeleteI look for sales
ReplyDeletei look for sales and let the kids choose so they take better care of them
ReplyDeletedebbie jackson,
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I like to buy gently used or new at thrift stores
ReplyDeleteget extras to last all year so you dont have to pay full price later
ReplyDeleteInventory everything you have before you make your list. You might be surprised at how many pencils and notebooks are still hanging around from the previous school year.
ReplyDeleteshop the sales!
ReplyDeleteI check the circulars that come in the Sunday paper for the best prices and deals...ciao4now64 at yahoo dot com.
ReplyDeleteCombine coupons with sales and start in the beginning of the summer looking for them
ReplyDeleteBuy in bulk when Wal-Mart puts them on sale at back to school time.
ReplyDeleteFor clothing shop at thrift stores & buy gently used items. You will be surprised at the great items you will find!
shop the back to school sales.
ReplyDeleteI take advantage of sales, and I plan a budget before shopping.
ReplyDeletebuy items on sale, match coupons with sales and clearance racks for clothes (found $14.99 jeans down to $4.48)
ReplyDeleteGo to Sams Club... buy in bulk and save!! chefl@swbell.net
ReplyDeleteI use the internet to check prices and find out who has the best prices. Sometimes I can buy it online for much cheaper than I can in the stores!
ReplyDeleteI check the circulars for the best deals before shopping.
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I go by the supply list and buy only what's needed.
ReplyDeleteI just buy the must haves at discount places
ReplyDeleteI watch the sales ads and try to get what I need as cheap as possible on sale like crayons, markers, pens pencils, notebooks and folders most of these can be purchased at less thane 30 cents a piece if you shop around
ReplyDeleteI love to work with other moms and buy in bulk. This saves time and money. One parent takes one item off the supply list and buys for other kids too, repeat this several times and the list is done!
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I always buy clothing 2nd hand.
ReplyDeleteeg kaufman
Coupons, coupons, coupons!!
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Just pay attention to weekly ads and also TV commercials there are fantastic deals out there
ReplyDeletetry to go to stores that double coupons
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I always look for sales in sale ads, even if it means going to several different stores to get everything
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I check the ads and use coupons. Sometimes places have things for a penny!
ReplyDeleteWe take advantage of our state's tax free weekend, use coupons, and buy on sale! Also, only buy what you need.
ReplyDeleteshopping early for stationary supplies. I look at all the clearance sections, especially office supply stores. Staples, Office Depot and the such have the BEST clearance items during the summer months.
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Check out all of the sale ads and use coupons if you have them. We also get a tax free weekend here.
ReplyDeleteCoupons always looking for them!
ReplyDeleteMy moneysaving tip is to keep an eye on the sales circulars each week to spot good deals.
ReplyDeleteSales and Coupons...often online sales can be even better than going to the store which saves gas and time.
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read and compare circulars
ReplyDeletewatch for sales all summer and buy a little each week so you don't have everything to buy when school starts
ReplyDeletei look for sales
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Stack coupons with sales, and stockpile for the year when you find a rock bottom price.
ReplyDeleteTracy Awalt Juliano
My tip is look for clothes on discount .
ReplyDeleteOnly buy what you need- look at the supplies and left-overs from the previous year. Did you buy a 96 count box of crayons and they're still practically new? Re-use them for this year or just buy a 24 count pack!
ReplyDeleteI buy a little bit at a time as things go on sale
ReplyDeleteI go on Tax free weekend to save money!
ReplyDeleteWait until school starts and find out what the teacher REALLY needs right of the bat!
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Shop the sales and stock up on paper pens and pencils spirals too!
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I shop end of the season sales and try to always use coupons. Thank you! Laurie Adams,adamsfmreviews at comcast.net
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I go to the 99cent store.
ReplyDeleteI check out blogs that compare the prices then I make a list, use coupons and I am off.
ReplyDeleteI try to hit up the sales
ReplyDeleteI search the Internet and many blogs for sales and good deals, takes time but worth it. I use coupons as well.
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I shop the sales and stock up on what I know they'll need later.
ReplyDeleteI go store from store and pick up the best priced sales items at each store.
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My best tip for saving money is to shop tax free weekend.
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I make a shopping list and stick to it. I buy everything on sales.
ReplyDeleteGo to the office supply stores and snag up whatever cheap deals they have for the week.
ReplyDeleteHit the sales...so many back to school bargains out there...and make a list. :-) Thank you.
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Make a shopping list, set a budget and stick to it.
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Take an inventory of what you already have. Something that still fits from last Spring might be a whole new outfit with just a piece or two for Fall.
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check all the different store prices beforehand, make lists and use whatever coupons you can. Also shop for school clothes at the end of previous season
ReplyDeleteWe just buy the essentials (i.e. we don't buy any duplicates of items we already have) and use coupons.
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Make sure you buy extras for the second half of the year ahead of time while it's all cheap
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I like to stock up when I find good deals. I have a bin to store extras which we use as we need the throughout the year. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletemrsmchappell at gmail dot com
try to go when they have tax free weekend and when they have like end of the year deals and buy multiples if you can...
ReplyDeleteI shop early for clothes and stuff, but I wait to shop for the supplies when all the store's have them for cheap.
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Check the weekly ads. Not all sales happen at the same time. Also, shop at second hand stores. They often have things like notebooks and binders for cheap :)
ReplyDeleteI stock up on items the year before when they are on sale for 75-90% off.
ReplyDeleteI wait until everything goes on clearance, than I would stock up on everything. Also, by that time, you get the teacher's list, so you don't buy unnessecary items.
ReplyDeleteStudy the ads and stock up for the entire year when prices are at their best.
ReplyDeleteCheck the sale ads and stock up!
ReplyDeleteWait for the stores to have their big back to school sale, Staples will have folders for 1cent, I stocked up last year and might not even need to buy anymore this year! School supplies usually do not change each year, so stock up when you find a great sale!
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ReplyDeleteAvoid the major stores for as much of the stuff as you can.
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I stock up on sales year round
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i really like checking fb daily for great deals! thanks to all the bloggers!!!
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I watch for all the sales and follow several couponing blogs to see what the freebies are. I also stack the coupons as well to max out the savings.
ReplyDeleteGather what you have so you don't spend money on duplicates.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to watch for school supply sales.
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Use coupons and shop for things on sale so you get double the savings
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Absolutely follow the different ads (Target, Walmart, ToysRUs) and make a list of who has the best deals that week. Don't be scared to buy your school supplies at multiple different stores. For example, we bought a backpack from Toys R Us because we got a lunchbox for free, but I fully intend to go buy crayons from Walmart for a quarter! And be willing to try the store brand, Target's Up & Up has great items!
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It is about group shopping. Most store offer cheap packs of school items. 1/person, so a group can get more. We all share. We all win.
ReplyDeleteI stock up on lunch bags at the before school sales
ReplyDeleteMake sure to stock up before school starts. Sales are much better before school is in session. s2inamug at aim dot com
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ReplyDeleteThanks! Janna Johnson jannajanna@hotmail.com janna@feedyourpig on GFC
Buy all year round when school supplies are on sale, not just at the start of school :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI stock up throughout the year, especially after the rush in september when everthing is on clearence. This year, I just need to pull the supplies listed and get a few pairs of shoes.
ReplyDeleteplan ahead... there are awesome deals everywhere at this time of year. Plan your trip so you know where to get what
ReplyDeletepay attention to local announcements because some churches and businesses giveaway free school supplies. otherwise, check the sales ads online and prepare a list of who has the best deals.
ReplyDeleteI watch all of the sales.
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I try to save money by only purchasing what we're really going to need right away in school- the rest I buy after school starts when it's on clearance- then I stock up!
ReplyDeleteRead the circulars for items on sale, research online the stores you want to shop at, see if they have reward plans you can cash in on and use coupons. See if the stores double coupons or price match.
ReplyDeleteI shop the penny deals offered by Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, etc....and I stock up!
ReplyDeleteMaureen
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I stock up all year round when the stores have sales. That way I usually have some of the supplies on hand when school starts.
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shopping clearance racks
ReplyDeletethe usual - i watch the clearance areas and also stock up whenever there is a big sale. this stuff doesn't go bad!
ReplyDeleteI don't buy everything at once look at what's on sale every week and pick up an item or two
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Look at the local sale circulars that come in the mail or your local paper
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ReplyDeleteMy best trick is to check the prices of what I'm going to buy online before I go shopping.
ReplyDeletecompare prices, use coupons, and we always go during the tax free weekend
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match coupons with sales.
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Pick up things throughout the year as they are on sale
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Use coupons, check sale papers for current weeks and upcoming weeks when possible, and try to combine sales with coupons.
ReplyDeleteAlways check prices online before you head out the door to at least give you a good general idea of how much you should spend.
ReplyDeleteGet your supplies when things go on sale
ReplyDeleteI use back to school shopping sales, and also use newspaper coupons and printed coupons
ReplyDeleteMy best tip is to get the basics on your child's list. It never fails that if I have bought every single item on the pre school year list that my child's teacher will send an amended list home on the first day.
ReplyDeleteI save money by combining coupons with sales and also sticking to a shopping list. Thanks for the chance to win!
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When you buy qualifying school supplies (or anything else) at Amazon, if you purchase over a certain amount (I think it's $25) you'll get free shipping. Also if you know you're going to run out and need more of a thing on a regular basis, you can do a "subscribe & save" and have it shipped to you regularly, with a discount that usually ends up being cheaper than you'll ever find at any store. Happy Amazoning!
ReplyDeleteI always wait for the sales or I go to the clearance section
ReplyDeletehelyn4 at yahoo dot com
I never buy anything that isn't on sale. It's a rule!
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I go to the store with the cheapest prices and then stock up for the whole year.
ReplyDeleteStick with cash and your budget. Keep the credit cards at home!
ReplyDelete(Virginia Rowell)
Wait for the sales papers to come out and then comparison shop so that you don't have to go around to different stores. thank you!
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Look at different sales.
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buy things when they are on sale
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Stock up on items whenever they're on sale.
ReplyDeletetake advantage of the tax free weekend, use coupons, and stock up on the penny items sales at various retailers - - - Paul T/Pauline T aka Paul Tran..... emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI shop at thrift stores and yard sales and stock up on the sales throughout the year
ReplyDeleteShop during the tax free weekend. Check online beforehand for coupons.
ReplyDeleteI stock up on cheap filler paper and $10 notebooks.
ReplyDeleteI order with friends online to save on shipping.
ReplyDeleteI WAIT FOR THE BACK TO SCHOOL SALES :)
ReplyDelete(SHAYNA B.)
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watch the ads
ReplyDeleteUse coupons and once school supplies go on sale stock up for next year.
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ReplyDeleteShop year around and buy when things are on sale
ReplyDeleteI check the Sunday ads.
ReplyDeleteCheck out thrift stores for backpacks & clothes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest.
My best tip is to go to the big stores, like Walmart and try to get everything done in one place
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Making sure to check out the sales circulars, and coupons, where possible.
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