Friday, August 19, 2011

Back-to-School Shopping & Specials

Back To School (Extra-Curricular Edition)With September just around the corner, as parents you are gearing up to get your kids Back to School Shopping. This means you will be shopping for school supplies, clothing and accessories to prepare your kids.

Shopping wisely takes some skill and planning. During this time of the year, most retailers have back-to-school discounts and sales so keep an eye on them. But before, you go out shopping, consider the following back-to-school shopping tips so you can get the most bang for your buck:

  • Get your kids involved in the process;
  • Take an inventory of all school supplies you already have;
  • Set a budget for your shopping;
  • Create a shopping list of supplies needed;
  • Stick to your budget and avoid impulse purchases.

When shopping for items that are on discount, ensure that you understand the refund or exchange policies.

Target.com has some special back-to-school discounts, spend $75, get 20% off plus free shipping. Also, Amazon.com has several discounts, click the banner below.