7 Ways to Save Money on Back to School Supplies

Markers, pencils, notebooks, oh my! Back to school time means stocking up on tons of supplies. It seems as though the list never ends, and your budget takes a huge blow. This year, follow the tips below instead and see how you can save on back to school supplies. These 7 ways to save money on back to school supplies are easy to implement, and can offer you the supplies you need for less. Take a look!

1. Buy in bulk.
Chances are, you will need to restock your school supplies come mid year. Instead of buying a pack of a dozen pencils, buy a pack of three dozen. You will save money by buying in bulk and won’t need to refill come January.

2. Shop penny sales.
In the weeks leading up to back to school, many stores offer penny sales. Penny sales offer supplies for just a cent each, with a limit of usually 2-3 to each customer. Take friends and family with you so everyone can get the 2-3 penny items and in one trip, you can really stock up for less.

3. Shop your own home.
You would be amazed at how many supplies are already around your home. Open up junk drawers, look under beds, and check backpacks from last year to see what school supplies you may already have. Pile them and inventory the items so you can cross them off the supply list.

4. Opt for generic.
You can buy generic school supplies and save as much as 20%. Generic pencils, crayons, markers, and glue are just as good and cost so much less. Give them a try and keep a little extra cash in your pocket.

5. Shop wholesale.
Check out wholesale and office supply stores to see if there is a better bargain to be found. You might need to buy in larger quantities, but in the end you will still end up getting more bang for your buck.

6. Find those coupons.
Look for coupons in the Sunday paper, as companies will be trying hard to get your back to school dollar! Find coupons for markers, crayons, glue, and other products. Ask family and friends to clip their coupons for you as well.

7.  Get creative.
Instead of buying a fancy $3 notebook, grab the $1 notebook and let your child decorate it themselves. This can be done with folders and pencil boxes too. It still lets the child have something colorful and fun, but lets you spend a little less!

See how easy it can be to get the school supplies you need while keeping cash in your pocket? Try these tips out and you are sure to save!