http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/08/9-ways-to-save-on-back-to-school-shopping/ A blog about frugal living Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/08/9-ways-to-save-on-back-to-school-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2619 Karen Kessinger Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:26:21 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1807#comment-2619 Our school sent home the next year's supply list at the end of last year, so I could do the inventory of what we already had and then watch the sale papers for the really good deals-- like boxes of Crayons for .20 each and pocket folders for pennies a piece. Although I didn't get it all in one stop, I thought I got some great deals by keeping the running shopping list. Our school sent home the next year’s supply list at the end of last year, so I could do the inventory of what we already had and then watch the sale papers for the really good deals– like boxes of Crayons for .20 each and pocket folders for pennies a piece. Although I didn’t get it all in one stop, I thought I got some great deals by keeping the running shopping list.

]]> http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/08/9-ways-to-save-on-back-to-school-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2621 leahingram Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:48:21 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1807#comment-2621 I love the idea of a clothing swap for the school! Have you thought about charging a nominal fee to participate--like $5--and then it can become a fundraiser, too? I love the idea of a clothing swap for the school! Have you thought about charging a nominal fee to participate–like $5–and then it can become a fundraiser, too?

]]> http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/08/9-ways-to-save-on-back-to-school-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2620 Karin Elliott Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:24:49 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1807#comment-2620 Hi Leah, We are in North Georgia and just started our 3rd week of school. My kids love getting the school spirit wear but that can add up fast at $15-$18 per shirt! Our PTO is trying to organize a "Recycle" spirit wear shop where the kids hand down their gently worn shirts. That saves a ton of money and most of the kids think it's cool! Hi Leah,
We are in North Georgia and just started our 3rd week of school. My kids love getting the school spirit wear but that can add up fast at $15-$18 per shirt! Our PTO is trying to organize a “Recycle” spirit wear shop where the kids hand down their gently worn shirts. That saves a ton of money and most of the kids think it’s cool!

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