Get the best back-to-school bargains, hands-down.
(Hello, colored pencils from your adult coloring book phase.)
Try these back-to-school shopping hacks to keep your spending under control.
(Save the trees!)
I’ve been a huge fan of L.L.
Bean backpacks, after mine lasted through high school, collegeandgrad school.
(And bonus: Those back-to-school clothes will be on sale to make room for holiday stuff!)
Do your supply shopping at a max of two spots to minimize the hassle of running all over town.
(And don’t forget what all those baggies do to the environment!)
Spring forreusable lunch containersfor sandwiches and snacks to help save the planet (and your pocketbook).
And you’re able to even do that with notebooks too.
(Bonus: Never worry about lost notes again!)
Buy Plain and DIY
You’ll pay more for the jazzier school supplies.
(That makes it easier for them to spot theirs in a sea of school supplies.)
(And let’s face it: Those extracurricular costs can really add up!)
Look for used equipment on places like Facebook Marketplace, Play It Again Sports, eBay, or Craigslist.
Odds are you’ll find some very gently used items for a significant discount.
