5 Ways to Cut Costs During
Back-to-School Shopping As summer vacation comes to an end, many
parents are dreading the thought of facing
a huge back-to-school shopping bill. According to the National Retail
Federation, parents spend an annual
average of almost $700 on school supplies. Here are five cost-cutting tips to help you
save money on back-to-school shopping. 1. Roundup the Supplies You Have:

Before you go out and buy all new materials, take stock
of what your kids still have from last year’s supplies. 2. Visit the Local Dollar Store:

When it comes to basic supplies such as pens,
paper and notebooks, the Dollar Store often
offers these items for significantly lower prices. 3. Deal Hunt for Big-Ticket Items:
Coupon searching can be time consuming,
so try to focus your efforts on the more
expensive items you’ll need to purchase. 4. Only Buy What You Need:
Most stores mark up their prices during back-to-school
time, so if there are supplies you don’t immediately
need, wait until after school starts to purchase them. 5. Spend Time Shopping Online:
Shopping online not only saves time,
but it also helps you stay true to your
shopping list and only buy what you need.