Shop the sales. Over the summer, many of the office supply stores and big box stores will have sales, such as 25 cents for a box of crayons. Stay informed by visiting stores’ websites and viewing circulars in the newspaper each week.
Visit discount stores, such as The Dollar Tree.
Shop in bulk. Go in with a neighbor or friend and buy larger quantities of items and split them between your children.
Many local organizations give out school supplies and backpacks over the summer and at the beginning of the school year. Be on the lookout for back to school events!