How Do You Shop The Back To School Sales?
Banners begin to appear soon after July 4, announcing the approach of a parents’ second most expensive season–back to school. Parents with school-aged children understand that back to school sales can be more harrowing than Black Friday. They also know that to survive a sale, you must have a plan. Gather the lists. Savvy schools now send the supply lists out with the report cards at the end of the school year. Take the lists and create one master list to take with you when shopping. Search the local newspapers for flyers announcing the sales for the week. The Sunday paper is the best one-stop for the weekly ads. It is also a great place to find coupons; both in-store and manufacturer savings reserved for smart coupon clippers. Match the ads and the coupons with the items on your list. Try the Internet. Most stores post the back to school sales online, so that busy parents can shop conveniently. However, by shopping online, you may miss out on great deals available in stores only. In a
