In this world of overpriced items, we fight to get good quality things for a reasonable price. It's nuts to but something for $5.00 but should be worth 0.50 cents.
School is coming (September 2nd for me). So that may not be soon but I am creating this article to help.
I have created a school supply list already and have decided on what I am doing. I am going to Staples and Walmart. In each store I will spend $20 and under except I'll go over for shoes and a backpack.
Shopping on a Budget
1. In your newspaper, look for good deals for good brands. Or, what I do is while I'm shopping, I'll look at the prices and write it in my ipod so I know how much I am saving.
2. Do the budget challenge. For just me, my budget it hopefully under $120. Then, you'll pick 2 stores. In those stores, you'll try to get under your budget. If you go over, you punish yourself, like no computer for a week except for school and work.
3. Sales come around the beginning of the school year, so shop then.
Here is my school supplies list, just incase you were wondering.
2, 1 inch binders
pencils
Prang pencil crayons
Markers
Sharpies
highlighters
sharpener
whiteout tape
scissors
pencil case
3-5 subject notebook
pens
2 set of dividers
eraser
3 folders
calculator
Backpack
indoor and outdoor shoes
ruler
glue stick
renforcements
sticky notes
collage ruled paper
hand sanitizer
lunch bag
water bottle
Hope this helped.
