Back-to-school budget survival guide: How moms and dads can save time and money
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Back-to-school time is practically here. Smart tips for parents and caregivers include where and how to shop for kids' needs for the new school year — and how to save time and money.
"My kids’ school has a Facebook group where parents swap gently used clothing that their kids have grown out of it." "Sometimes when we think we’re getting a deal, we'll actually walk out with 10 more bags of items that we didn’t intend to buy." Invest in "staples," as opposed to trendier items for your kids. Purchasing key items in bulk can also be helpful, such as pencils, index cards and folders. One great idea: Split bulk deals with other parents who are shopping for the same items. One mom claims her 8-year-old has used the same lunch box since pre-school. Don’t forget the reusable water bottle. Look for one that’s stainless steel, chip-proof, dishwasher-safe and has minimal parts to clean and maintain. Jené Luciani Sena is a contributing lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
As a mom of four school-aged children, I know this quite well (my weekly grocery bill was upward of $600 recently!). A survey from Deloitte said that parents will spend an average of more than $600 per kid this year, which represents an increase of 8%.
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