Audra Jennings

Looking for back-to-school deals and bargains? The Money Saving Mom Crystal Paine always has great information on her blog  about where to find the best deals at stores and online. Today, I'd like to share with you some advice on shopping for school supplies and back-to-school clothes.  3 Simple Ways to Save Money on Back-To-School Supplies 1.   Start Early Don’t wait until the last minute to get your back-to-school shopping done. Not only is it stressful to wait until the last minute to shop, but you’ll also spend a lot more money. Big store chains like Target and Walmart, drug stores like CVS and Walgreens, and office supply stores like Office Depot and Staples begin their back-to-school sales a number of weeks before school actually starts. Start picking up the best deals each week (like the $0.01 bargains at Staples or the free-after-rebate offers at Office Depot) and by the time when most people begin their back-to-school shopping, you will already...

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