5 Tips to Save on Back to School Shopping
There are a few occasions each year that are known for strapping us for cash. Surely, Christmas came to mind first, but if you have kids, back-to-school can be especially draining on your funds. Trendy styles, new shoes and backpacks don’t come cheap, and then add on any necessary electronics – it adds up quick.
Many times there is cash hiding in plain sight around our homes. Our garages, yards and basements can many times offer the solution to our cash shortfall during back-to-school shopping. Maybe that old hot water heater setting in the corner of your storage shed can be turned into the pens, notebooks and highlighters that your 10th grader needs this year. Or that barely running fridge is your answer to new football cleats for your Middle School running back.
At West Virginia Cashin we are always accepting those items that you don’t need or that can turn your tight budget into the SMART answer to back-to-school shopping. Besides the metals, plastics, appliances and paper products that we can Cashin for you, here are 5 tips on how to save money and the environment this back to school season:
- Shop Smart – take last year’s school clothes to your local consignment store and while you’re there see what clothes you can find for the upcoming school year.
- Swap – organize a yard sale or clothing swap among neighbors and friends.
- Upcycle – repair what you have or reuse for other purposes.
- Don’t Overbuy – don’t be tempted to buy more than you need.
- Purchase Recycled – ensure they’re made of recycled materials and will withstand time.
Help your kids to understand these decisions to greener shopping and why making smarter choices this fall can help the environment.
