Here are some tips on how you can save on money while purchasing school supplies for your kid: 1. Have a game plan- Ensure you have a checklist of things to purchase. Schools typically give them out in the course of registration or enrollment. Ensure that you have the checklist on hand particularly when you go start purchasing at your local school stationary store or supplies store.

2. Recycle or reuse- You would not have to pay a single penny. You may save up on purchasing school supplies by reusing or recycling stuff that is already there in your house! Look at your checklist and then go ahead and look through that massive pile of what looks like junk in your bags, closet, desk drawers or your child's room and check the stuff lying around there. Ensure all of the ink of your new found ball pen fortune and chuck away the ones that are not working. Clean the pens, Sharpen pencils or other school supply product that can still be utilized. You and your kids will not only save cash but save the earth as well by being a good and accountable customer.

3. Purchase wisely- "Knowing is half the battle" as G.I. Joe once whispered. So get your game plan on the roll by inspecting out your school supply’s stores or local bookstores and compare costs. Also, some have found a lot of inexpensive or reasonable school supplies like ballpoint pens, rulers, erasers or notebooks at bargain stalls, shops or bazaars. You can perhaps get a better discount if you purchase wholesale. There are stores like that and perhaps that could work for you.