As the calendar turns to August it’s time to think about back to school season. While it’s always exciting to start a new year of school, shopping for supplies can be an expensive proposition for families. Here are some tips for keeping things affordable.
When doing back to school shopping you can save money by creating a budget, shopping sales and comparing prices online, reusing and repurposing items, and by buying items in bulk. Another option is to look for back to school drives in your area. Often these events will have free backpacks and other supplies for those who need it. Below are a few such events coming up in our area. Click the red titles below to see the event details and location and find similar events in your community.
Burlington
COTS Back to School Bonanza – Saturday, August 2nd, 12:00pm-3:00pm
South Burlington
South Burlington Nite Out #6 – Thursday, July 31st, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Ignite Church Back to School Bash – Sunday, August 10th, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Swanton
Swanton Back to School BBQ – Wednesday, August 20th, 4:00pm-6:00pm