Frugal Moms

While at the feed store….yes the feed store…it was brought to my attention that HOW you shop can save money too. For example every year at this time stores have insane prices for school supplies. I used to employ this method for everything.

Try shopping for one to two years worth of school supplies when they are all on sale.

After Halloween (better known as Samhain by us Pagans) buy candy, same with Yule (aka Christmas)

In fact after each season stores have really good sales.

I used to buy children’s shoes, coats, clothes, 3 or 4 sizes bigger than my kids if the price was low enough. I have so many children one of them would fit it while in the correct season. If not I could give it as a gift to a neighbour child or a nephew. The point is I was always with a gift for any child at any time.

I did this until I had no more room in my “present box”. After it was full, I had enough presents for all of my children and a few other kids for two years. All of it was bought for 75% to 95% of the original price and brand new in great condition. I only bought useful items like pens, pencils, paper, clothes, shoes, hair ties, undies, socks, hats, gloves, batteries, brushes, combs, and bath sets. This way I always had a nice gift to give, and it didn’t cost a fortune.

So think about that when your catching those school sales. Think how much will I need for the next two years and see if you can’t use it. Also think, could this work as a gift? If so double up.