Save on School Supplies

6 Quick  Money Saving Tips for School Supplies:
 School supplies add up so quickly, notebooks, pens, calculators, computers, the books themselves (for college).So finduing ways to save is a must!


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1. Get your kids involved – Giving your kids a budget for school supplies & taking  them shopping with you, teaches  money management, and other consumer skills.
2. Shop Online – Did you know at Amazon.ca you can find both new and used graphing calculators at a fraction of the in-store cost?
3. Buy in bulk – Get together with a neighbour and split bulk packages for notebooks, pens etc,
4. Need a computer? Think green! Look up a local shop Like NP_Media in Omemee, who pride themselves in creating custom “Green Machine” solutions to fit your buddget. Tiger Direct is a great source too!
5. Recycle old supplies – Sometimes it’s easier to persuade  kids to reuse when they’re involved in revamping the old ones with decorations or rewarding them with half the savings as an incentive.
6. Buy used textbooks – Amazon.ca also has great prices on  used textbooks. They are also currently (as of 2010) offering free two-day shipping for college students.

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