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Back to School: How to Tame the Spending Beast

To avoid overspending, parents should set a realistic budget from the outset

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January 21, 2025
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As the festive season fades into memory, many parents face another financial challenge: the back-to-school shopping tradition. Just when it feels like your wallet might be catching its breath after the holiday spending, the rush of preparing for the new school term arrives.

From school uniforms to stationery, snacks, and toiletries, the list of items needed for the new term can feel endless—and the costs quickly add up. For many families, this time of year brings a sense of panic, especially when trying to replace outgrown clothing or damaged items. The temptation to indulge in panic buying or impulse purchases can be strong. But before you start loading your cart with everything on the school supply list, a little planning and budgeting can help you navigate the back-to-school spending beast more effectively.

Start by tapping into seasonal sales. Supermarkets across the country, such as Carrefour, Fraine, Mega Standard, Qaulity and Capital Shoppers, often offer discounts on a wide variety of school supplies and household goods just before the school year begins. Whether it’s essential pencils, pens, or notebooks, or even larger items like bags and reams of paper, these stores often provide sales that can save families a substantial amount of money. For example, Carrefour offers price reductions on everything from stationery to food items like juice, cornflakes, and powdered milk by as much as 50% ensuring that your child’s necessities are stocked up without breaking the bank.

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Local stores can also offer competitive prices, sometimes even beating larger chains. Additionally, they offer the added benefit of haggling. Whether you’re buying a few items or stocking up on bulk quantities, these shops can provide flexibility in meeting the specific needs of your child, often with the added bonus of lower prices on everyday goods.

With so many options available, it’s easy to get caught up in buying more than necessary. To avoid overspending, parents should set a realistic budget from the outset. Prioritize immediate needs like new shoes, uniforms, and school bags before considering less urgent items such as stationery, snacks, or extra textbooks.

Another way to ease the financial pressure is by buying in bulk. Non-perishable items like pens, pencils, and notebooks can be bought in larger quantities, saving money and reducing the number of trips to the store throughout the term. The same goes for snacks and beverages. For example, buying a large box of cornflakes or a 5-liter bottle of flavored juice can help reduce costs over time. While the upfront investment may seem higher, these items will last longer, sparing you from last-minute runs to the store when supplies run low.

Finally, remember that back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to be a stressful, all-consuming event. With a little research, an eye for discounts, and some strategic bulk buying, parents can minimize the financial burden while still providing everything their children need.

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