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6 Ways to Lower School Costs
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These 6 ways to lower school costs, should give you a good start at saving money.
| 1. | Check into car pooling with your neighbors to take kids to school? Save on gas money and get a break from driving. |
| 2. | There is nothing wrong with re-using a used notebook from the previous year. Clean out any used pages and your all set If you have to buy some new notebooks, look for the ones that are just a plain color, any notebooks with fancy pictures always cost more and they are not needed. |
| 3. | Buy in bulk, if your buying supplies for several children. It is usually cheaper to pick up a package of 12 pens rather than buying two or three individually. |
| 4. | Have your kids try all their schools clothes on from last year, so you can evaluate what is needed for the new school year. Get together with your neighbors and see if you can swap clothes. Take advantage of thrift and consignment stores. |
| 5. | Can your children quality for a free lunch with a national assistance program? If not, make them a nutritious bag lunch. |
| 6. | Check the newspaper for sales on school supplies and shop multiple stores for good sales. |
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