Tips for back-to-school shopping

Are you ready for the back-to-school shopping season?

We thought you might find these links to some of the best deals and specials handy. Compare prices online before heading off to the stores. This way you’ll know exactly what to get from where.

Remember these top tips:

1.    Always check the school’s requirements before buying stationery to avoid wasting money on unnecessary items.

2.    Before you head to the store, take a walk around your house to see if there are any items on your child’s school supply list that you might already have.

Here’s where you can save more on back-to-school supplies:

• Go to Woolworths for value-for-money school uniforms.

• Visit Waltons for all your stationery requirements.

• SPAR and SUPERSPAR also have fantastic specials on school stationery.

• Check out Shoprite’s latest back-to-school specials.

• Make shopping for supplies easier on the pocket with back-to-school specials, lunchbox ideas and EeziCoupons from Checkers.

• From uniforms to gear, stationery and lunchbox staples – Pick n Pay is your one-stop shop for back-to-school basics.