Long lines at the bookstores, uniforms
and bags on the racks, packs of discounted snacks on the grocery shelves, these
are just some of the signs that summer is almost over and that the school
season is beginning to take its place.
How To Have A Stress-Free
Back-To-School Shopping
Just like how it is during Christmastime on December,
shopping can be a tiring and tough experience as soon as June sets in.
Everybody seems to be everywhere – going to and fro one bookshop to another and
picking endless back-to-school supplies for the kids.
Avoid the rush the season seems to
bring each time. Here are some tricks so you can shop with your children,
stress-free!
1.
Create a checklist. Identify
all items needed by your child – notebooks, pencils, eraser and sharpener,
glue, scotch tape, ruler and scissors, folders, brown envelopes, pad papers and
coloring materials. Not to mention uniform, socks and shoes, bag, hankies,
lunch box and tumbler. Print this checklist and start making an inventory of
what you already have so you’ll know what you still need to buy. Encourage your
kid to participate. During the listing session, build his curiosity by asking
what else you could have forgotten.
2.
Buy early. The
neatest trick is not to wait until the last minute but instead, begin the
buying process ahead of time. Talk to your child regarding when and where each
item will be bought. In this way, he’ll feel he is part of the planning stage
which can make the entire experience something he’ll look forward to.
3.
Do it in batches. Another
secret is not doing everything in one trip. To cite an example, it is a month
away before the opening of the class and you’re out with the family bonding in
one of the shopping malls in the Philippines
4.
Check for prices and deals. Do not forget to browse through the ads, flyers or in the
internet for special promotions. Be informed if there are ongoing sales near
your place.
5.
Always keep the sales receipts. This is especially helpful in case there is a need to return
an item or two.
