It’s That Time of Year Again…

Do you have children that go to school? Do you own your own business? Are you a school teacher? Are you an accountant? Do you use a lot of paper goods during the year? Well, it’s that time of year again. The stores are full of “back to school” sales and it is the perfect time of year to get all the supplies you need for the entire year at bargain prices. My husband and I own our own business and up to a few years ago we had children in school. I would put aside money just for these sales. I make a list of what we will need for the whole year and then I start watching the sales. I use a lot of the duo tang pocket folders in my business. Last year I was able to buy them for 20/$1.00, that’s five cents each. I bought about 200. During the year they will cost me about 25 cents, or more, each. Why would I want to pay more? We use the 5 subject spiral college lined notebooks, so I buy them for about $ 1.00 each instead of $ 4.00 during the year. My daughter Bonnie uses glue sticks when she is doing her expense reports so I buy glue for ten cents a tube instead of 49cents later. Do you see where I am going with this? Watch your sale/ad sheets and buy the supplies you need during this “back to school” season.

It’s also a good time to purchase clothing. My husband is a locksmith and he goes through blue jeans like crazy. I will go buy him all the jeans he will need for the entire year. Most everyone has their jeans on sale during this time period. They are competing with each other for the best price and it is to your advantage to buy now. Like I said, it is a good idea to put a little money aside for these sales. It is well worth your while.

Another good thing to buy this time of year is office furniture. Office Depot and Office Max and other stores will advertise desks, chairs, lamps & etc. at discounted prices. If you need office furniture, this is a good time to buy.