Send your kids back to school with everything they need without spending all your hard-earned money using these tips.

Summer is coming to an end and back-to-school season is upon us. While your kids may be excited for the new school year, the thought of fitting back-to-school shopping expenses within your monthly budget is just another reason you are wishing it was the start of summer all over again.

Peoples Bank & Trust wants to help ease the cost of back-to-school shopping. Give these tips a thought before you hit the school supply section this month:

Stick to a list. From new clothes and shoes to school supplies, write out everything your kids need before you start any shopping. Once your list is made, only purchase items from this list when you get to the store.

Look for deals. Many folks choose to purchase all of their school supplies in one store. However, if you look through ads and do your research, you may discover that you can find some items from your list at more affordable prices in a variety of stores. Don’t forget to be coupon cutting as you search through store ads!

Get thrifty. After you have made your list, ask yourself if you or your kids already have any of these items. Reuse notebooks and pencils from last school year to help save a few extra bucks. When it comes to new clothes, check out lightly used clothing stores for the brand name clothes your kids want at the prices you can afford.

Get your kids involved. Let your kids be a part of the process when you create a list and budget for back-to-school shopping. Teach them the importance of saving and managing money. You can even make it a game by comparing costs and choosing the best deals.

Peoples Bank & Trust hopes that your kids have a great start to the new school year!

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