As you can imagine, I get a lot of information flooding my inbox on a daily basis.  Part of managing this site is filtering through the information to find what is relevant, fresh, and exciting for you.  With the new school year up ahead, I thought it might be useful to share some tips I received for saving money this season (courtesy of World Vision):

• Become an avid coupon cutter – especially online. Mobile devices and the Internet make it easier than ever to locate discounts and coupons quickly.  If you own a smartphone, make use of applications that assist in finding coupons, discounts and information on local sales.

• Value the dollar. Stop by the local dollar store to take advantage of their selection of low-cost school supplies.

• Research local non-profit organizations. Local organizations like World Vision often host backpack distributions to provide supplies to families in need.

• Search your household. Take a supplies inventory or have a fun scavenger hunt of your home before hitting the stores. It may be surprising to find many left over pens, pencils and notebooks lying around.

• Stick to the list. Most teachers provide school supplies lists, and many students often come to the classroom with unnecessary materials.

What are you doing to cut costs this school season?

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