Back to school: Why and where to get your stationery before Christmas
Take charge of that school stationery list for next year now, with these tips.
The schools are winding down, you’re looking forward to the end-of-year break, and your mind is on Christmas and getting through this month, budget intact.
The last thing on your mind may be the school stationery list, but now is in fact the perfect time to tackle it.
4 great reasons to buy back-to-school stationery now:
• Once you’ve priced everything and bought it, you know how much you have left for the holidays and Christmas. Any thirteenth cheques or bonuses can be spent on jollifications.
• It’ll take away the stress of having to shop a few days before the school opens (spoiler: it starts early in January next year).
• Kids like to feel prepared. Leaving school-supply shopping till the last minute could cause a level of anxiety in some kids, especially those already nervous about school, and it could drive you up the wall.
• Certain items may be sold out by the time you get there.
Lost? Here’s what to do:
• If you haven’t yet received the school’s stationery list for next year, enquire at the school office before the schools close on Wednesday 10 December.
• Some schools buy in bulk and offer your child a stationery pack at a set price. Take the leap and buy it this side of the holidays.
• Other schools may offer a deal through a preferred stationer. Remember to return the form and money to the school office in time.
• If family members ask about Christmas presents for your children, consider giving them options from the stationery list to add as stocking fillers. A glue stick here, some wax crayons there, and before you know it your kid is kitted out for school.
There are some great online shopping options if you’d rather avoid the December crowds.
