Back to school shopping
For some parents these days, back-to-school shopping practically began when school ended.
But many parents are still scrambling to finish some last-minute shopping in the few remaining days of summer vacation (though some students in Maryland began a new school year this week).
The average family has completed less than 50 percent of shopping for kindergarten-through-12th-grade students, according to a new survey released this week by the National Retail Federation.
And given the shaky economy, parents plan to spend on average $603.63, which is about three dollars short of last year's total, according to the NRF.
How closely are you watching your wallet? Are you sticking to a budget?
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So far, I've only purchased the list of supplies for school (less than $50) and a new bookbag. Since it's so warm, my son is still wearing his shorts and t-shirts and we haven't purchased fall clothing yet.
Posted by: MadCow | August 24, 2011 8:30 AM