School Supplies- Shop the Stores.

This mornings Star Tribune reported thie start of the school supply shopping season - Variety Section page E1. The suggestion is the start early and shop. The lowest price for a particular item is going to be scattered in different stores. One suggestion was to check the listing by Carrie Rochs - http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2012/07/school-supply-deals-78-71412-includes-price-comparison-chart/ For a complete listing of deals on the various typical school supplies. Always best to confirm with the individually listed stores and prices change constantly. That is part of the marketing. The blog on Carrie's site contains practical ideas from families as well. One is don't forget to engrave names on things like graphing calculators and other electronic equipment. Permanent markers are great at home but white boards in schools can be ruined. The school year is long and prices are lower now then later in the winter. Look for the special deals and stock up the supplies for the year. If you shop Target don't forget your Red Card and designated Southwest as your school of choice.