School Supplies Drain the Wallet

Most parents realize that buying all of the school supplies their kids need before they get on the school bus for their first day of school can be expensive, which is why it is important to shop around and find the best bargains available.

Here are some average prices for some of the most widely purchased items taken from Walmart.com and Staples.com to give parents an idea of how much money they will need when they go out and do some back to school shopping.

Backpack - $8.00
Lunch bag - $5.99
Pencils - $7.97
Erasers - $1.48
Pencil box/pouch - $2.29
Pens - $9.97
Crayons - $0.80
Colored Pencils - $2.84
Ruler - $0.65
Blunt tip scissors - $2.25
Glue stick - $0.50
Markers (waterproof) - $5.49
Book covers - $19.95 (5 count)
Composition notebook - $7.00
1 Subject notebook - $2.47 (4 count)
Folders - $3.70 (5 count)
3-Ring Binder and filler paper - $20.88 (4 count)
Tissues - $1.37

Total: $103.60

What is the value of making sure your children get the best education they can to prepare for life? Priceless.