I'm a former teacher. I only splurge on 2 school supplies.

Business Insider | 03-09-2026 01:53pm |

A former teacher shares tips for saving money on school supplies, noting that she used to spend about $100 per year on supplies for her child. After becoming a teacher, she realized many items can be reused or bought off-brand. She now splurges only on backpacks and lunchboxes, while saving on basics like notebooks and markers. Her advice includes recycling items from previous school years.

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