Education

Back to school shopping; pain or pleasure?

Posted: Aug 20, 2012 4:32 AM by Dustin Klemann - Q2 News
Updated: Aug 20, 2012 11:23 AM

BILLINGS - With school just days away, it can be a scramble for parents to find the laundry list of items their kids need for the first day.

Even though Wednesday begins a new first day for students, sales can easily be found both at the store and online.

If those looking to avoid the headache long lines can make, hopping online could mean free shipping and items arriving on your door step in a matter of days.

Those 19.7 million enrolling in college courses this fall can rely on university discounts from electronic companies including Apple.

Don't forget the power of coupons too. Discounts can rack up as retailers still provide plenty of sale options with its coupon companion.

Regardless of how you shop, just remember the new school year is just around the corner and sales will continue throughout the month of August, into September.