How you can avoid splashing out on a brand new uniform this year
With the start of the new school year looming, many parents will be shopping for essentials such as uniforms, stationary and school bags.
She said: “To avoid panic buying, at the end of the summer holidays do a quick audit of what you have left and write down any gaps. I usually wait until the end of summer because that way I know if the kids have grown and do actually need some new stuff or if there is still some wear in what we have. You don’t have to buy a new uniform; it’s not a rule.”
Lost property Many kids will loose or misplace items of their uniform during the year. Emma believes that parents can save some money by looking out for any lost property clear outs organised by the school - meaning you can find those lost items, or pick up essentials for less. If this is something that isn't already taking place at your school, then it could be worth making a suggestion.
Emma said: "With two boys, my biggest problem is battered knees. With a bit of Wonderweb you can easily turn trousers into shorts which should do for the first few weeks back at least. You could also use a needle and thread if you have the skills. I always forget about boys' trousers being adjustable, so remember that you can move that little button to make them bigger if they’ve grown a bit.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
House of the Dragon: Who is Emma D'Arcy and where have you seen them before?Meet House of the Dragon star Emma D'Arcy, who plays Princess Rhaenerys in the new prequel series…
Read more »
House of the Dragon's Emma D'Arcy was convinced prequel was 'some spoof version'We're still shocked people haven't seen Game of Thrones 🤯 House of the Dragon star Emma D’Arcy admitted they had never seen GoT before and thought the upcoming prequel was just ‘some spoof version.
Read more »
House of the Dragon: everything you need to know about the Game of Thrones prequelHouse of the Dragon: When does it start, how to watch and cast including Matt Smith & Emma D’Arcy
Read more »
How to cut pet costs during rising inflation as the annual price of keeping a dog hits £2kKeeping a dog now costs an average of £2,000 a year - but there are ways pet owners can keep costs down
Read more »
Cost of living crisis: Here are 7 simple ways to survive and saveSeven tips you can adopt to avoid the price hikes.
Read more »
Cost of living: Some parents say school clothes are becoming unaffordable, as 'uniform banks' open their doorsAn expert says parents may need to be more open to having conversations with their children about financial issues, while also creatively finding ways to make items last.
Read more »