THE day is fast approaching - the kids go back to school after the summer holidays. But before the big day, parents are having to shell out for an entire new uniform to fit their children for the next school year. And while there are more and more shops putting their prices down to make things easier for parents, the bill can still be extortionate considering they also have to buy shoes and stationery.
So mum-of-three Sarah Merrygold - wife of JLS singer Aston - decided to see if she could get an entire look for her youngest for under £50. She documented the trip in a video on her TikTok page, as she began: "When it comes to back to school, let's face it, it's not cheap. "And now I have Macaulay starting reception, he needs everything too!" Read more Parenting stories First off were the school trousers, with Sarah picking up two pairs for the "great price" of £6.
50. She then got a pair of black trainer shoes for £12, as well as a 10-pack of white socks for £2.80.
"There is loads of choice when it comes to stationery too, so something to keep all our little ones happy," Sarah continued. As Macaulay is a Spiderman fan, Sarah picked up a themed stationery set for £4, and a cute backpack. Most read in Fabulous "The question is, have I managed to stay under £50 though?" she concluded.
She then showed Macaulay kitted out in his school look, as she revealed she'd spent £47.80 in total. "Let’s face it going back to school isn’t cheap especially if you have more than one to.