KITTING out the kids for back to school can be an expensive business. But one single mum-of-four has revealed the clever hacks she uses to save money on the process. 8 A single mum-of-four has shared the clever hacks she swears by to save money on the back-to-school uniform haul Credit: TikTok / @mummybudgets 8 She bought two cardigans for £10 from Sainsbury's, rather than getting pricey embroidered ones Credit: TikTok / @mummybudgets 8 Her teenage boys are "fussy" with their clothes, so she shopped around for the cheapest branded bits Credit: TikTok / @mummybudgets 8 She bought a pair of adidas trainers for just £14 from the TK Maxx website Credit: TikTok / @mummybudgets The mum, known online as Mummy Budgets, took to her TikTok page to share the tricks, kicking off with a trip to Sainsbury's.
Showing a pack of two blue cardigans for £10, she explained: "I've stopped getting embroidered school logos on jumpers - found these at Tu, they're so pretty 2 for £10." She got some skorts, which she said are "the best" because you don't need to "put shorts underneath", and nabbed three white shirts for just £8. "These are great value," she added.
Read more Parenting stories SCHOOL GREAT I’m a fashion editor - the best mums’ back-to-school outfits for under £40 SCHOOLBOY ERROR Mums reveal the back-to-school mistake you should never make "I get a lot of stuff in July before they hike up the prices in August!" She found some "pretty and comfy" school shoes for £17 in the supermarket, as well as a pack of two cycling shorts for £4. But when it comes to her teenage boys, they are "really fussy and only want branded things so I have to shop around to get the best deals". So she headed to Sports Direct, where she managed to get packs of adidas socks for £5 each, a pair of swim shorts for £6 and a pair of Speedos for £2.
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99. "Back to school shopping doesn't have to cost a fortune," she concluded. "I know some things are unavoidable but there is definitely cheaper options available for other things.
" Other parents were quick to praise her for the inspiration in the comments section, with one writing: "Aww, lovely bundle - you should be proud! "Not easy these days!" "Ooh I didn’t know Sainsbury's did skorts! I will have to keep an eye out," another added. EXTRA HELP WITH SCHOOL UNIFORM COSTS IF you can't get targeted help from your council, you might have some other options available to you. In some areas, you can talk directly to your school, which might be able to offer you clothing.
Or, you might be able to get cheap garments from low-budget shops or charity stores. Some charities offer help to families in need too. But bear in mind charities often have a limited amount of money to give and usually have specific criteria which must be met in order to get a grant.
Charity Turn2Us has a free grants search tool on its website which you can use to find out what help is available to you. Meanwhile, you can always try approaching your nearest Citizens' Advice branch. If you don't know where your nearest Citizens' Advice branch is, you can find out by visiting www.
citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/nearby/.
If you're not eligible for a school uniform grant you might be able to get help through the Household Support Fund . "It costs a fortune for back to school stuff," a third sighed. "My son's at secondary school his bag was £49, shoes £80 - the list goes on.
Read more on the Scottish Sun 'I WAS FUMING' Charlie Mulgrew on trauma of child neglect accusation by Michelle Mone BUSINESS BLOW Major DIY retailer with 140 stores to shut Scottish branch "Thank god my girl's only in reception!" "I literally put all my change in a tub to go towards their school uniform, had £87," someone else wrote. 8 She always gets her accessories from Home Bargains Credit: TikTok / @mummybudgets 8 She said the store has a great selection at a very reasonable price Credit: TikTok / @mummybudgets 8 As well as super cute lunch box options for less than a fiver Credit: TikTok / @mummybudgets 8 And cartoon water bottles for £1.49 Credit: TikTok / @mummybudgets.
