Parents Spend More on Back-to-School Supplies than Save for Their Child's College Education

Appleton, Wisconsin, August 14, 2014 (Newswire.com) - This year parents are digging deeper into their pockets to shell out more than ever for school supplies - 12% more according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). In response, SchoolSupplies.com, a new school supply retailer, teamed up with teachers across the United States to ensure they offer parents something new this to back-to-school season: brand name school supply bundles that contain exactly what students need - no list necessary!

“Back to school shopping is definitely giving parents sticker shock,” shared Jeff Goldenberg, CEO of SchoolSupplies.com, “Lists are getting longer, because items like tissues, and disinfectant wipes never used to be on them. It's clear that classroom needs are changing so why are we not changing the way we meet parent's needs?”

Back to school shopping is definitely giving parents sticker shock... It's clear that classroom needs are changing so why are we not changing the way we meet parent's needs?

Jeff Goldenberg, CEO, SchoolSupplies.com

According to the Capital One, more than 1 in 5 American families are spending more on school supplies than saving for their child’s college education. For 53% of Americans families, the annual shopping trip will average $669.28 - the most expensive year to date. Budget cuts may be to blame, causing longer recommended supply lists, however, not all items are required - this makes for a confusing and expensive shopping trip for parents - especially when last minute shopping.

In response, SchoolSupplies.com’s offers school supply bundles that carry exactly what each student needs for the school year. Featuring the nation’s top brands, such as Crayola, Elmer’s, Post-it and Fiskars (to name a few) at prices 20-30% less than compared to shopping the same items separately in store - plus, the bundles are time saving, thanks to free shipping across the United States.

Each school supply bundle is customized per grade and meets the strict approval of SchoolSupplies.com’s very own Teacher Advisory Board. This council of 8 educators from across the United States represents classes K-12 and act as SchoolSupplies.com’s window into America’s classroom.

Opting for SchoolSupplies.com saves parents from the pressure of last minute, back to school shopping gives parents a helping hand they can trust - everything they need, shipped free, no store required.

About SchoolSupplies.com
SchoolSupplies.com saves parents time and money by making back-to-school supply shopping easy & more convenient. SchoolSupplies.com is stocked with great grade specific, teacher curated & approved school supply bundles - shipped free! In addition, SchoolSupplies.com donates $1 from each bundle sold to the charity, The Family Giving Tree,  in order to supply an in-need child with a backpack full of school supplies this back-to-school season.