Practical Back To School Shopping Tips For Moms At National Book Store

Would you agree that moms love preparing ahead of time?  That's why even if it's still summer, at least in my calendar, almost every...

Would you agree that moms love preparing ahead of time?  That's why even if it's still summer, at least in my calendar, almost everyone seems to be busy with back to school stuff.

I admit that just like you, it's one of the seasons I am most excited about because it means shopping for new school supplies for our student children.  I have a fascination with smelling new papers, feeling the leaves of crisp notebooks, appreciating perfect edges of fragrant erasers, and testing mechanisms of unused pencil cases.  It brings so much joy to me because I am reminded about my childhood whenever I shop at National Book Store with my mom.

National Book Store, it's everyone's book store right?  I don't know anyone who didn't grow up with NBS.  Good timing for shopping because they are having a Grand Back To School Fair on May 24 - 26, 2019 at Glorietta Activity Center Palm Drive!  This then is a perfect time for mommies to shop for their children's school needs.
National Book Store Grand Back To School Fair
What's in store for you:

  • Variety of school supplies and More from different brands! 
  • Special offers from brands available only during the fair
  • On -stage program for three days like workshops, demos, games, and more! 
  • A chance to win up to PHP10K worth of National Book Store Gift Card and PHP 1000 worth of school supplies
List of on-stage demos, workshops for the 3-day Grand Back To School Fair

Raffle promo for a chance to win up to Php 10,000 worth of NBS Gift Card!
I'm inviting all of you to come and shop with me at the Grand Back To School Fair this weekend.  And while you're shopping, here are some practical shopping tips for you mommies:

PRACTICAL BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING TIPS:
1.  Scout your children's existing school supplies first.  Check if there are still unused art papers, pad papers, and other items that your children could still use in the coming school year.  This way you can save your budget for something else, maybe a book your child wants or some of the available accessories too!

2.  Bring a shopping checklist.  Your checklist will be your guide to your needs and wants.  It will also help you save time and energy.  If you know what you need to buy, go straight to that area and pick the items you need.  Your checklist will help you not overspend. On preparing lists, best to group your list for easier shopping reference (all paper needs, all coloring needs, all writing needs, all books, and so on) so when you go to NBS to shop, you go straight to the section where you could find the items on your list in one go.  This saves time.  Gladly, National Book Store has a Back To School Zone where you could check because it's complete and has wide array of brand choices.  In case you left or forgot to prepare a checklist, NBS has a complete back to school checklists in all their branches for Gradeschool, High School, and College.

3.  Shop early. I usually shop early to avoid long queues, preferably in the morning.   When you're early, this gives you a pleasurable time to go around National Book Store to see what other great finds you could score, after you're done shopping with the essentials.  Shopping early means lesser incidents of out-of-stocks, no rush, no stress, and no pressure.

4.  Set a budget and stick to it.  Moms love budgeting and I am sure you've got the back to school shopping covered.  One way to help you stick to your budget is to compare prices.  But remember not all lesser priced items should be considered.  Check its quality as well. I highly recommend Best Buy items and their Grab & Go packs, same quality at lower price.and bundles, you'll be surprised how much you could save!  One way to maximize your budget is to check out their promos such as bundled items and even Buy 1 Take 1.

5.  Shop in one book store.  I'm happy that National Book Store is complete, everything you may need for your children are there.  They have so many available brands for different items in varying price points.  This is a win for all shoppers with different budgets and needs.  Shopping in just one place is very convenient, saves you time, effort, energy, and money too!

For more promos, information, and updates follow National Book Store on
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nbsalert/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalbookstore/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbsalert
You may also check their website and shop online here: https://www.nationalbookstore.com/
For more Back To School online information: https://www.nationalbookstore.com/back-to-school
Follow their stories too with this hashtag: #BackToSchoolWithNBS


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Sharing with you my National Book Store Back To School shopping experience with Lani Lyutz:

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22 comments

  1. UnknownMay 24, 2019 at 11:59 AM

    Wow..thanks for the tips 😊😍

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  2. AnonymousMay 24, 2019 at 2:56 PM

    Naeexcite na din ako mag shopping ng school supplies. Wait ko nlng ang list sa 31. Thanks mamsh sa mga tips..
    -shamae

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  3. Joanna taronaMay 24, 2019 at 3:22 PM

    Napaka high quality talaga sa nbs,lahat na ata ng mga needs mo sa school mabibili mo,napaka affortable pa ng price & napaka easy to buy..madali hanapin kasi naka ayos ng maayos,no hassle sa pila..affortable & worth it kasi good quality

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  4. Joanna taronaMay 24, 2019 at 3:23 PM

    ❤❤❤❤❤

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  5. Rojean mae lamsinMay 24, 2019 at 3:56 PM

    Since mag grade 5 na si eldest ko;
    Notebooks
    Ballpen (black and red)
    Ruler
    Bag
    Shoes
    Crayons
    Pad paper
    Colored papers
    Plastic cover
    Liquid eraser
    Pentel pen


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  6. Jovelyn JoseMay 24, 2019 at 4:09 PM

    Thanks for sharing po

    Notebooks
    Pens
    Paper
    Bag
    Shoes
    Uniform
    Pencil
    Eraser
    Sharpener
    Pencil case

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  7. Adelfa ArcedeMay 24, 2019 at 4:54 PM

    My back to school shopping list:

    Bags, shoes, notebooks, pencils, Ballpen, paper, socks, eraser, Crayons, sharpener, and envelop.

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  8. Paul LamsinMay 24, 2019 at 5:48 PM

    Here is my list for my son's school supplies this school year:
    Paper, notebooks (12 pcs)
    Ballpens, pencil, eraser, sharpener, bag, shoes, socks and raincoat.

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  9. LhizzyyaranonMay 24, 2019 at 6:12 PM

    My basic Back to school list fo buy are papers pencil, crayons, folders, art paper, scissor notebooks and bag for my incoming grade1

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  10. Roselyn JoseMay 26, 2019 at 4:05 PM

    Bags, shoes, socks
    Notebook, pencils, eraser, sharpener, brown envelope, cartolina, plastic covers.

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  11. Lyn Dela FuenteMay 27, 2019 at 3:40 PM

    My Back to school shopping list 😊
    - Notebooks
    - Pencils
    - twistable Crayons
    - plastic cover
    - eraser / sharpener
    -Clean and Go ( for hygiene )
    And syempre dahil one stop shop ang national bookstore . Pati bags ,shoes and uniforms mabibili ko narin sknila kaya tlgang convenient 😊..
    Thankyou

    #BackToSchoolWithNBS #MommyPracticalityXNBS
    @Mommy Practicality

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  12. Babeth ArcedeMay 28, 2019 at 4:13 PM

    Here is my back to school shopping list :

    Notebooks (10 pcs)
    Pencil
    Eraser
    Pencil case
    Sharpener
    Pad paper
    Bag
    Shoes
    Socks
    And envelope

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  13. Jan Herras IIMay 28, 2019 at 9:28 PM

    Ballpen
    Pencil
    Notebooks
    Crayons
    Bag
    Papers
    Plastic Envelope
    Cartolina
    Ruler
    😍 😍 All for my little cousins

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  14. Rea PerezMay 28, 2019 at 9:37 PM

    Here is my back to school list
    Crayons
    Pencil
    Sharpener
    Notebook
    Eraser
    Glue
    Colored Paper
    Bond Paper
    Clear book
    Brown & Plastic Envelope
    Shoes
    Bags
    #BackToSchoolWithNBS #MommyPracticalityXNBS

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  15. Ayeng AbonMay 28, 2019 at 9:43 PM

    My Back to school shopping list are
    Notebooks, Art Materials and Hygiene Kit
    National BookStore is such a One Stop Shop. That's why we love it here. Best Buy talaga! Hope to win🙏
    #BacktoSchoolWithNBS
    #MommyPracticalityxNBS

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  16. Realiza PerezMay 28, 2019 at 9:54 PM

    Here Is my back to school checklist

    Notebook
    Pencil
    Eraser
    Glue
    Colored Paper
    Bond Paper
    Scissors
    Clear book
    Brown & Plastic Envelope
    Shoes
    Bags
    #BackToSchoolWithNBS
    #MommyPracticalityXNBS

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  17. Realiza PerezMay 28, 2019 at 10:06 PM

    Here is my back to school checklist :)
    -notebooks
    -pencils
    -erasers
    -sharpener
    -scissors
    -pencil case
    -scotch tape
    -plastic cover
    -colored paper
    -bond paper
    -long & short envelope
    -file case
    -bag
    -shoes
    -socks
    -hygiene kit
    -markers
    #MommyPracticalityXNBS
    #BackToSchoolWithNBS
    Mommy Practicality

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  18. Nichelle AbawagMay 28, 2019 at 10:08 PM

    I want to buy my daughter's coloring stuffs, papers and pencils at national bookstore. ♥️ Excited na sya sa kanyang big school. 😊 #MommyPracticalityxNBS

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  19. Nica OcampoMay 28, 2019 at 10:43 PM

    Notebooks
    Art materials
    Pens
    Plastic cover
    Envelopes
    Every year ni lolook forward namin to ng aking tween ager kasi bonding time na din namin ang magshopping ng school supplies nya. Goodthing kumpleto lahat sa national bookstore,mula noon hanggang ngayon sa kame ay bata national.
    #BackToSchoolWithNBS
    #MommyPraticalityXNBS

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  20. Tine LloricoMay 29, 2019 at 2:39 AM

    If I will be given a chance to win, bibilin ko para saking mga kapatid na school supplies ay (notebooks, pens, art materials, bags, and dictionary) since si baby hindi pa nag aaral. Gusto ko po muna matulungan ang mga kapatid kong nag aaral sa province 💖 #BactToSchoolWithNBS #MommyPracticalityxNBS ❤️

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  21. Riisherl Üü MallillinMay 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM

    This back-to-school season, I want to buy my kids their school supplies at our favorite National Book Store 😊 So here's my shopping list:

    1. Writing notebooks (10 pcs)
    2. Pencils, Erasers, Sharpener, Scissors, Ruler & Glue
    3. Colored paper assorted (20 pcs)
    4. Cartolina
    5. Brown Envelope Long & Short
    6. Plastic Envelope Long & Short
    7. Bond Paper Long & Short
    8. Folder Long & Short
    9. Spelling Booklet
    10. Crayola (16 colors)
    11. Water Color

    #BackToSchoolWithNBS
    #MommyPracticalityXNBS

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  22. ann margot gabrisMay 29, 2019 at 6:39 PM

    Back to School Shopping Lists:
    Notebooks
    Pens/Pencils
    Bond Paper
    Crayons
    Scissors
    Rulers
    Plastic Envelopes
    Scotch Tape
    Folder
    Glue
    Manila paper
    Art and Colored Paper
    Eraser
    Manila Paper
    Cartolina
    Fastener
    Plastic Cover
    Pad Paper/intermediate pad
    Chalk
    Pencil case
    Sharpener

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