Top 5 Quick Tips for Back-to-School Shopping

With back-to-school shopping season in full swing, Santa Rosa Plaza and Coddingtown Mall share five quick tips for making the most of your back-to-school shopping day!

1. Prepare a list of must-haves: Making a game plan ahead of your trip can save time and frustration. Write down a list of the essential items you need (jeans, shoes, backpacks, etc.) and set boundaries with your child/children on needs vs. wants, as well as budget. Check out the malls’ website at www.simon.com/mall/santa-rosa-plaza or www.simon.com/mall/coddingtown-mall for deals to help you plan ahead and stretch your dollar during back to school sales.

2. Get your shopping done in one location: One of the conveniences of shopping at Santa Rosa Plaza and Coddingtown Mall is that you can get your shopping done in one location – no need to drive from store to store, hunting for parking.

3. Start your shopping day early: Starting your shopping day in the morning helps to avoid the crowds and get as much crossed off your list as possible. Start with the essentials and then leave the afternoon for accessories that make your back to school threads pop. Even starting shopping early in the summer can help you nab great deals with summer savings on basics, which you can also use to layer for fall fashion.

4. Take a break in between and get refreshed: Back to school shopping can be a long day, which is why it’s important to take a break and grab a meal at some of our great dining destinations, like Starbucks or Sbarro at Santa Rosa Plaza and Jamba Juice or BJ’s at Coddingtown Mall. Once your tummies are full, you’ll feel recharged for what’s next on your list.

5. Celebrate your haul: Once you crossed off your back-to-school shopping list, it’s important to reward your children (and yourself) for a job well done. End the day with a family outing to help you unwind and create fond family memories with your kids.