{
  "id": 5322852,
  "title": "I'm a former teacher. I only splurge on 2 school supplies.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/im-a-former-teacher-i-only-splurge-on-2-school-supplies",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:48:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/former-teacher-mom-save-money-school-supplies-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A former teacher shares her money-saving tips for purchasing school supplies. In the past, she spent around $100 annually on items for her single child. However, after becoming a teacher herself, she discovered numerous ways to save money. As a parent, she now stresses the importance of recycling and using off-brand supplies whenever possible. The only two items she purchases are her son's backpack and lunchbox, which she washes throughout the year. She also allows him to choose a cute pencil bag to hold his essentials. By shopping at various stores, she maximizes savings, opting for off-label items and Dollar Tree bargains. When possible, she donates items to her son's classroom teachers, such as tissues, mechanical pencils, and hand sanitizer.",
  "summary": "I used to spend about $100 on school supplies for one child. Becoming a teacher showed me what to reuse, buy generic, and splurge on.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}