Organize a swap party with your friends and bring all of your unwanted clothes. You could end up getting that skirt you’ve wanted for the past year, but is always sold out or too expensive. Reuse the clothes. Some old, careworn shirts could make a great body pillow or quilt, and jeans could make cute bags.
Go to local thrift stores; they might have a classic shirt of your favorite 80s band, or the perfect jeans, all at a fraction of the cost!
Chances are, your backpack is looking mighty dingy, but you might not want to get a whole new one. Add pins and patches to refresh the entire bag. Don’t think you have to buy everything from the department stores, though. You can make your own bracelets and necklaces, or head to a local art center if they sell jewelry made by the community.
Five to six single subject notebooks, depending on how many classes you’re taking and whether they require individual notebooks. Four to five packs of loose leaf paper. Five to six folders, depending on how many classes you’re taking and whether they require individual folders. One or two packs each of pencils and pens. Two or three binders, although this varies depending on how you plan to use them; for certain classes, for homework, for projects, etc. Highlighters
