So...I am trying to be more strategic with LO's "back to school" (aka Fall/Winter) shopping now that she has slowed in her growth and her sizing is more predictable...

Do you plot out what you are going to buy for your kids? If so...what do you plan? Meaning, how many tops/bottoms/etc do you go for? Do you allow for spontaneous purchases? I am trying to budget better and plan better for this - so I can properly invest in certain pieces and save where I can on the basics.

Wondering what others do?!