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10 Steps to Conquering Back-to-School Spending - With the price of everyday necessities burning a hole in your wallet, you will be relieved to know that there are many effective ways to cut the cost of those expensive school purchases. From sneakers to scissors, these 10 steps will help you stretch your school supply budget and still send your kids off to school in style.

10 Ways to Save on School Gear - How many more days until school starts? If you are a parent, most likely you can answer that question without even looking at a calendar. Summer has been fun but by now, most kids and their parents are ready to settle back into the school routine.

20 Fun Ideas That Won't Break The Bank - When the kids get home from school, make some of these fun and inexpensive crafts! Not ready to spend a fortune on supplies? We've come up with some fun projects you can make with recycled materials from around the house. Here are some ideas to get you started!

Back to School Breakfasts - Quick and Easy - It's back-to-school, or homeschooling time! Whichever way you are going with your kids, schooltime means back to a structured schedule and back to the morning routine of gearing up for the day! Get the kids and yourself off to the right start with a cheap, delicious, home-cooked breakfast.

Back to School Gear For Less - The kids are going back to school! Now comes the tricky part - getting them ready to go back to school without paying a king's ransom. Here are some ways to get the most for your money.

Back to School Wardrobes for Less - Does your child's wardrobe needs seem to break the bank? Getting kids ready to go back to school in style does not have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are some ideas for saving big money on that "back to school" wardrobe that your child just has to have.

Dress Your Child For Less - Summer is winding down and school will be starting in a couple of weeks. Our children have outgrown most of their fall and winter clothes and sometimes they can look too worn. Trying on old clothes is a hassle, especially if you have younger children and buying a new wardrobe each year can hurt the wallet. Try these helpful tips on for size.

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