About Today: 7 Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor If my friends with kids are to be believed, back-to-school shopping is only slightly less expensive than college tuition. (Which is now a million dollars per half hour of classes, but that's another newsletter.) 7 Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping I'm sure it was always this way, although in my memories of childhood, Trapper-Keepers just magically appeared alongside pencil cases with unicorns on them and rolls and rolls of stickers. Saving Money on School Supplies Back-to-School Checklist See More About:  back to school  back to school shopping  school supplies How to Save Money on Back-to-School Supplies You don't have to wind up getting socked with a tuition-sized bill, however. With a little planning, you can save a lot of money on back-to-school. Tips for Buying School Backpacks Get Organized for Back to School See More About:  back to school savings  bargain shopping  10 Tips for Cheaper Back-to-School Shopping This is one of my favorite ideas on this list: Throw a back-to-school swap party. You get to save money, recycle, and have a party all at the same time. Tips for Buying Kids' School Uniforms Back-to-School Paint Trends for Dorm Rooms See More About:  back-to-school shopping  buying school supplies  saving money Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget Second-hand shopping, whether at garage sales or thrift stores or online, can help trim the cost of back-to-school. Saving Money on Your Tween's Back-to-School Clothes Where to Get School Stuff See More About:  back to school  buying used books  outlet malls Today Ads Shopping Back to School Travel Insurance Small Business Cooking Recipes Featured Articles Free School Supplies The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Eliminate Junk Drawer Clutter Planning Your First Trip to the UK 14 Hottest Nail Trends for Fall Make Your Own Scones   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement