Sep
18
2009

(ARA) – Who doesn’t want to save money these days? With the back-to-school season around the corner, saving money is a top priority in the minds of many parents.
Here are some tips to make sure you check everything off your child’s school supply list, and keep some money where it belongs – in your pocket:
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Aug
26
2009

(ARA) – Back-to-school shopping can be an exhausting and expensive experience and many parents start off on the wrong foot before they even get to the store. But there are simple ways to make this annual shopping trip efficient and affordable.
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American family spends $385 on school supplies [...]
Jul
16
2009

(ARA) – It seems like the bell just rang concluding the last day of school, but already it’s time to start planning for next year to ensure your kids are prepared for success. With list in hand, you hit the stores to get necessary items. How can you get all the things your child needs [...]
Aug
12
2008

Rising gas and food prices are putting the economic squeeze on most American households, and it’s already time to begin back-to-school shopping. Families with school-age children are expected to spend over $500 on back-to-school merchandise, according to the National Retail Federation.
They’ll also likely spend many days driving from store to store to get all the [...]
Aug
12
2008

The back-to-school shopping season can be hectic for many parents. It’s no wonder that online shopping has become so popular when you can shop from home, work, and now—thanks to Blackberries and cell phones—even on the go. But with new shopping sites popping up every day, it can be easy for you and your money [...]
Aug
10
2008

It’s almost time for the kids to go back to school, and this year shopping for school supplies will be a lot more difficult for many families. Due to high gas prices and stretched budgets, financially pinched parents are looking for creative ways to save money.
In addition to cutting back on normal back-to-school purchases, parents [...]
Aug
19
2007

Back-to-school season is here and whether your kids are first-timers or seasoned veterans, their school supply list is long. When shopping for school supplies, beating the crowds and finding the bargains can be a challenge. According to the National Retail Federation, last year Americans spent $17.6 billion on school supplies, with an average family spending [...]
Jan
15
2007
Shopping for back to school items doesn’t have to be a hassle. The key to a successful back to school shopping spree is timing. Primarily, shopping for back to school items doesn’t have to begin two weeks before school starts. Many parents have discovered that they can purchase the items that they need well in [...]
Jan
15
2007
This fall save your sanity with some easy shopping tips to help you save your sanity. You don’t have to try and get everything your children need in one week. In fact, shopping throughout the year will save you time and money!
One of the best times of the year to shop for school supplies is [...]