How a Mom of Four Saves 80 Percent on Back to School Shopping

Labor Day means children return to school. It also means back to school shopping. The Detroit News reported that parents would be spending more this year on BTS shopping--roughly $688 per child with clothing and school supplies. If you haven't finished shopping, don't worry. I've raised four children; here are dos and don'ts to save 80 percent on school supplies and clothing.

* Don't fall for all the back to school marketing ploys. Take advantage of sales, but wait to find out what your child's teacher actually requires. Take it from a teacher, many store school supply lists trick you into buying things you don't need. For the rest of the list, click here... How a Mom of Four Saves 80 Percent on Back to School Shopping 

Educational Back to School, Homeschool Toy Reviews for Parents

Written for 2011 Cyber Monday, this article provides great tips for homeschool parent back-to-school shopping. Traditional school families will also find great tips on  educational toy-buying. This penny-pinching mom starts her Christmas shopping in July to get early-bird and avoid the holiday chaos.

Here are parent-to-parent toy, craft, book, game and puzzle reviews for Cyber Week bargain-hunting. Parents' Choice tests and reviews new toy products. Toys are rated on quality of construction, concept and educational merit. The best toys and children's activities are awarded gold, silver, bronze or recommended status. Parents' Choice gold medal awards for this year are: Playmobil Secret Agent Headquarters play set, Bear in Tree Stump puppet, HaPe's Furnished All Season Dollhouse, Educo's Discovery Spaceship and Lift-off Rocket and Wooden Building Set: Four Elements. Gold medal games and puzzles include Block Builders, Richard Scarry's Busytown Busy, Busy Airport game, City Square Off and Dabble. Cyber Week Toy Reviews for Parents 

Back-to-School and College with Free NOOKstudy Download from Barnes and Noble

Back-to-School College Prep Activities: Free Barnes and Noble Nook Study Download
Each year more textbook choices become available for college students. Renting, e-textbooks and digital downloads are provide more options. Barnes and Noble offers a free download called 'NOOK Study', free e-books and homework help.
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