Have You Started Back to School Shopping?

Parenting     From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor     To be honest, back to school shopping is the furthest thing from anyone in my family’s mind. Here in the northeast, our schools closed for the summer less than three weeks ago. So I understand if my kids aren’t enthusiastic about picking out a new backpack. Still, I see the commercials and I get all the flyers – I know what the very near future holds.   Child Leaving Home? Preparing for an Empty Nest Stay Close to Your Adult Child While Letting Go Date Night Ideas   Follow us on:     Back to School Shopping Survival Guide When it comes to back-to-school shopping, there is a lot to think about. Sure, school supplies are a must, but what about things like clothes, shoes, and backpacks? Katherine walks you through the steps so your shopping trips will be efficient and easy. You’ll save money too! READ NOW   Save Money on School Supplies Kids don’t like back-to-school shopping because, well, it’s shopping for school. But parents don’t like back-to-school shopping because it often costs a lot. Laureen offers up nine great tips for making back to school shopping easier on your wallet. READ NOW   Back-to-School Shopping Lists For me, the hardest part of going back-to-school shopping is knowing what to buy. This year, Jennifer has done all the work for me, and complied seven separate shopping lists, from clothing and supplies, to lunch items. READ NOW   Tax-Free Shopping Tips In the weeks leading up to back-to-school time, many states host “tax free” shopping weeks. Apryl has complied all the guidelines and rules so you’ll know ahead of time how to take advantage of these types of programs. READ NOW   ADVERTISEMENT Featured Articles Things You May Not Know About Grandparents Rights Military Child Care Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter Listen to the Parenting RoundAbout Podcast Visit the Parenting Channel on About.com More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com