Back-To-School Shop the Smart Way!

Back-To-School Shop the Smart Way!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Anne_Clarke]Anne Clarke

"Back-to-school" is almost like a season all of its own.  Parents and students are rushing to grocery stores and office stores to find the best back-to-school supplies.  Meanwhile, many of the best back-to-school supplies are already sold out or mixed into the wrong piles.  Here are some tips for helping you shop for back-to-school supplies.

·    Most importantly, do not wait for the last moment.  There are many back-to-school supplies that you can buy for your child long before school starts.  You know that your child is going to need basics like:

Back to School - Back to Reality

Back to School - Back to Reality
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Danielle_Line]Danielle Line

So it's back to school time, which for most of us Moms that means back to reality. I don't know about you, but this summer has been quite an adventure for my family and I. Vacationing was very limited for us this year due to the state of our economy and it's effect on our pocket book. It made vacation planning pretty tough and I spent a lot of time searching for the best deals everywhere we wanted to go. Fortunately, even with a super tight budget we were able to enjoy some really great places this summer like New York, Miami, San Diego, as well as numerous days spent at good ol' Zuma Beach. Oh how nice were the days of relaxing on the beach and reading all the latest gossip magazines. Now that back to school is here it's time to get not only the kids, but yourself focused on the new school year ahead and off of the vacation schedule. Here are some helpful tips to make this the smoothest transition possible.

Back to School Tips For Parents

Back to School Tips For Parents
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Amy_Blakeslee]Amy Blakeslee

It's the end of July and back to school time is just around the corner. Where did the summer go? My daughter just finished kindergarten in June. I look back to when she entered kindergarten last fall; I was so unprepared and confused. What did we need to get? Where did we need to go? What forms did I need the doctor to send in?
 I am looking forward to an easier transition this year. I have some real back to school parenting experience under my belt and my daughter loves her school. An added benefit this year? She's been attending a summer day camp at the school so the environment is still familiar and friendly to her.
 Are you where I was last year, new to your child's school and unsure of what to do? Or maybe you just haven't started thinking about it yet? Read on for some steps you can take to help you prepare for back to school time.

How to Be Thrifty During Back-to-School Shopping

How to Be Thrifty During Back-to-School Shopping
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christie_Silvers]Christie Silvers

Back-to-School shopping is quite a daunting task and it can get pretty expensive for many parents.  The children want all of the fancy, new and character-covered school products on the market and many parents feel compelled to spend a lot of their hard-earned cash on said school supplies.  So what's a parent to do when they finally get tired of spending a small fortune on school supplies?  They get THRIFTY! 

Being thrifty does not mean that you don't supply the things that your child will need for school. It simply means that you have to find a cheaper way to do so.  Dictionary.com defines thrifty as "1. practicing thrift or economical management; frugal  2. thriving, prosperous, successful".  So following along those same lines, being thrifty is a goal that everyone should aspire to reach, especially in the matter of back-to-school shopping.  Here are a few tips on how to be thrifty during your back-to-school shopping.

5 Tips For Beating the Back to School Blues - Preparing Your Child For Their Return to School

5 Tips For Beating the Back to School Blues - Preparing Your Child For Their Return to School
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eronne_Ward]Eronne Ward

Do you remember when you were young, the feelings you experienced when school ended and summer break began? Pretty great huh? Do you also remember how you felt when summer was ending and school was about to be back in session? Not so great hey? Well now it's your kid's turn to feel that way and it is highly likely that their suffering the same feelings you did when it was time to head back to class. Obviously no parent wants to see their child unhappy so we've compiled a list of tips to help your child transition through the shock of starting another year of school.