Lands’ End is holding a pretty sweet contest right now and has some last minutes savings happening.
LAST MINUTE SAVINGS:

Through tomorrow; August 27th, you can save up to 50% on all sorts of school minded clothing. From basics to uniforms to supplies like backpacks.
THE CONTEST!:
Lands’ End Ready, Set, School Photo Contest is fun and will be extra fun if you win. Facebook fans of Lands’ End can submit photos of their child (one photo per child) to the Lands’ End Facebook page through their Contests tab. It can be a photo of your child in her new school clothes, her fave …read more

Seventeen Magazine and Bank of America just released findings from a new survey that revealed that teens are pretty darn anxious about the current economy.

According to the survey, most teens are indeed stressed out about their finances and money but girls are more so anxious than boys. More than eight in ten girls (85%) say they’re worried about the economy, vs. 75% of teen boys. And nearly nine of ten girls (88%) say they’re fretting about money, vs. 82% of teen boys.
Girls’ fears about money are a little more far reaching too. They worry about the little things; i.e. no …read more

With school coming up many parents will have extra costs to consider from clothes to supplies to lunches. Here’s how to save.

Get online tutoring help: Paying for a tutoring program for your child can be costly, but online programs abound and many are free. The only trouble is how to choose a good one. Luckily, The Good Housekeeping Research Institute recently reviewed 22 educational sites, accessing range and quality of the lessons and ease of navigation. Seven were deemed useful for kids.
Carpool: Save gas, save time, hook up with other families at your kid’s school and create a killer carpool …read more

It’s great to be thrifty and save money on school supplies, but one item you should splurge on is your child’s backpack. Why?
According to Consumer Reports, “In 2004 about 7,600 hospital-treated injuries in the U.S. were associated with backpacks, and the most vulnerable age group was 9- to 16-year-olds.” But from a thrifty perspective that’s not the only reason to splurge. Backpacks get beat up, dragged around, and tossed to the floor. Plus with all the homework schools give nowadays, your kids need something sturdy that can hold a lot without busting. A good backpack will pay for itself. It …read more

Moving to college can be pricey. You’re already shelling out unbelievable amounts of cash for college and textbooks, so save some money when you move with these tips…

Share a moving van. If you can locate someone heading off in the same direction as you – maybe even to the same college, you can share a ride and save. Locate people to share a trip with at eRideShare, U-Haul’s college connections, or if you’re super careful, Craigslist.
Take less junk. You actually won’t need so much stuff at college. Clothes, music, some essential reminders of home, and accessories to make your dorm …read more