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Frugal Family: Back-to-School Already?

School Early to Save Big on Back-to-School Supplies.

While kids still have a few fun weeks left at camp, parents can start to save big on school supplies.  Shopping during the summer months can help save up to 50 percent off of basic items and things that you will need during the school year and for years to come.  

The Frugal Family has rounded up some great tips and deals taking place around town and online.

Every year, families spend way too much money on one-time use brown lunch bags and plastic sandwich bags This year, stop the unnecessary spending and consider these affordable and reuseable bags which are a great investment and can be used for years to come.  Check out great sandwich bags for under $10 at sandwiches; sandwich boxes for $6 at sandwich boxes; cool snack sacks from $4-$6 at snacks;  and insulated lunch bags at for $6 at Lunch Bags.

Shop dollar stores first.  Name brand pens, notebooks and other supplies are available now in great colors and styles and many times are the same brands you would find at major retailers. Dollar Tree, 9601 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven

Staples Back to School Center is huge deals for great savings through July 23.  Loads of items including highlighter packs, glue stick packs and notebook are priced at $1, great school desks priced under $30 and much more at Staples Back to School Center.   Check back each week for ongoing savings. 107-16 71st Avenue ; 90-30 Metropolitan Avenue

The backpack is typically the biggest back-to-school expense, and parents know kids will want a new one with each new school year.  Of every retailer offering backpacks, Toys R Us is currently offering the best prices on quality packs.  Visit backpacks for hundreds of styles and characters priced below $20. 66-26 Metropolitan Avenue.

Every parents and teachers favorite site, Discount School Supply, is running a site wide 20 percent off sale through July 25.  Stock up on great deals on everything from arts and crafts to desks.  Make sure to enter code TWENTYEV at check out.  Discount School Supply.

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