Beat back to school prices with these tricks DEAL DETECTIVE Jenna Urban

 
Huggies jumbo pack of diapers for $8.99. Use the $2 off one Smart Source coupon from Aug. 14 and stack it with the $2 off one CVS coupon from www.cvs.com. Plus, spend $30 and get a $10 back gas deal.
Spend $5 on Gatorade G fit items at $1 each and get $5 in ECB Free after ECB

Walgreens

Expo dry erase markers, 6-pack, washable for $3.99. Use the $2 off two printable coupon from www.coupons.com and stack it with the $3 off one Walgreens coupon from the store coupon book.
Pert Plus for $3.99. Get $3 in register rewards and use the $1 off one Smart Source coupon from Aug. 14.

Giant

General Mills Cereals, four for $10. Get a $4.50 coupon at checkout towards a gallon of milk on your next visit. Additional General Mills Coupons found at www.coupons.com

I remember the days of back to school shopping before uniforms. Although students are limited with their wardrobe, back to school shopping is still very stressful, especially on a budget.

Here are some tips to help make back to school shopping a success on a budget.
First set a budget and make a list of the back to school necessities. Try not to buy all school supplies in one store. Search the Sunday paper to find out which stores are offering sales for items on your list. If you purchase all items from one store, you will definitely overpay.
Remember that Walmart will price match competitors ads. This is a great way to avoid multiple store trips.
Walgreens has been offering some great free school supplies after register rewards and coupons. Many stores offer rebates, both instant and online, that can really help you stay within your budget, so be sure to scan ads for those deals as well.
Target is known for offering gift cards when you purchase a certain number of items, and you can also use coupons. Backpacks and lunch boxes can be bought for cheap or even free after rebates and sales.
When shopping for clothing, remember that not everything for the school year needs to be purchased before the first day of school.
Holidays, such as Labor Day, usually offer some great sales. Many stores are offering cash back or “store cash” when you spend a certain amount in one visit. That is a great time to buy especially because you can usually still use a coupon and purchase from the sale and clearance racks.
If you shop early, you can score some great deals online with coupon codes and cash back. Ebates.com and Shopathome.com both offer double cash back from certain stores just in time for school. You can also find coupon codes and updated printable store coupons at Mommysavesbig.com.
Learning when, where, and what to buy needs to become a priority for back to school shopping. Remember that dedicating time to browsing store ads and Sunday coupons can save you a ton of money, even on school supplies.