Budget Better: 11 tricks for saving on back to school supplies

Back to school shopping can be one of the most exciting, and most stressful, experiences.

There are few things that can get your child pumped up for the upcoming school year more than rummaging through the aisles of shiny new notebooks and highlighters in every color of the rainbow.

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But as with all shopping adventures, every item adds up and before you know it, you end up with a receipt of purchases longer than your child's summer reading list.

Though buying school supplies every academic year is a necessity, making the experience be an expensive one is not.

Here are our top 11 tips for school supply shopping on a budget:

With a little patience and a little research, you can meet all the needs on your child's required list of supplies without worrying about overspending.

Having the right tools and materials to succeed can make all the difference -- both figuratively and literally!

Now, check out these 7 can't-miss back to school deals:

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