With school around the corner, shopping for new clothes, gear, and school supplies elicits excitement from the kids. Though this may be the only good thing about going back to school, this doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money. Here are some great ideas for how to get everything they need and save money doing it.

Wait to buy trendier gear like lunch boxes and pencil cases. Kids may love a version they find in July, but once they start school and see that their friends are all using a...