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Back to School Safety: Is Your Child’s Backpack Too Heavy?
There was a day when kids were able to finish their work in class and simply carry their lunch boxes home at the end of the day. Now more and more kids are bringing homework home, even as early as in grade one. Books are heavy and cumbersome so the natural solution is for your child to wear a backpack. Sounds logical doesn’t it? Well that backpack could be hurting your child.

Fast and Easy Back to School Breakfast Frittata Recipe
Getting your kids to eat a full breakfast might be hard to do, especially if you’ve got to get ready for work at the same time! This breakfast literally takes less than 8 minutes, it has everything in it, and it’s delicious! And if you run out of time you can slap it between two slices of toast or an English muffin and eat it on the road.

Back to School Lunch Idea – Home Made Low-Fat Pizza Pita Pockets
Looking for a back to school lunch idea? How about pizza for lunch? Seriously? Why not? This easy pizza pita pocket recipe is great for kids, it’s low in fat and it’s delicious. Who would think that these delicious and simple ingredients would change your kid’s lunch forever? Here’s a secret – it’s great for adults, too!

Back to school season goes virtual with online public schools
More children are logging on instead of getting on the bus this back-to-school season. The economy, technological advances and parent demand for high quality public education alternatives have a record number of kindergarten through 12th grade students enrolling in virtual public schools for the 2009–2010 school year.

Save money easily on your back-to-school shopping
Who doesn't want to save money these days? With the back-to-school season around the corner, saving money is a top priority in the minds of many parents. Here are some tips to make sure you check everything off your child's school supply list, and keep some money where it belongs: in your pocket. Here are some tips to make sure you check everything off your child's school supply list, and keep some money where it belongs: in your pocket.

How to save with college costs on the rise
With the cost of food, fashion and living steeply on the rise, it is no surprise that college tuition costs are also greatly increasing from year to year. Here are some simple ways your family can save money while still getting everything you need for going back to college.

Tween and teen fashion trends make back-to-school fun and affordable
This year's back-to-school clothing trends are all about expressing individual personality. Just as music allows the listener to express themselves, fashion is a way for tweens and teens to let their true personality shine through. Actress and singer Selena Gomez has teamed up with Sears to share today's hottest back-to-school teen trends. Here's what the coolest kids in school will be wearing this year.

How to keep kids stylin' and sophisticated this back-to-school season
Kids are learning from their parents this back to school season: about value, smart investing and getting the most for every dollar spent. Developing wise spending habits is a good thing for kids, but does it mean they have to sacrifice their sense of style as they head back to school?

Get an 'A' in back-to-school savings
It seems like the bell just rang concluding the last day of school, but already it's time to start planning for next year to ensure your kids are prepared for success. With list in hand, you hit the stores to get necessary items. How can you get all the things your child needs and still stay within your budget?

'Back to school' means 'back to basics' for kids' clothing
Back to school season can be trying on a family's budget. In addition to each classroom's list of school supplies and the kids' pleas for extras, there are plenty of expenses that don't appear on the class list. School clothes often top the list and deplete the budget. Learning how to care for clothing is an often overlooked piece of the puzzle.