Back to school savings
It costs a lot to get those back-to-school items. It seems like every big-name store is having a back-to-school sale right now, and for the 43 percent of parents who put off back-to-school shopping until the last minute, it's tempting to hit up the nearest big-box store and call it done. But some places offer better bargains than others, so in an effort to help you keep your costs down (who really wants to spend $500 or more on supplies and clothing ?) Yahoo! Shine did a little digging to find out where the bargains are. Related: Back-to-school trends for 2012-2013: Stainless steel, glitzy accessories, superheroes, and iPads Backpacks Toys r Us has a great deal on backpacks -- buy one character-themed bag for $14.99 to $17.99 and get a free lunch kit. But be warned: a more-expensive bag may save you more money in the long run. Lands End , LL Bean , and Jansport all offer lifetime guarantees on their backpacks, which means that if something rips or wears out they'