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Frugal Family: Back to School Special

Getting ready to send the youngsters back to school? Check out this cost-savings list.

Posted Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 11:49 pm ET|Updated Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 11:33 am ET

School supplies at

Deal: Sharpies, crayons, markers, colored pencils, construction paper, glue sticks and tape are priced at buy one, get one at 50 percent off.

Good through: Aug. 27.

Electronics at CVS

Deal: A 7-inch Sylvania Netbook computer and Sylvania wireless touch-screen tablet are $99 each.

Good through: Aug. 27

Backpacks and messenger bags at Sears

Deal: Backpacks and messenger bags are 50 percent off, excluding Jansport.

Good through: Aug. 27.

College team gear at Old Navy

Deal: Outfit the entire family with official tees from your favorite college teams, including Pitt and Penn State, starting at $14.

Good through: while supplies last.

Apparel at

Deal: Jeans for the entire family start at $6.88.

Good through: Aug. 27.

Deal: Buy one pair, get the second at 50 percent off

Good through: Aug. 27

Lunches at Target

Deal: Get a 34-piece Rubbermaid Easy Find lids set for food storage for $15

Good through: Aug. 27.

Cameras at Best Buy

Deal: Sony Cybershot DSC-W530 cameras are $99.99

Good through: Aug. 27

After-school snacks at

Deal: Assorted varieties of Doritos tortilla chips or Utz potato chips are priced at buy one, get one free.

Good through: Aug. 31

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