1. Look for coupons on sites like RetailMeNot.com and CouponCabin.com before hitting the stores.
2. Shop the dollar store for a great variety of school supplies that only cost a buck.
3. Get backpacks for less at Hollar.com, eBags.com or 6PM.com.
4. Shop tax-free during your state’s summertime tax-free holiday (if there is one).
5. Shop Sundays and Mondays, because that’s when retailers typically roll out the week’s new deals, for the best picks.
6. Utilize in-store price-matching that’s offered in stores like Staples, Kohl’s and JC Penney.
7. Use discounted gift cards from Raise.com or GiftCardGranny.com to save at your favorite stores.
8. Follow retailers on Twitter and Facebook for coupon links and alerts to new sale events.
9. Compare prices using an app or a website like ShopSavvy or PriceGrabber to make sure you snag the lowest deal.
