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It is back-to-school time already, and while you might read statistics that share how much money the average family spends to prep kids for school, remember that the average "savvy spender" spends MUCH less. One of the best tips is to WAIT for bigger discounts once school starts they WILL come and also to take advantage of door busters, those items that get you in the door the store takes a loss, but serve as gateway supplies lol, positioned to prompt you to fill the cart with more and more... Dont succumb to the pressure, peeps

Remember, this time of year does not have to break the bank The following are some deals texted in 140 characters or less on Twitter @sdbargainmama under hashtag SDbacktoschooldeals. Feel free to comment below as to deals you find.

Surfing circulars for & will share top deals. Door busters = way to go:

Save 20 at Banana Republic Factory Store when spend $100 Use coupon by 9/7 http://ow.ly/nxhJ

Save 20 at GAP Outlet when U spend $75 or more. Use coupon by 9/7 http://ow.ly/nxgE

Famous Labels mall @ Carlsbad & one in West Covina. = outlet 4 Sears, Macys, Target ALMOST all < $10

Famous Footwear BOGO 1/2 off NOW plus join rewards program for pts. & coupons

Sports Authority BOGO socks 1/2 off thru 9/3

Sports Authority clearance BLOWOUT up to 75 women/men/kid footwear thru 9/3

Staples: Save 50 on all OXO Good Grips office tools, pins, clips, magnets & huge savings on desk chairs

Staples: Save up to 50 off backpacks, up to 50 off electric pencil sharpeners after rebate, 50 off 3-drawer cart $9.99

Staples: thru 9/2 wirebound notebooks 15c, 8-pk pencils, 3 glue sticks, 12-pk cap erasers, 10 pk pens EACH 50c.

Back-to-School TIP: Erasers not best stored for over a few months, so dont stock up 2 much

Office Depot thru 9/5 - up to 50 off dorm rm. essentials like ottomans/bookshelves only $19.99

Office Depot thru 9/5 - BOGO 20lb multi p. pr. Spend 5 dollars and get free ruler and 12 eraser caps

Office Depot - compass 10cents,-4 pak glue sticks- 20 c, 2-pak highlighter-25c 1" binders 50c, calculators 99c

Sunday Saver.com Weekly sales circulars & Sunday newspaper ads that will save you time & money

Check out some fabulously affordable September events and shopping events in San Diego