Are you in the midst of shopping for your kids' back-to-school needs? Company Kids wants to lend a hand by having a great sale on all backpacks, messenger bags and totes.  Beginning August 19th through September 15th, Company Kids will discount all of their backpacks, messenger bags and totes to only $19.  So, don't delay...get shopping at Company Kids today!

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A great pair of blue jeans is an absolute essential to any wardrobe!  I can't think of another article of clothing as versatile as a pair of jeans.  You can dress them up with a great jacket or fancy blouse and pair of heels, or totally slop them out with a t-shirt and flip flops, and everything else in-between.

For this reason, I take my jeans shopping very seriously.  I have always been a fan of Levi's brand denim since they're the quintessential classic American jean.  Recently, Levi Strauss & Co. has expanded their brand with the launch of an exclusive line of jeans, called dENiZEN, specifically designed with the Target consumer in mind.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Textbook prices tend to rise at four times the rate of inflation for an average of $900 per year. It doesn't take a college education to figure out there are alternatives to traditional outlets, but incoming freshmen don't always know the ropes. Here are 11 ways to save this fall -- none of which include shopping at the college bookstore.

1. Wait Until After You've Seen the Syllabus
Professors must submit their textbook lists far in advance of the next semester, which means they may never require you even open the book. Talk with your professor in the first few days to determine whether it's worth shelling out cash for something that may become a paperweight.

2. Rent
Chegg.com, the Netflix of textbooks, started a trend several years ago by allowing students to rent their books. You'll pay roughly half the purchase price and shipping is often free. Other similar dealers include BookRenter.com and CampusBookRentals.com.

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These days, it seems a constant challenge to get kids off of the computer or video game system and outside to play.  I don't have to fight that battle yet with Riley, for she is still too young, but I dread the day when I'm going to have to coax her to go outside and get some fresh air, exercise and sunshine.

Thankfully, EzyRoller has made my job much easier, for they have created the ultimate riding machine, which combines the control of a bicycle with the fun of a scooter.  Better yet, this one toy will probably last your child ten years or more!  Sound interesting?  Then keep reading to learn more!

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It's every household's never-ending chore...LAUNDRY!  I swear, I don't understand how just three people can dirty up so many clothes so fast, but we always seem to manage.  I actually shudder to think just how much we spend on laundry detergent as well as on the water and electricity needed to run our washing machine and dryer.  :dollar signs:

I also recently discovered the damaging effects that our laundry detergent has on the environment.  Thankfully, SmartKlean has set out to provide a more cost-effective, eco-friendly and chemical-free way to clean our clothes with the SmartKlean Laundry Ball.  Keep reading to learn more!

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All three Remington College campuses in Houston are again offering complimentary back-to-school haircuts for children this summer. The event is called Cuts for Kids and will begin the second week in August and run for two weeks.

Last year, Remington College provided a total 3,312 haircuts across the country through its Cuts for Kids program.

Parents can bring in children ages 17 and under for a complimentary haircut provided by instructors and students in the Remington College cosmetology program.

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