Though you may be mourning the inevitable end of summer, you can still celebrate with savings on many essential home goods. Retailers are gearing up for winter weather and holiday shopping by marking down warm-weather staples like plants, lightweight bedding and patio furniture. Read on for a list of items you'll get great deals on before the cold front sweeps in.

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Do you remember the days when school supplies consisted of pens, pencils and a few notebooks? Sure, the occasional highlighter or Trapper Keeper may have found its way into the mix, but nothing needed charging, wi-fi or 4G to work properly. Now there are entire generations who know nothing of these archaic ways, back when notes were taken by hand.

If your heart sank when you saw the prices of supplies your kids consider essential, you're not alone. The National Retail Federation estimates a whopping $83.8 billion will be spent on K-12 and college essentials this year. Despite this alarmingly high figure, lots of parents are searching for ways to buy those gadgets with the hopes of not overspending. Before you begin back-to-school shopping, consider these tips to cut costs on high technology.

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1. Go shopping in your own closets and drawers

• Have your child collect their left over schools supplies from the previous year, and together, decide what can be reused (items like pens, erasers, and highlighters are usually most recyclable).  Use this example to teach your children about the importance of recycling and how it helps to save money.

2. Compare prices

• Make a list of only the supplies you need and research different stores to see where you can find each product the cheapest.
• Depending on the age of your child, have them help you with this and let them know the budget you have set aside for the item. Turn it up a notch, if they help you save a nice chunk of change, offer an incentive that you will give them a portion of the money they save.

Are the hallways of your high school appearing more runway-like these days? Does it seem as though some girls have unlimited bank accounts, sporting some new trend everyday? Whether it's wedge sneakers, tribal minis or tangerine skinnies, you may think you missed the memo on ways to afford all these fads.

Though the wardrobes of Emma Watson and Selena Gomez are likely out of your financial reach, you can still emulate your style gurus and have money leftover for lunch. Check out the following tips to turn heads in the hallway without breaking the bank.

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Road trippers everywhere are rejoicing in their ability to control costs as the airline industry continues to add fees. These days, everything from carry-on luggage to the privilege of herding your kids down the jetway before the masses will cost you some extra cash.

However, road trips can get pretty pricey too, unless you plan ahead. Consider these 10 money-saving tips before you embark on your next cross-country adventure.

1. Plan Ahead

Before you hit the road, research routes and destinations to make the most of your summer vacation. Map out places to visit, popular eateries (consult Food Network for recommendations) and pre-book your accommodations to avoid a no vacancy nightmare. Try using TripIt to keep all details organized in one place, but bring a map in case your GPS goes down.

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During back-to-school sales, most attention is paid to students. Yet, the most important part of the school-season equation is often overlooked: teachers.

Like students, teachers want to save money on back-to-school supplies. Whether it's materials for their classroom or fresh additions to their wardrobe, educators can take advantage of savings even if sales pitches aren't directed at them. Gift Card Granny has compiled this extensive list of 66 teacher discounts, 10 of which are detailed below.

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