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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. It’s the most exciting time of the year for bargain shoppers who have kids in school (or for anyone who likes cheap office supplies). For some people, shopping for school supplies is a big, fun, traditional spending spree. It was for my mom and me. But I’ve made this time of year into a big, fun, traditional savings spree.