The Yakima Herald-Republic has an article up about ways to save money during back-to-school shopping, but it’s nothing new. They advise checking fliers and websites for the best sale, getting to the store early to avoid crowds, planning your trips in advance so you don’t have to fight your way through crowded aisles…

Doesn’t it all just seem like a huge headache? This is the latest in a long line of back-to-school shopping tip articles flooding my inbox and they all seem to forget the same point: you can SHOP ONLINE and get your stuff cheaply, quickly, and reliably. No messing with sales, no throwing elbows down at the Walgreens to get the best deal on a gum eraser. Seriously, check out your options and make the smart choice.