Tips for parents with Back to School spending expected to be the most expensive ever

According to a new survey, ‘Back to School’ shoppers are expected to spend more than $41 billion this year, making it the most expensive back-to-school year ever.

“You got to get the book bag, the shoes, the clothes, I think it is worse than Christmas,” said Janai Ray of Ballard.

Ray was shopping with her three children and she knew it was going to be expensive.

According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school will spend a record $890 per household – up $25 from last year.

“And you can’t go wrong with some of the kids. We’re getting toys or

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