I am astounded at how much I've spent on getting my kids back to school this year. DS is starting high school and it seems just when I think I've got everything something else pops up. The $300 school start bonus went nowhere, all I got with that was his shoes, bag and some of the stationery. Today I'm going to buy his uniform, I've added up what he needs with no extras and it's come to over $400! His books were around $500 if I'd bought them new, luckily I was able to get a few 2nd hand from a friend. I still have $180 to spend on books that she didn't have though.

So far all up I've spent over $800 on DS and $200 ish on both DD's but I have to wait until school opens to get them a few bits and pieces.

How much is it costing you to send your kids to school this year? Not including fees.

.......and i've just remembered I haven't bought socks and undies etc yet