With back-to-school time starting and summer coming to a close, thoughts turn to school books and pencils and all the other expenses associated with school.  But one that many often don’t give too much consideration to is the method of getting to school.  Sending your child on the bus can not only save you time in transport, but also save you money for the gas it would take to go back and forth.  And, you develop a good habit of seeking out public transit from the very start.

Maybe someday your child will take the subway or bus to work instead of driving, just because of all the fond bus memories.  I know my own little one loves the bus even more than school itself.

This frugal tip provided by paidtwice of I’ve Paid Twice For This Already…