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Getting the kids situated in a new school year can be all-consuming.  There are new schedules, new activities and new challenges.  Just dealing with all of the newness can wear you out.  Well, in the middle of the madness it’s easy to push aside spending time with your spouse.  So, even though it will take some planning, try to schedule a date night, just the two of you, at least once every couple of weeks.  Or, take a walk together or enjoy a picnic. Consider it your back to school assignment.  To help you get started, here are 8 thrifty back-to-school date night ideas and an additional 10 ways to save on your date night.  

Remember your family first,