It's time to check items off that back-to-school shopping list in anything from clothes and shoes to basic school supplies for Michigan families. But how long and expensive that list is depends on where parents do the shopping.

Rising prices have parents tightening their budgets. Here’s how to shop smart, spend less and still get the essentials.

A lot of kids across the United States are going back-to-school on Monday, and parents are scrambling to buy last minute items as the supplies continue to rise in price. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton has what experts say is causing those price hikes and what parents can do to fight the costs.