Shopping for back to school products are best done in bulk purchases as many experienced parents will contest. Hence shopping online can not only save you money but you have a greater  is the best place to get all the basic needs and find that special back to school splurge.

Give them the best for the new term, within your budget. Depending on your priorities, there are several different options to choose from when buying school stationery: Budget, Fashionable and Cinematic.

These prices below are for new products only – second hand ones are even cheaper!

• Budget New Term– between £1 and £5 per item
If you’re on a tight budget go for cheaper school stationery. There are many good quality cheaper options available..
• Homework diary: between £1.30 and £7
• Scientific calculator: from £2
• Pencil case: from £0.40
• Ballpoint Pen: between £0.20 and £1
• A4 notebook: from £1.50

• Fashionable New Term – between £2 and £10 per item
Prefer to send the kids back in style? Here are the most popular latest brands:
• Homework diary:  5 Star Office, Edward Monkton – from £2
• Scientific calculator: Casio, Sharp, Canon – from £6
• Pencil case: Helix, Disney, Roxy, Quicksilver – between £1 and £5
• Ballpoint Pen:  Begreen, Papermate, Waterman – between £1 and £20
• A4 notebook: Oxford, Clairefontaine, Staples – between £2.50 and £10

• Cinematic New Term – between £2 and £10 per item
Is your child mad about a movie character? Send them back with a themed product from their favourite film or show:
• Homework diary: Hannah Montana – for just £4
• Pencil case: Hannah Montana, Hello Kitty, Dora the Explorer – between £2 and £10
• Ballpoint Pen: Hannah Montana, Hello Kitty, Shrek – between £2 and £10
• A4 notebook: Hello Kitty – for just £5

Take a look on Twenga.co.uk for many more back to school savings.

Don’t forget, many retailers will even offer free shipping. No need to worry that the delivery charges will make shopping online more expensive than in the shops!

There is a digital camera for every type of photographer: an amateur photographer simply looking to take nice photos, a semi-professional looking to explore a hobby, or an experienced professional looking to make an investment purchase.

What digital camera is best for me? It all depends on your needs and budget but here’s a fundamental breakdown of what the digital camera market has to offer based on your interests.

Beginners: The Compact Digital Camera
The Compact digital camera, sometimes called a point and shoot camera are usually entry level, cheaper priced cameras that are light, compact and easy to take around.
Specifications: lacks pro features, but generally comes with a 3x zoom and a 2.5 mega pixel LCD screen

Photo enthusiasts: The Prosumer/Advanced Digital Camera
The Prosumer or Advanced digital camera is the ‘middle ground’ between a compact and a SLR camera. It has increased speed possibilities with manual adjustment.
Specifications: comes with a 12x to 18x zoom range and better lenses than a compact camera.

Semi-professionals or Professionals: The Digital SLR Camera
The Digital SLR cameras provides superior image quality. They are faster and more powerful for maximum creativity and flexibility.
Specifications: comes with  interchangeable lenses, and many additional features.

Twenga’s Hottest Selling Digital Cameras:
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 – Compact
• 9.1 mega pixels
• CCD sensor
• 10x optical zoom
• 3-inch colour screen, active matrix
• ISO sensitivity from 100 to 6400
• Prices from £ 155

• Canon EOS 450D – SLR
• 12.2 mega pixels
• CMOS sensor
• 3-inch (7.5cm) screen, with LiveView
• ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600
• Prices from £340

• Nikon D90 – SLR
• 12.3 mega pixels
• CMOS sensor
• 3-inch (7.62 cm) colour screen, active matrix
• ISO sensitivity from 100 to 6400
• Prices from £499 (not including the lens)

Don’t forget the necessary camera accessories such as lenses and filters, flashes, camera cases and memory cards…