Can’t-Miss Deals for the Back-to-School Season
The back-to-school season is here, and for parents with several kids, shopping for school clothes and supplies can feel overwhelming. The trick to handling this period stress-free is good planning and smart organization. To get more bang for your buck, look out for sales and back-to-school deals. Here are some of the best discounts from different retailers this year.
**TARGET**
Target is a popular choice for its affordable, high-quality products and famously cheap popcorn. This year, they’re offering a $5 gift card when you spend $30 on school supplies. You can also snag deals like notebooks, mechanical pencils, markers, and Elmer’s glue sticks for just 99 cents each. They have a 20% discount on athletic shoes, and you can pick up TI30 calculators starting at $8.99.
**WALMART**
Known for its affordable prices on just about everything, Walmart is a go-to for school supplies. They have a price-matching policy, where if you find an item cheaper elsewhere, they’ll match the price, as long as it’s identical and not a private brand. This means you can count on getting the best prices for your school shopping. This year, Walmart’s $1 or less section includes notebooks, crayons, glue sticks, colored pencils, paper, and binders. They’re also offering graphing calculators for $88 and basic backpacks for $4.97 each, valid through August 13.
**OFFICE DEPOT**
Office Depot is gaining attention with their 1 cent sale this year. After spending $5, you can grab school supplies like markers and glue for just 1 cent. They also offer 25 cent packs of round tip pins and markers, along with college-ruled paper, pencils, and binders for $1. Flash drives start at $3.99, and they have a big sale on Dell electronics, including tablets starting at $319 and a laptop at $259.
**WALGREENS**
Walgreens is another great spot for back-to-school deals. This year, they have $8 lunchboxes, backpacks from $4, and 16GB flash drives from $5.99 for rewards members. Non-members can join to access deals on markers, crayons, and notebooks for $1. Plus, there are BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) offers on select items.
Remember, these deals won’t last forever, and many are first-come, first-serve. To avoid the last-minute rush, try to get your shopping done early. Also, be sure to read the fine print since terms and conditions may change.
Happy shopping, and have a fantastic back-to-school season! What are your favorite places to score the best back-to-school deals? How do you save money during this shopping season? Share your tips in the comments!
