The back-to-school season is already here, and with it comes the task of shopping for clothes and supplies, which can be overwhelming, especially for parents with multiple kids. The trick to navigating this busy time without stress is to plan ahead and stay organized. To save money, look for sales and back-to-school deals. Here are some top discounts from various retailers this year.
**Target**
Target is a favorite for many because of its affordable, high-quality products and great deals. This year, Target is offering a $5 gift card when you spend $30 on school supplies. They also have various back-to-school deals, such as notebooks, mechanical pencils, markers, and Elmer’s glue sticks for just 99 cents. There’s also a 20% discount on athletic shoes, and TI30 calculators start at $8.99.
**Walmart**
Known for its affordability, Walmart is a go-to for all kinds of shopping, including school supplies. Their price-matching policy lets you buy items at a lower price if you find the same item cheaper elsewhere. This ensures you get the best prices. For school supplies, Walmart’s $1 or less offers include notebooks, crayons, glue sticks, colored pencils, paper, and binders. They also have graphing calculators for $88 and basic backpacks for $4.97 each (valid through August 13).
**Office Depot**
Office Depot is catching attention with their 1 cent sale this year. After spending $5, you can get various school supplies like markers and glue for just 1 cent. Other deals include packs of round tip pins and markers for 25 cents each, and college-ruled paper, pencils, and binders for $1. Flash drives start at $3.99, and there’s a Dell sale with tablets beginning at $319 and laptops at $259.
**Walgreens**
Walgreens is offering fantastic discounts, including $8 lunchboxes, backpacks from $4, and 16GB flash drives from $5.99 for rewards members. Even if you’re not a member, you can sign up to enjoy deals on markers, crayons, and notebooks for $1. There are also 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 and potential disappointment, get your shopping done as soon as possible and make sure to read all the terms and conditions, as some deals might change quickly.
Happy shopping and have a great back-to-school season! Share your favorite places to get the best back-to-school deals and your strategies for finding the best prices in the comments below.