So, I've been looking through the Sunday ads. School supplies are available already! My kids still have six weeks of summer left.
The good deals I noticed are:
Office Depot
12pk eraser caps $0.01
protractor $0.01
2 pocket paper folder $0.01
ruler $0.01
1 inch 3 ring binder $0.99
6pk highlighters $0.99
Walmart
70 sheet spiral notebook $0.05
4oz Elmer's glue $0.22
2pk Elmer's glue sticks $0.22
24 count Crayola crayons $0.22
Talk about cheap!! Those are some very basic items almost every child needs. There are deals out there, so keep your eyes peeled!
I know my kids are going to need new sneakers for school and a few other basic clothes. I don't usually buy too many clothes before school, unless they are a really great deal. It's still hot for at least the first 6 weeks of school...so I can get the fall clothes on clearance when the time comes.
One daughter will need new underwear and additional socks are also good to stock up on this time of year.
I'm thinking of investing in better backpacks this year, too. I usually buy the $10 backpacks at Target every year, but by the end you can see light through the bottom. These then just get tossed in the landfill! It might be better to spend and extra $20 more to get quality backpacks that could last several years. What do the rest of you do in this area?
Stock Up for School
July 13th, 2008 at 03:00 pm
July 13th, 2008 at 03:05 pm 1215961519
My DH works in the corporate headquarters of one of the three largest office supply distributors. The BEST perk is on bring your child to work day the kids get great quality backpacks (with things like ergonomic dynamics? so weight is appied across pack, etc). These last us all year - I definitely suggest better quality back packs.
I am off to Walmart, too. Seems Communist that we are doing this in July. I am just trying to stetch that dollar as much as I can. Can anyone say taffy puller?
July 13th, 2008 at 07:05 pm 1215975956
Walmart was awesome for stocking up and I got loads of stuff prebought for the older two as well. I did notice that Walgreens had some good deals as well.
As for back packs, my youngest does'nt use a backpack anymore, she just uses a canvas bag and it held up better than any backpack she has had. I just reinforced the handles. You could even use the canvas bags that they are selling for $1 for use at the grocery stores.
We also opted out of a lunch box. Instead of spending $12 or so on this, we are going to use brown sacks.
July 14th, 2008 at 12:19 am 1215994751
As a former teacher - one request -- please don't get the rolling backpacks!
July 14th, 2008 at 01:06 am 1215997613
http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/help/0,,1_36877_36883_37024___,00.html
July 14th, 2008 at 02:34 am 1216002889
I would never get a rolling backpack...seems a little lazy for some reason.
July 14th, 2008 at 03:34 am 1216006452
July 15th, 2008 at 12:37 pm 1216125444
My oldest two girls in high school don't like carrying backpacks, and one uses a canvas messenger bag and the other uses a canvas tote-style purse. Both bags were fairly cheap at Target, and have held up well, considering how much they manage to stuff in them.
July 15th, 2008 at 03:56 pm 1216137401
July 16th, 2008 at 02:24 am 1216175054
Do you remember when Lands End had the backpacks on sale for $16? I am thinking I could hold off buying my DD a new one until the sale if it is right after school starts.