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7 Surprising Ways To Save On Your Back to School Shopping

August 21, 2017 by Susan

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Whether you like to do ALL your Back to School shopping before the first day of school or you spread it out over the first couple of weeks, it helps to catch as many sales and deals as you can.

7 Surprising Ways To Save On Your Back to School Shopping

So we’re here to help… we’ve been finding awesome ways to save on a variety of items that will help you and your family get ready during this back to school season.

There’s so much more to Back to School shopping than typical school supplies. To help you save money, first print out a school supplies list so that put together a list of what your children already have, what you need to buy, and also track your back to school shopping progress.

Here are 7 ways to save on your Back To School shopping…

  1. School Snacks for Easy to Pack Lunches

    Getting back into the habit of packing school lunches is one of my least favorite parts of the Back-To-School season. This year I’m going to try to get my kids more involved in packing their own lunches. One way to make it easier for them to make their own lunches is having easy to pack snacks that they actually like to eat.

    Great ways to save money on these snacks is to stock up on sale items and use a coupon.

    School Snacks for Easy to Pack Lunches
     

  2. Student Desk for Better Homework Sessions

    Does your child need a better homework space? As kids get older and start using a computer for their homework, it may be a smart idea to get a new student desk.

    Prices and styles can really vary, but keep in mind that your child will likely have the desk for many years.

    You can get a great deal and at Overstock for desks.

    Student Desk for Better Homework Sessions
     

  3. Powerful Blender for Fast Morning Smoothies

    I love to make my kids healthy smoothies for breakfast before school. If you don’t yet have a high powered blender that makes creamy smoothies in seconds, grab a coupon and pick out a new blender.

    Powerful Blender for Fast Morning Smoothies
     

  4. Smartphone Case for Inevitable Falls

    I can’t count how many times I’ve dropped my smartphone. And I expect my daughter will drop hers just as many times.

    If you really want to protect your kids’ expensive phones, get a coupon for LifeProof.

    Smartphone Case for Inevitable Falls
     

  5. Laptops and Tablets for Homework and Fun

    Computers and tablets have become necessities for students from middle school and up. Fortunately, there are some lower priced models.

    Laptops and Tablets for Homework and Fun
     

  6. Backpacks for Carrying It All

    A sturdy backpack that your child loves wearing is one of the most essential back to school items. I like to let my girls choose their own backpacks because it’s something they’ll be carrying with them every day.

    Backpacks for Carrying It All
     

  7. Coffee Maker for Mom Who Needs Her Caffeine

    Don’t forget to put something for yourself on the back-to-school shopping list.

    When was the last time your coffee maker had an upgrade? Why don’t you treat yourself to the latest model… perhaps even an espresso machine?

    Coffee Maker for Mom Who Needs Her Caffeine

Oh, and one more thing… be sure to get your kids’ eyesight checked before school starts!

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Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
Talk with me: @5minutesformom and Facebook.com/5minutesformom
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14 Comments

  1. Katherine King says

    September 7, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    thank you so much for these helpful tips, they were helpful on buying my back to school items this year.

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  2. Jenna Wood says

    September 1, 2017 at 3:09 am

    The LifeProof coupon is a true lifesaver- it’s a must for kid’s tech. These are all amazing insider tips!

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  3. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    September 1, 2017 at 1:42 am

    These are really great tips! I always love trying new ways to save!

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  4. Kristi says

    August 31, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    So many great deals… for school, home and everything in between. Perfect timing as this weekend we plan to cram lot’s of last minute shopping.

    Reply
  5. Amy Desrosiers says

    August 31, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    Wow, it looks like there are so many great back to school deals going on now. I need to to buy my kids some stuff still!

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  6. Dawn Lopez says

    August 31, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    Saving money on school supplies definitely appeals to me! I’ll have to check out those backpacks from Staples. I think they are so cute!

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  7. TColeman says

    August 31, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    This list has so many great ideas. I never would have thought about some of these.

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  8. Lisa Bristol says

    August 31, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    I need to get one of these blenders before school starts. We love to start the day with a smoothie. This year I am stocked up on all the school supplies we need. I bought a lot when school was out in June when everything was on clearance.

    Reply
  9. Lisa Favre says

    August 31, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    My favorite part to this list is the coffee machine idea. Bring me all of the caffeine – all of it!

    Reply
  10. Kami says

    August 31, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    These are wonderful tips!! Back to school is such a crazy time of the year!! Anywhere I can save is great!!

    Reply
  11. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    August 31, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    I love this. Back to school shopping can rapidly explode into a major expense, especially these days with so many classes using tablets and other technology.

    Reply
  12. Jeanette says

    August 31, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    We just got our kiddo a desk a few weeks ago! He loves his new desk. I think it makes him feel more grown up. Great post! I am always looking to save money, but still get what he needs.

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  13. Rafael Silva says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:38 am

    Hi Susan, how are you?

    Thanks for this tips. Every back to school we spent a lot of money here and spent so much time and effort too! With those tips we can improve our time and save some money for extra expenses!

    Thank you!

    Reply

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