Do you go back-to-school shopping with your kids, or do you get it all done online?
While some of you have completed back-to-school shopping, I usually wait for the last minute back to school shopping the few days before school begins – it’s all part of that back-to-school rush feeling!
Canadian parents plan to spend, on average, more than $300 per child on back-to-school shopping! These expenses include everything from school supplies to the latest technology.
So before I begin back-to-school shopping and saving, I like to check out the deals online first – from the comfort of my couch. RetailMeNot.ca has all of the best deals in one convenient place.
Here are my favourite Back to School essentials for this year found through RetailMeNot.ca. You can get some great discounts with coupon and promo codes for thousands of online stores with RetailMeNot, and save with in-store and printable coupons.
Back to School Shopping and Saving
Backpack
A good, sturdy backpack with plenty of storage options is essential for growing kids. The licensed character backpacks are cute when kids are in younger grades, but they don’t have enough space for books and large zipper binders. This one from Swiss Gear fits laptops too. Available at Shop.ca. Right now if you shop at SHOP.CA, RetailMeNot has an exclusive $50 off when you spend $125 or more.
Lunch Box
There are so many options for lunch boxes. Many schools encourage “Boomerang” lunches, meaning packing lunches in recyclable containers. Bento-type boxes work well, as do various sizes of BPA-free containers like the Rubbermaid Lunch Blox, or Bento Buddies from Chapters Indigo.
Dry Erase Board
Older kids can stay on top of their school schedules with this cute stylish Peel + Stick Dry Erase Board Set by WallPOPS, featuring a monthly calendar, weekly planner, and message board. Includes a dry erase marker and letters for personalization. Available at Bed Bath and Beyond.
Running Shoes
Kids will need a good pair of running shoes AND a clean pair of indoor shoes; velcro will come in handy for little ones while older kids can enjoy runners like these New Balance sneakers from Foot Locker.
Clothing
Old Navy has some great deals for back-to-school shopping for boys and girls. Check out all of the discounts here.
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157 Comments
I always check for sales or discount codes/coupons before I go shopping.
I ALWAYS check for sales and discounts before buying a product.
I always look for savings all the time i am a very frugal person so the more I can save the better for us
Yip! We have to here. 3 boys going back to school. Thanks!
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Absolutely! It makes it less painful to spend all the money for back to school shopping!
I always check or coupon codes and whether there is cash-back available.
I always check for sales and coupon codes.
Yes, I look for deals! Need to make our money stretch!
Checking for discounts and sales is a must before shopping, otherwise you’re just throwing money away that could be spent elsewhere, like for food to put in the lunchbox. Thanks for this giveaway!
I ALWAYS check for sales …..my kids know that as well ! If it is not onsale Mom wont buy it !
Oh yes always check the sales and ads, and I also love shopping at thrift stores too, you can find some great stuff there!!
I am always looking for good deals, why pay full price for stuff when you don’t have to!
Always – why pay full price?
I always check for sales and usually make my list from flyers.
I do look for sales. 🙂
Always! You have to do that nowadays!
I always do especially on retailmenot
Always looking for sales!
Yes, always
Always, with 4 kids I always look to save
I always price compare for the best prices 😉
I always look for sales! I have 4 kids to school shop for!
Yes all the time.
I pretty much don’t buy anything for full price anymore!
I usually plan my shopping trips around the sale flyers.
Absolutely! I love savings, so I always plan around sales
I check online for coupon codes before buying and check flyers before shopping in a store.
Yes, I look through flyers, and retailmenot for coupon codes (if I’m shopping online)
I do check for sales and discounts before shopping, but not as often as I used to.
Yes,I definitely do! I`m a deal seeker!
All the time! I cannot imagine any other way to shop.
Yes i always check for deals before shopping , i love a bargain when i can get one 🙂 thanks for the chance 🙂
Yes I always price shop for the best deals, I also refuse to drive around to multiple stores so sometimes some of the items aren’t the best price but I have to decide if it’s worth the extra gas.
yes, its the only way i shop!
Yes I do! Hate paying full price for something if I can avoid it!
I don’t buy anything unless it’s on sale…if you wait long enough everything gets marked down.
Yes I always look for sales and discounts before shopping
I always check for sales, coupons, and coupon codes before I shop.
I almost always check for sales and discounts before shopping.
I always price match and try to do my research prior. Makes some savings and less hassle running into every store! Always love a good deal!
Yes, I always check for sales, discounts and coupons
Yes – I try my best to check for deals and coupons before leaving the house. Unless..on a day like today when I leave the house in a flurry with kids in tow, I end up at stores with no coupon code – -frustrating! 🙂
I do chek sometimes but I stumble across great sales when out shopping
We usually look for deals before shopping.
Ofcourse i try to save money where ever i can as we live on a budget!
i always check fo sales and coupons
I always check for deals and discounts as it seems the costs of back to school get higher every year
For larger ticket items, I do look for sales/deals
Every time I go shopping – there’s no easier way to save money!