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Frugal Family: Back to School Preparations
Well, it's August. As tough as it is to do, we must start thinking about clothes and supplies for back to school. Here are a few deals and specials that just might take the sting out it for you.
1. Office Depot
Deal Time: Now through this Saturday
Where to Find It: 1 Worcester Road, Framingham | (508) 620-5570
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Get a free $20 backpack and lunch tote free with a $15 school supplies purchase. See more about this deal online here.
2. Staples
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Deal Time: Now through this Saturday
Where to Find It: staples.com
Avoid the line and get free delivery on any order more than $75 on Staples' website. Staples have backpacks on sale, and a tool online to help you pick the best backpack based on your child’s age and needs. And now through Aug. 13, you can buy a “Back to School Savings Pass” for $10. This will give you 15 percent off for all your school supply purchases through Sept. 17. Check out their back to school supply guide by grade here.
3. Walmart
Deal Time: Now through Aug. 31
Where to Find It: 550 Providence Highway, Walpole | (508) 668-4144
Walmart has college dorm essentials as well as a huge area dedicated to back to school supplies for kids of all ages. Everything is on sale. They have “school supply bundles” by age and an online tool to help parents figure out what kids need by grade/age.
4. Old Navy
Deal Time: Everyday
Where to Find it: oldnavy.com | 90 Providence Highway (Walpole Mall) | (508) 668-2365
OldNavy.com offers free shipping on any order more than $50 every day. Uniform khakis start at $10 and uniform polo shirts start at $5. Favorite T-shirts start at $3 for kids and $5 for adults. In store only from now until Aug. 18, you can earn $10 for in “super cash” for every $20 you spend.
