6 Back-to-School Items Frugal Parents Should Grab at Target Before They're Gone
Summer's not over, but Target's back-to-school deals are already here. If you're still pretending September is far away, sorry to break it to you, but the best bargains of the season are live right now.
Frugal parents who wait until late August to hit the aisles will face picked-over inventory and panic pricing. The smarter move is to shop now and load up on the deals nobody else is thinking about yet. We're talking genuinely jaw-dropping prices across everything from backpacks to glue sticks.
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Below are six Target deals that are so good they'll probably disappear fast. Fill your cart before they do.
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Dealworthy Backpacks
Price: $5
Target’s aptly named Dealworthy line is making school supplies even more affordable than ever. The Dealworthy backpack is a deal so good it almost doesn’t seem real, when other brand names can run well into $60 and up. The 16-inch backpack has several compartments and pockets, perfect for younger children, in a variety of styles, though this lightning bolt pattern is likely to be a hit.
Cat & Jack Bento Lunch Box
Price: $9.60 (regularly $12)
Lunch boxes have come a long way since most parents’ childhoods. Now, they're available in a variety of styles, patterns and configurations to pacify the pickiest child.
These Cat & Jack bento style lunch boxes are great for kids who don’t like their foods to mix or touch. They’re made from BPA-free recycled plastic, with four dividers and a place to put cutlery. You can pre-make meals, keep them in the fridge and toss them into the dishwasher when they get grimy.
Mondo Llama Crayons, 24-Count
Price: $0.25 (regularly $1)
Crayons are typically on the supply lists for children in kindergarten through fifth grades, and sometimes even older. Target knows that young children tend to go through these like they are in endless supply, but at this deal, frugal parents could buy significant stock in these Mondo Llama crayons and barely make a dent in the budget.
Mondo Llama Washable Markers, 10-count
Price: $0.50 (regularly $2.25)
While you’re at it, check out another nearly universal item on classroom supply lists: markers. These Mondo Llama washable markers might be great to have on hand year-round, as well as for holiday and summer projects. Color your children delighted and your wallet happy with this deal.
Dealworthy Composition Books
Price: $0.39 (regularly $0.99)
Paper-based notebooks are still required across nearly every grade level, both in and out of the classroom. Creative children might like to keep these Dealworthy composition notebooks on hand for journals, short stories or to keep track of important information about the household. Since they may need a fresh one, or more, for every class, jump on this incredible deal.
Elmer's Glue Sticks, 6-pack
Price: $2.99 (regularly $3.59)
Particularly for kids in pre-school and elementary school, Elmer’s glue sticks are an essential ingredient in many creative projects. Because this is a name-brand product at a steep discount, it could be among the items on this list to sell out quickly. Parents can buy several packs and still have plenty of room in the budget for other key supplies.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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