Back to School Shopping List

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We’re in August now and we have to start thinking about getting our kids back to school. As year round homeschoolers, I don’t have a back to school time but I do all of my back to school shopping during this time because the sales are happening now. This is my Christmas time; I’m like a kid in a candy store when the back to school sales are on. I love finding great things on sale that I would never pay full price for. When the sales are happening, this is the best time to load up on supplies for the whole school year since they won’t be on sale like this again. It’s so exciting when I find something on my list that’s on sale – it’s like I’ve hit a jackpot because I know about all the money that I’ve saved. back-to-school-list

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Back to School Shopping:

  • pencils
  • binders
  • pens
  • pencil crayons
  • markers
  • erasers
  • pencil sharpeners
  • lined paper
  • printer paper
  • crayons
  • white glue
  • glue sticks
  • pencil case
  • report covers/duotangs
  • running shoes
  • rain boots
  • back pack
  • clothes – jeans, jogging pants, tights, shirts, sweaters, gym apparel
After all of the necessities that my kids need for school such as pencils, binders, pens, markers, erasers, etc. — we are now down to back packs, running shoes and back to school clothes such as jeans, jogging pants, tights, shirts, sweaters and gym apparel. One place that you can check out is Marshalls: they’re new to Canada and it was a fun experience with my kids as we went shopping.  You can locate a store near you through the store locator. We live 10 minutes away from one so it wasn’t too far at all.  My daughter is a natural shopper so she was really in her element here. My boys hate shopping unless it’s for video games or toys so they weren’t as excited for our shopping trip. We found a pair of Frozen running shoes for my daughter for $19.99, and wears them everywhere now. She was so happy. My son’s running shoes were $34.99 and they have laces, which he’s so proud of since he’s never had them before. We also grabbed a Blue Jays T-shirt for $7, which was a great deal, since they always go for more. The Hello Kitty backpack for my daughter was only $14.99. Hubby grabbed a pair of Bluetooth headphones, which I think will be great for the kids when someone needs to work on a lesson at the computer that needs video. Also, we were able to cross off running shoes from our list, hooray! Great find. Of course we had to check out the toy section while we were here, but we didn’t really need any more toys at all. marshalls-long My daughter picked out her first backpack – it’s so cute. She now carries it around with her everywhere. It currently holds her library books and fake money. We had to check my kids’ shoe sizes because we were picking up some running shoes for both of them and they thought it was really fun. I was astonished to learn that my son’s foot had gone up another 2 sizes since we purchased his last pair. marshalls After her exhausting shopping trip, my daughter enjoyed a nice frozen treat outside; it was such a gorgeous day. You can follow Marshalls on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.   Be sure to visit Marshalls brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ posts!

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59 Comments

  1. My boys are all about the skater style this year – skate shoes, skinny jeans, flat-billed hats and hoodies

  2. First year homeschooling…so we don’t have to go out and buy school uniforms!! Yay!!

  3. Belinda McNabb says:

    Right now my son is into anything to do with video games! if there is a tshirt he wants it! He is also wanting the high topped sneakers

  4. my kids are not into style much but they like Marshall’s a lot!

  6. She is looking for something comfy but girly like yoga pants and cute tops

  8. Amy Heffernan says:

    My son is asking for jogging pants WITH pockets, hoodies and high top black sneakers. Demanding for a 6 year old. LOL
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  9. My oldest is looking for a preppy type style and my youngest likes the sporty styles

  11. skater board styles, shoes, clothes, the hat on sideways.

  12. My girls are looking for cute and comfortable clothes like leggings and cute shirts.

  14. My daughter is all about the comfort! She only wears comfy clothes and is liking more athletic type clothes. She loves the rockstar type clothes such as leather or jean jackets and loves leggings. She loves bright colors, especially pink!

  16. Nate Fuller says:

    My daughter wants everything Monster High!

  17. I would say my cousins are looking for fashionable patterns and comfortable styles.

  19. Sunshine G says:

    My daughter is fixated on anything striped!

  20. They are into the skater look this year.

  21. Stephanie says:

    I find they’re drawing a lot of inspiration from famous young instagrammers… so far I’ve heard about animal print sweaters and tulle skirts, black ankle boots.

  22. My girls are looking for some cute designer jeans!

  23. My kids are looking for a style of cuteness, comfort and modesty!

  24. Well fitting jeans are always on our back to school list!

  25. They are looking for tops and pants in fun patterns. We always shop Marshalls for back to school

  27. Alma Rocha says:

    definitely the BOHO style!

  29. we like comfortable clothes and striped shirts!

  31. Kimmy Ripley says:

    My daughter is really into graphic tees right now. Cute ones!!

  32. My son is older and is very conscious of his own sense of style. It doesn’t match what I would choose, but if he is happy, I am happy! Thanks for a chance to win!

  33. Julia Cosgrove says:

    My sons are into TMNT and Minecraft themes this year.

  35. My kids wear polos and khakis for school! They can always use new jeans too.

  36. We’re looking for plaid or cute shirts without any sayings on them, and bootcut jeans.

  38. Bright colors and glitter! Oh my…haha!

  39. ELIZABETH P says:

    My kids are always looking for Disney characters! truckredford(at)Gmail(Dot)com

  42. My son is only three, so style doesn’t matter. We just need anything that can be put on easily.

  43. The back to school style that I am most looking for this year is a cute kimono I love the coverage.

  44. Hoodies & jeans

  46. my nieces like brightly colored girly outfits

  48. Erica Best says:

    my nephew love new shoes and jeans

  50. my son likes graphic shirts and cartoon character clothing items

  52. maria cantu says:

    This year my son is into the skater style.

  53. I don’t have kids. I’m looking forward to fall boots!

  54. My daughter is talking about wanting dark colored jeans.

  55. Thomas Murphy says:

    My son likes anything to do with sports.

  57. tammy shelton says:

    My grandsons like sporty clothes.

  58. amanda sakovitz says:

    They like Disney and animal themed clothes.

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