7 Best Back-to-School Deals at Staples

In just a few weeks, kids will return to the classroom, and as parents get ready for the new school year, many face a financial burden with back-to-school shopping. According to a recent Deloitte survey, parents are expected to spend $31.3 billion collectively on supplies, which is an average of $586 per child, per the data. For parents already on a budget, it can cause a major strain. 

To help offset the cost, “39% of shoppers report trimming their budgets in other areas to afford higher costs for back-to-class,” according to Capital One Shopping Research. However, if “budgets become too tight and costs must be cut, parents will cut back on school supplies (40%) and clothing (28%),” per Deloitte. 

While school supplies, like everything else, cost more these days, don’t let the expense of back-to-school shopping cause financial stress. There are ways to spend less. From now until August 31st, Staples offers unbeatable prices on hundreds of quality back-to-school essentials, including folders, notebooks, electronics, and more. Plus, the office supply chain has a price match guarantee.

There are plenty of good deals at Staples to help parents stay within budget, and we’ve rounded up the best discounts for all your back-to-school needs.

• Price: 50 cents
• Original Price: $2.49

To help keep students organized, the 2-Pocket Plastic Presentation Folder with Fasteners ensures easy paper access and is waterproof, durable, and tear-resistant. Another great selling point is the variety of colors, which allows kids to separate subjects and find their schoolwork easily. 

• Price: 50 cents for a pack of 8
• Original Price: $2.29

Pencils are another must-have item every student needs and Staples has a great deal on an eight pack of unsharpened wooden pencils. You can also grab a manual sharpener on sale for just .50 cents.

• Price: 35 cents for 70 sheets
• Original Price: $3.09

Take advantage of the great price on these quality notebooks and stock up while they’re on sale. They’re ideal for taking notes and staying on top of homework.

• Price: 40 cents
• Original Price: $3.59

A common item teachers ask parents to buy for back-to-school is glue and you can score a great deal with Staples. The Washable Removable Liquid School Glue is perfect for school projects. According to reviewers, it doesn’t clump, dries quickly and is as good as name brand glues. 

• Price: $19.99
• Original Price: $26.99

Send kids back to the classroom in style with the Jessica Simpson Laptop Travel and School Backpack. The lightweight pastel and floral are fun and functional, with a padded laptop compartment and pockets to organize belongings. 

• Price: $119.99
• Original Price: $144.99

For those heading to college, save your important assignments and projects with the Seagate Backup Plus 5TB External Portable Hard Drive. Compatible with Windows and Mac, the device is easy to set up and use, according to reviews. 

• Price: $249.99
• Original Price: $299.99

Whether it’s a big deadline or everyday homework, the HP 14″ Chromebook, Intel Processor N100 Google Chrome, meets students’ needs. The Chromebook has a long-lasting battery life of 8.5 hours, speedy performance, and a sleek design.

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