by Angela V We have been enjoying the summer so much I can’t believe half of it is already over. We are now starting to talk about back to school for our boys coming up this September and since this year our youngest starts kindergarten, we will be back to school shopping for two.
Back to school shopping can get expensive and we love taking advantage of great back to school deals.
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Do you get all your back to school shopping done weeks before school starts, or do you usually wait until the last weekends before school starts? I personally love shopping for deals, and I like shopping early, with lots of time to save more!
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I start about the middle of August but I do pick up items throughout the summer if they are what they want.
I start now-ish….
I started clothes shopping last month. Pre bought the supplies from the school for the year so I don’t have to worry about those. Just need a backpack and my kiddo is all set.
I always start back to school shopping at the end of August.
don’t have to anymore. Kids are grown up
I pick up stuff here and there all summer long
Love back to school shopping. I start early to get good deals
I pick up things here and there all throughout the summer. I’m usually done around this time.
Constantly shopping for deals!
I usually start in June.
My favourite back to school stores are Winners, Marshall’s, and Staples.
I start at the beginning of summer, I just keep an eye out for sales on the items I need.
My favourite back to school stores are staples, Walmart, children’s place and Spencer’s (for backpacks).
We start mid way through August for back to school. Then we get a good selection.
Around mid august I start back to school shopping
We pick up little things here and there but we really start back to school shopping in August.
Around now actually. We went last weekend and bought a few things and getting back to it this weekend to try and finish it off
July..
I have started already for back to school items for the grandchildren. I usually pick something up for the next season as soon as school is out.
all year – if there’s a sale, then it’s purchased. watching the flyers like a hawk! thanks
I shop for clothes in late August and a little school supplies till the teachers tell me what they need.
I tend to shop last minute. We may start this weekend or just go next weekend. Thanks!
the week before school starts
Usually start in June
I don’t do a specific “back to school” shopping trip. I tend to buy things throughout the year when they are on sale and put them away until they are needed. If the teacher requests specific items, I will go out and get them, but this year I didn’t need to.
My favourite thing about going back to school was always having new shoes and one special outfit for the first day of school!
I usually don’t start my back to school shopping until the second last week of summer, which means for this year I’ll be starting my shopping next week!
Usually start slowly in July and move up the pace in mid August
I usually start my back to school shopping in July and would be done by now, but this year I have only picked up a couple of things so far. I usually do all my shopping at 3 main places – Walmart, Superstore, and Staples. Sometimes I pick up a few things at Pharmasave, and a local teacher’s store (that I am allowed to shop at because I am a city worker in a relevant department).
Around mid august
I start shopping as soon as school is out. I pick up things here and there as they go on sail.
I start to pick up a bit here and there throughout the summer ao that it isn’t too much of a money strain right before school starts
I really enjoy back to school shopping specially when it comes to writing accessories and notebooks. I typically do it at the beginning of August to make sure that there are still good assortment and variety. My favourite places to go shopping are Walmart, Staples, and surprisingly art stores have great selection as well.
A couple days before school starts as its all on sale.
I’m a slowly collect things type of mom..depending on sales of course as school gear is very expensive thsee days!
I start shopping as soon as the deals start
We usually start at the end of August. Last minute is our thing lol
I wait for the flyers and deals to start!
We start back to school shopping mid to late August!
I will start this weekend!
This weekend!😬
Around mid to end of august. Usually have most of the things I need already though. I can buy supplement on line
For the most part school shopping is done all summer long whenever I see something that is a good deal. I try not to hit the stores at the end of August!
I usually start back to school shopping at the end of August.
With a 16yr. old daughter we start at least 4 week’s before school. Pants are the hardest to shop for. Your prayers are welcome. LOL
I do it end of July and look for great deals before the Back to School shopping rush.
I start shopping as soon as the supplies hit the shelves
We start approximately this time of the year – around mid August – to get it out of the way!
School supplies are purchased in July, and school clothing is purchased mid August. I’ll be finished up within the next couple days, the boys just need some new school shoes.
I start around the first of August fo suplies and we do the clothes and shoe shopping in the two weeks before school starts because you never know when a growth spurt will occur!
Usually around the beginning of August when the flyers start promoting it. We like to get ahead of it so if we forget something we still have time to pick it up before everything gets picked over.
I start shopping last two weeks of August
I started last month but I do most of my shopping the last two weeks of August.
I’m always stocking up for back to school all through the summer as I gwt great deals just before thw school year begins.
I started at the beginning of August and hope to finish up this weekend.
To be honest 1 week before school
My kids are always good about not having to get every thing spanking new!! They use a lot of stuff over, esp calculators etc. We also dont buy all of it right away , just in spurts as we found that other kids would help themselves to pencils and pens if we brought them all to be put in the desks
Now! Today actually
About 2 weeks before school starts. Not too last minute.
We always go back to school shopping around the middle and end of August.
I usually start a week or two before back to school
I shop the sales year round for school.
We are always late shoppers here. I’ll grab some things a few weeks before it starts and then the rest after school actually begins. We’re too busy soaking up the last weeks of summer to worry about school.
I shop all year round for sales. I love looking at Walmart and H&M.
Already started! Got some writing supplies new bags and shoes. Now need a watch
I start shopping for back to school in July 😉
My daughter doesn’t get her list until after they start… crazy, right? But we get the obvious as soon as it starts going on sale. Usually August.
I start back to school shopping the last week of August.
I pick up things all summer – the earlier the better. I don’t like crowds.
I start early August
I started in June this year with Costco backpacks then the rest was last week
i start next week! a few weeks before back to school.
we try to do some all summer long when we see the deals
I start shopping whenever there is a sale on.
We’ve started already, so mid-August!
BTS shopping starts this weekend! I LOVE BTS! Better than New Year’s for me.
Usually, we start once the PNE begins…it’s a good reminder that summer’s nearly done.
Usually the last week in August I do their back to school shopping
I pick things up in September when they go on clearance for the next year.
Last week of August
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I will probably start very soon to hit the sales!
When the sales start, I start our back to school shopping.
I look for certain things for “back to school” throughout the year, BUT for specifics like school supplies, electronics or shoes, clothing, I start in early August.
I find bargains throughout the year and stock up using a variety of rebates and savings .. Thanks for the beautiful giveaway
I always start back to school shopping mid August
We dont really do back to school shopping. My daughter’s Birthday is in August so she tends to have new clothes and shoes before starts. And we use back packs until they die so may be purchased any time of year.
A month before
I start in August, I buy my granddaughters close and some school supplies.
Clothes! Oops
I buy in advance when they mark down the back to school stuff
We are going to start (and hopefully finish, too) shopping for back to school this weekend! Awesome giveaway- thank you 🙂
I start back to school shopping as soon as the sales start…usually in August.
We start back to school shopping in mid July
We have such great fall weather on the west coast that I love to catch the late summer bargains for my 2 grandkids at The Bay. I always find some great outfits at amazing prices for them to boost their wardrobe until the cold weather hits and they’re back to long sleeves and pants.
I start shopping in mid August
i usually start back to school shopping at the end of August for supplies and shoes clothes usually wait til end of Sept
I will start next week
I start back to school shopping the first week of August as sales usually start then.
I start shopping at the end of August.
Start at the beginning of August
Now that we are back from our summer vacation I’ll start looking at what I need and then start pricing things out.
at the end of August.
I start back to school shopping at the beginning of August
Sometime in August.
A couple days before school
Last minute over here – mixed with some throughout the summer deals
We shop all year round, though some is done in Aug too – back to school
I shop all year around but seriously start shopping in August
For supplies I usually shop all year (watching for sales and deals) at Walmart or Staples. I also try to support small local shops as often as I can.
I start shopping in August for clothes, books and supplies.
Mid-August seems like the best time. The sales are all starting.
usually the last week in august
I start Back To School shopping mid August usually
This is our first year back to school shopping and i’m totally stoked!!!! It was my favorite part of back to school as a kid lol. We will probably hit up the shops the last week before the long weekend.
Near the end of July I start back to school shopping, especially with the kids shoes, as it seems in August the sales are better but the sizes & selections are very picked over.
We have grand children that we help, so I actually shop all year, When I see something on sale that one of them can use, I buy it. Easier to spread out throughout the year.
I start back to school shopping in mid August.
I start shopping for back to school about a month before when the sales start.
Mid August is the time to start catching back to school sales.
I usually start bts shopping early august, sometime soon you can get good deals and there is still plenty of selection
Walmart and dollarama
I keep an eye out for sales all the time. Usually we get a new backpack, so I watch for a good sale. I bought a new one over a month ago for half off. Same with shoes – if the deal is right, I will get it and store it until needed.
A couple days before school starts as its all on sale.
I usually start in July!
I usually start when school finishes. this way I always pick up the things that my grandchildren needs and wants. I don’t have to rush and worry that I miss something. then i’m able to relax and just have a blast with summer. much easier.
Middle August
Whenever I see a deal.
I like the great sales at Hudson Bay ! Also hit up Winners too!
a week before school starts, we hold to summer as long as we can!
We started yesterday!
July for sure… but I always pick things up when they are on sale.
week before school starts.
I start shopping in the middle of the August
ctc they have everything
Since the backpack is the MAIN thing we have already been looking around but no decision. The rest starts pretty soon.
I start shopping throughout the summer looking through flyers and in stores looking for sales!
I pick up things I know will be needed throughout the summer, when I see them at a good price. The other stuff, I begin shopping for the last week of August.
I always shop for school stuff but I really get going on Sept 1.
A couple of weeks before school starts.
I always startedt looking in July
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I am terrible. I always leave it last minute.
Middle of August is when I would BTS shop!
Shopping completed kids ready back to school waiting to see teachers and friends
I watch for great supplies at super prices all year long, then watch for the back to school sales in August.
last week
We just started back to school shopping as the sales come up.
In July
Start about 2-3 weeks before school starts.
i usually pick the basics once i see them on sale, then we see what my sons booklist is then try and pick up used ones. he is in university
I start shopping for back to school around mid-August.
late august usally
I buy when things are on sale throughout the year
I’d start mid August…and any time I see something on sale or clearance.
We start the week before school.
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Around August!
I start school shopping the first week of August and from then on up until a week prior to them starting.
I haven’t started yet. Will probably start the week before school starts.
I will start today
We start in July or August depending on the deals
I start buying on the labour day weekend
Just like I do at Christmas, the week before school starts.
I start in early August before the rush is on, but still tapping into sales.
I always started mid August, if you leave it too late, product is pretty picked over.
When my son was younger I shopped at Walmart and Staples for school supplies and Zumiez, American Eagle and West 49 for clothes. Now that he is in post secondary he does his back to school shopping himself.
This year I had the pleasure of taking my grandchildren on a shopping spree for back to school at the new outlet mall near Edmonton airport. Usually I send money to purchase new footwear in August.
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We start shopping as soon as we receive the list(s).
I start mid-August
we just startred today to do shopping
I start when I see things in store during my normal course of activities.
I start my back to school shopping in July. School in my state normally starts back on August 9th. It’s seems so early!
My favourite back to school stores are Winners, Staples, and Marshall’s.
A few weeks before school
I start shopping for back to school, as soon as school is out (sales only that is)…..and seriously fill in what is needed mid july….again waiting for sales.
We stated mid August.
I usually start in Aug. and that includes them all cutting hair cuts too
Before school even ends depending on the deals that I can find.
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My usual is to start shopping about the first of August for the September 01 (approximate) back to school.
Usually, we get to back to school shopping a few days before school starts.
We order our school supplies through the school at year end, then we clothes and shoe shop mid August.
We waited until the last minute like we always do!
about a month before school starts.
When all the sales start – some time in August.
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We start about a month before school.
As soon as the back to school sales come up, like mid August! 🙂
I don’t have children unfortunately but I go shopping with my friend about a month before
Around the middle to end of August
I usually start back to schhol shopping the beginning of august !!!
In august, usually last minute! 😮
I usually start the first week in August when sales are in
I pick up items year round as they go on sale for back to school.
Always looking for bargains and coupons all year round, so no set date
We start early but first we check for what we can reuse from around the house!
Usually the first week in August is when the back to school shopping starts!
i start at the beginning of august and then again the 2nd week of sept and save those for next year
I start shopping inAugust and also take advantage of the tax-free sale.
We start shopping mid August do our best to get everything during the first shop
We start the week before the beginning of school!
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we dont do back to school shopping, all about reuseing last years stuff
We always start shopping at least 3 weeks before school. And we have been done for a week now.
I started when I first saw sales around mid-June.
When the school sends the supply list. So about the end of July.
The day before
I shop for basics all year round but finish the list a few weeks before school starts
I start around mid august.. and I love dollar stores! Cheap doesnt necessarily mean terrible. Superstore is great too.
I always wait till the last minute, usually the last shopping day before school starts. It never works out well.
I like to start near the end of July.
I start watching for sales at the beginning of August.
I usually start back to school shopping in mid August.
I wait until the last minute!
August
I started mid August and I have a few things still to pick up. I kind of keep a little stash in the closet for the whole year.
I shop all year round, whenever I find a good sale!
End of july
Shopping done on-line from my favorite stores (getting the best offers) and can now relax
I usually start as soon as school is out for summer!
We always started in early August with the first sales that come up.
mid way through August…having to much fun enjoying summer to think about it too soon
whenever the sales start.
All year long
all year round
mid july
I start school today! I have been shopping for the last one month. I love shop early to have ample time to make all the savings I can too. For instance I just learnt RBC Bank is offering $60 to students who open a 1st time students account 🙂 I love to shop at Walmart, H&M and Journeys.
We are doing it all year. Whenever there’s a sale, we load up. Thank you.
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I start a month before start of school i.e in August. I lookout for sales and good deals in particular.
I used to do some the week before school starts, the rest after school starts. Catch the sales!
we start a couple of weeks before school starts
I shop for back to school around middle of August!
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