It's already time for back to school shopping in Richmond. Can you believe it? What happened to the summer?
Back to school means kids need new backpacks for carrying books and school supplies. Purchasing a well made backpack that will be used for years to come at a frugal price is the best way to save money and stretch your dollar for back to school shopping. Below is a listing of how to get several different backpacks frugally and save money on what can be one of the most expensive back to school items.
Free Backpack
Right now you can get a free backpack from Office Depot with a $10 minimum purchase. This deal is offered in store only and selection varies by store location and is while supplies last. There is a limit of two backpacks per household/business. No rain checks are available on this offer.
$30 Backpacks at L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean has backpacks that are very durable and guaranteed to last. You can get a great deal by shopping online at L.L. Bean. Currently they offer nine different backpacks for less than $30 each. Until Sept. 6 all of their backpacks are 20 percent off! Use the code 3028050 to get free shipping.
Target Backpacks for $9.99
Target has a large selection of backpacks for only $9.99 both in store and online. Check Target's Daily Deals every day online to see what they offer. Since back to school is right around the corner they may offer a one day deal on a backpack very soon. Daily Deals on Target.com are one day deals that offer incredible low prices and free shipping.
Old Navy Backpacks for $9
Old Navy currently has a good deal on backpacks. For a limited time printed backpacks for boys and girls are only $9 both online and in store. The regular price of many of their backpacks is only $14.95.
Jansport Backpacks for $15.99
Ebags.com is having a back to school sale on many of their backpacks and offering 20 percent off site-wide. The Jansport half pint backpack is currently on sale for only $15.99 and comes in eight different colors and patterns. To save even more money on your purchase go to Retail Me Not website to find coupon codes to use on ebags.com.
Character Backpacks for $10
K-Mart is currently offering a sale on all character backpacks. Character backpacks are only $10 or less and all other backpacks are 25 percent off.
Wal-Mart Backpacks for $9
Wal-Mart has several of the Eastsport brand backpacks priced at only $9 dollars both online and in store.
Family Dollar has licensed character backpacks for only $8 each.
Another recommendation for finding a good backpack at a frugal price is to check with local thrift stores and to also check at local yard sales. Many thrift stores will price a good backpack for only a couple of dollars.
Amanda Bradbury is a freelance writer in Richmond who enjoys frugal living, coupon clipping and saving money. To learn more about Amanda, visit her blog at http://allfrugalstuff.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @mandasparkle.
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