Dare I say it? It’s time for back to school!
I know, I KNOW. “But summer is still here” you say. ” I don’t want to think about it just yet” you whine. Me too, my friend. But if we’re on a mission to get the best deals and not over-spend on school supplies, clothing and the like, we have to get on the ball now. That’s why the Frugal Crew will be chatting about Back to School today, July 17th, and why your hosts The Frugalette and 4 Hats and Frugal, will be giving you “back to school on a dime” advice for the next two weeks.
We will lead discussions on how to stay on budget when sales pop up at every store, how to save on clothing for your kids and even highlight some of the best deals as they come up. Be sure to follow the #FrugalCrew hashtag for advice, tips and links to relevant posts.
But, why not just give you a head start by offer up some cash money? We’ve decided to offer our readers a giveaway of epic frugal proportions. Target has always been a mainstay for great back-to-school shopping, providing deals upon deals on school supplies, children’s clothing, and even outfits for Mom to enjoy at the PTA meetings. Enter below to win a $100 Target gift card and you can stretch your dollars even more!
The contest will be open until July 31st. Winner will be chosen randomly via rafflecopter. Good Luck everyone!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
It’s a little insane how excited I am about back to school shopping for kindergarten this year! 🙂
So much is on the back to school list. We are transitioning to middle school so I know the supplies will be a lot more. Good luck everyone.
I am so looking forward to any and all posts that help in the area of frugalizing our budgets! Plus, even if I don’t win, I will be happy for who does, since Target is a great place for back to school items!! ;o)
OH yay! With 2 teenagers THIS would be an awesome win!!!
I love Target for back to school!
Backpacker
Paper, pens pencils and it would be so nice to be able to add a cute outfit to that list!
Anything with target is great I have 3 going to 1st, 2nd, and 4rd grade and were excited for the upcoming school year.
Oh my gosh… what isn’t on our back to school list?
1st of all, my girls grow like weeds in the summer.
2nd… Ana is starting “real” school. She needs all those public school required items (backpack, lunch box, and all those goodies like crayons, pencils, scissors!)
My list is for 3 kids, we need crayons, pencils, paper, comp.books, scissors, rulers, apron, calculator, kleenex, purell, pens, markers, clothes and shoes and Hair gel, my boy is starting 7th grade in a new school this year I know he wants to looks slick lol.
Notebooks, pens, a new desk, dry eraser calender.
school supplies, clothes, books writing pens, pencils ext.
My back to school list includes crayons, notebooks, book bags, sleep mats, clothes, shoes, markers and just about anything cleaning wise Kleenex etc @09jojo09
Notebooks, paper, pens, glue and crayons!
notebooks and binders and cute clothes
I have got a new computer on there for the boys…ours is blown and they need it for research
Mostly clothes, already stocked up otherwise!
This is one of my favorite one stop shopping to get things for my nieces and nephew for back to school shopping! This is going to be a great chat!
New cloths!
I’d love to apply this toward a video camera!
cool jeans
Clothes, shoes, and possibly a new computer!
Back to School seems to sneak up every year!
With no children to shop for, I’m going to pick up things like crayons to use for gifts later in the year and I’m looking for an iPad Mini.
pens and pencils is what is on my list
A two page supply list for kindergarten and uniforms. Also, new clothes for daughter in high school who doesn’t need uniforms anymore 🙂
clothing and school supplies for my 3 kids
My kids that are in school are 12, 15, and 17…so we have lots of jean to buy and new backpacks/totes.
new clothes!
Notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, and a backpack.
This is great! With 3 kids it would be a blessing! Thank you! We love Target!
Each of my kids needs new backpacks and sneakers to start. Our oldest needs a special graphing calculator, our middle schooler needs a scientific calculator. We also need pencils, pens, hilighters, folders, pads, binders, glue, etc.
No children so no list!
I’m in college so textbooks, pencils/pens, highlighters, a flash drive, and so much more.
my son will be attending pre-k this year so we are very anxious so far all i know is bring crayons, back packs, tissues, extra clothes the rest of the list will be given next month so they will be on our list to buy!
a laptop
New shoes and clothes!
New sneakers are always on our back-to-school shopping list.
school supplies and new clothes!
Fall school clothes, crayons, paper, new shoes!! The list goes on and on 🙂
New jeans, polo shirts, and tennis shoes, along with backpacks, notebooks, flash drives, and lunch bags.
A new computer is on the back to school list.
I work with small children so we get all sorts of school supplies ready and I am always busy shopping at the Dollar Store and Walmart for the deals on crafts. Now, that we have a Target it would be wonderful to win a g/c! Thank you for the chance twitter fan@plumerea
I start preparing for back to school as soon as school lets out and I see supplies for sale different places.
clothes and shoes
Clothing, pencils, crayons, and notebooks.
Clothes, shoes, and notebooks
Clothes, backpack, calculator, and binders.
Clothes
shoes, packback
Pencils, paper, pens
a new backpack
I really don’t have anything on my back to school list. I have quite a few supplies on hand from last year that I can use.
Lots of back to school items on my list! From supplies to clothes and shoes.
Lots of glue sticks. I don’t know what my daughter does with them all!
Shoes, clothes, and backpacks!
pens, folders and crayons
School uniforms, shoes, violin, graphing supplies, TI calculator
new clothes!
Two things on my list are crayons and a computer–quite a combination.
Backpacks, lunch boxes, clothes, shoes
school supplies and new shoes
New clothes and shoes are on my list.
We’re getting ready for pre-school and the needs will be lunch box, clothes, shoes, art supplies and snacks!!
I’m hunting for plaid, especially a plaid skirt!
Target has some of the best back to school!!
clothes and a backpack
kport207 at gmail dot com
The list seems endless with folders, binders, notebooks, dividers…I don’t ever remember being required to have so many items when I was in school.
crayons
Good Deals! We are a part of the federal furlough. I am a stay at home Military wife with 3 children. Things are tight. I will be doing “free with rebates” at Staples and shopping fliers every week starting now. Our school district is cash strapped so we supply our kids with educational supplies and our school with cleaning, storing, hygiene, and everything else supplies! (-:
I’m a teacher so lots & lots of coffee is on my back to school list.
This is a great start to the beginning of the school year…. I am not even ready to think about September, but I love Target!
I work in a public library so I cannot wait for school to start. It’s been crazy busy and I’m sorta done with this heat.
I totally ranted and didn’t answer your question. Lots of notebooks and folders.
We haven’t gotten the list from the schools yet. But so far we have notebooks, pens, pencils, colored pencils, folders, and new tennis shoes for gym class.
New clothes
Pens,pencils,folders and paper.Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
Backpacks, notebooks, markers and lots of clothes!
Thank you.
The top priority is clothes, I think my son grew four inches this summer.
clothes
My son starts 1st grade, so I am sure we will be buying a lot of Mario themed school supplies!
whats not on it. tissues, paper, hand soap..it never ends
backpacks, lunchboxes, pencils, markers, crayons, book sox, notebooks, pencil boxes etc etc etc
Back-to-school shopping is something that my 8 year old loves every year, and now that my twins are going to kindergarten, they are so excited for their turn! This is such an exciting time of year! Good luck to all you Mommas!
I don’t have a back to school list! My daughter is in college and taking care of everything herself (with a bit of funding help from me)
New shoes and a new backpack
New clothes
Lunch box accessories (more bento containers!), new shoes, crayons, tissues, etc.
new backpacks
nothing for me but my daughter has clothes and supplies for my grandkids
Some highlighters, paper, white board and a planner
I still have to get my oldest daughter a backpack and tennis shoes. I will also have to get all of the school supplies but I have to wait on the teacher lists to come. Thank you!
Going to be a freshman in college this year! I am going to be needing many things for my dorm from school supplies to bedding to a refrigerator! Overwhelming for sure and this gift card will take some of the weight off my shoulders!
I have one child that needs a new backpack, folders, paper and pencils.
My little girl will need her first backpack, school supplies, school uniform, lunch box, snacks, sturdy shoes and a jacket.
School uniforms this year!
I need to get backpacks for my three kids and new clothes a well.
Laptop.
Stuff to help our home stay organized during the school year – bulletin board, binders, drawer organizers and cute storage boxes!
new clothes
kids need new shoes!
Backpack, notebooks, pencils, crayons, tissues
Nothing. I don’t have children.
bacpacs, binders and clothing
I’m a lifelong learner, so always a student . . .I desperately needed a new laptop, and bought one 2 weeks ago. I still need a few software programs, though.
Jeans, Tees, Shoes, Backpacks And A Endless List Of Supplies!
We need backpacks, lunchbox, notebooks and crayons and markers….and school clothes and shoes!
New backpack for my husband and maternity clothes for me (we teach 🙂 )
Love this! I plan to do all my back to school shopping at Target this year because of the various perks.
Awesome giveaway!
Clothes! I’m waiting for tax free weekend to get them!
New clothes, always new clothes.
My daughter starts PreK this year. She needs back to school.clothes. Thanks for the opportunity!
I LOVE Target and my girls have been asking all week to go school supply shopping… The only thing we have gotten so far were Lunch Boxes just because VB had a great sale…
pens, papers, binders, dividers, lions, tigers and bears oh my
i like uniforms and a nice backpack!
clothes mostly my little ones first time ever attending school.
This would be AWESOME 🙂
pens, pencils, notebooks…..everything!
I would get my daughter’s clothes shopping done with this 😉
We have lots on our back to school list: lunch box, notebooks, art smock, markers, crayons, pencils, folders, etc!
School uniforms are on my list this year,
My kids outgrew EVERYthing. They need new clothes!
I have 2 school age boys and they need everything, uniforms, lunchboxes, folders, glue sticks..
Some new folders to organize and store my stuff.
My son needs new jeans. All his jeans have holes in them!
everything backpacks supplies, shoes, underwear clothes you name it we need it x2
Clothes for daughter
Clothes and shoes
children’s scissors. glue sticks. new shoes.
We need clothes for my granddaughter and grandson for first day of school.
a new laptop
My kids are still in preschool, so our back-to-school list consists of lots of cute clothes and a new backpack for my son.
This is my first official Back-to-School year with my oldest going into Kindergarten.. and I can’t believe it! I’m looking forward to new school supplies and awesome outfits from Target 🙂
Clothes, mostly, and a laptop for my oldest whose computer died over the summer.
New backpack!
So excited for this giveaway – thanks
A brand new binder
So many things are on the list! Clothes, shoes, writing utensils… Everything!
New schoolbags! I want eco-friendly ones (good luck), but it’s definitely time for a new bag for both kiddos.
Backpack, pencils, paper, and new clothes.
I need to get new sneakers, tissues and baby wipes
Shoes and backpacks are on my list! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
School supplies and clothes
Backpacks, lunch boxes, clothes, and basic supplies for a 2nd grader and a kindergartener.
shots and shoes
cloths, pens, paper
Backpacks – nice ones are so expensive!
pens
We need shoes
Notebooks, paper, pens
definitely clothes and shoes!
rafflecopter: daniel
Crayons…you gotta have some nice new pointy crayons:)
I need to get long pants and shoes that fit correctly for all of my kids.
shoes, shoes, shoes! and maybe someday soon my kiddos’ feet will stop growing?
Shoes, clothes, backpacks, pens, pencils, paper, and plenty of folders.
Art Supplies, Copy Paper, Kleenex
clothes and shoes
clothing
Uniforms and shoes.
College books
We still need paper, notebooks, pencils, crayons, and glue.
I have 3 kids in school this year! We have a long list of things including memory sticks, binders, glue sticks and more, more more
New football cleats for my son are on my back to school shopping list.
My son is going to preschool so we need a backpack, lunch bag, blanket for nap time, a spare set of clothes, and a small pillow this year 🙂
Backpacks, binders, paper, notebooks, pens, pencils and lots more
annabella @ centurytel dot net
A expensive math calculator
New shoes are on the list.
shorts & keds with matching tanks for the girls its gonna be a HOT fall
with 3 son’s going back to school…3 backpacks, markers, colored pencils, tons of notebooks, pencils, pens, index cards, highlighters and tons of folders
My son is starting pre school been diagnosed with Autism. Only 3 very nervous for him to be in school! Crossing my fingers everything goes welllnext month for my son.
i forgot to mention what i need. Well alot of stuff! Dont us parents need a little help from school supplies to clothes!! So the list is long 🙂
clothes sports equipment & writing supplies
i try to help buy for my grandson …backpack and supplies
clothes and backpacks
New clothes.
College Dorm stuff for my oldest~ Twin XL sheets, fridge, etc.
I didn’t get a supply list yet but I know there will be a lot and also a back pack and clothes.
clothes and shoes
New clothes and backpack!!
New shoes
Art supplies!
I could use some new No. 2 pencils. 🙂
Clothes and a backpack.
Books, journals, and lined paper
File folders, white printer paper, markers, textbooks, and more! We homeschool, and it can be pretty pricey.
stickers
Well my son leaves for college in the fall, so on top of all the supplies he also needs stuff for his student apartment!! It is a BIG list this year 🙂
Paper, pencils, folders, baby wipes, ear buds, and clothes, clothes, and more clothes!!
Ha ha – what is not on the list this year?? Right now focusing on uniform shopping, new sneakers and new backpacks!
pens, paper, ink cartridges
Normal composition books, folders, colored pens…nothing outrageous thank goodness
new clothes for the kids
new backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks and much more
brich22 at earthlink dot net
notepads, pencils, pens, and clothes
I have 3 school age children and some of the items are new backpacks, scientific calculator, binders, folders and pencils.
Backpack for sure
Stationary is on my list.
Computer paper and discs for the computer.
Can I just say how THRILLED I am to see such a great response to this giveaway? Yay for you!!! =)
I’m all for the craft supplies, esp since I still have kids under 5. Last year of preschool. *sigh*
Backpack was already purchased. She needs ALL her school supplies and clothes. And sneakers. Oh, Lordy. This rocks!
new fall clothes and pens!
New back packs.
I’m a teacher and a mom to a school-aged child, so we have all sorts of stuff on our list: pens, pencils, markers, crayons, dry erase markers, paper, notebooks — you name it!
clothes, notepads and shoes