The Best Back to School Deals of 2013
August 20, 2013 | 
Posted in: Money-Saving Tips & Tricks, Must-See Canadian Deals 
School supplies have made their way to the store shelves. Every second commercial seems to be a reminder that school is just around the corner. If you are a student, this might make you feel a little sick to your stomach. If you are a parent, the sight of binders and backpacks might be the light at the end of the summer tunnel. No matter how back to school time makes you feel, students and parents alike tend to feel the impending sting of the school supply bills.
The best way to ensure that there will be enough money for the back to school necessities as well as your regular financial commitments is to keep it simple. Start shopping as early as possible and benefit from the weekly specials. In true RedLeafLoans.ca fashion, we’ve eliminated some of the hassles by finding the current best back to school deals for you.
Walmart.ca: Wireless HP Deskjet 3512 Printer – $38.88 (regularly $79.97)
Printing out assignments from any room in the house on your wireless printer. This one comes with high ratings and a great brand reputation. You have until August 22 to get in on this fantastic deal.
Other great great deals on this week at Walmart:
- Master Lock Colored Dial Locks – $3
- Hilroy 150 Sheet Lined Paper -#0.15 per package
- Crayola 24-Pack Coloured Pencils – $1
Roots.com: 30% off all Sweats (includes hoodies). Also, Save up to 70% off Clearance Summer Merchandise, Jackets, Wallets, and Shoes
Roots is celebrating 40 years of iconic Canadian fashion with some huge sales. Stand out in your college or university dorm, while showing how proud you are to be a Canadian who doesn’t have to sacrifice too much cash for comfort. You have until Friday, September 9 to build up your wardrobe.
Staples.ca: Keurig Mini Plus coffee maker – $69
Teachers and University/College students have one very common interest – Coffee. The Keurig Mini Plus coffee maker is a steal at this price. The K-Cups can become costly, but keep an eye out for the reusable cups you can refill for pennies a cup. The only catch – You have to wait until August 22 to get it. Remember, you can collect Air Miles at Staples. Some items this week can earn you up to 3x the Air Miles.
Other noteworthy deals at Staples:
- Sharp Scientific Calculator – $9.96
- 1 TB ‘My Passport’ Portable Hard Drive – $64.99
- Hilroy One-Subject Coil Notebooks – $0.10 (limit 6 per family)
Target.ca: Licensed Backpacks (over 50 styles) – $12
Remember the joy of bringing your lunch to school in a Star Wars, Dukes of Hazzard, or Fraggle Rock lunch box? Well, that novelty never wears off for kids. Whether your child likes Monster High or Transformers, she or he will love expressing it with a hot new backpack. Just make sure you get there before August 22 when this deal ends.
Other kid-approved deals at Target:
- Graphic Tees – $7
- Avery Durable three-ring binders – $3
- Up & Up washable markers (8 per pack) – $1
BestBuy.ca: HP Pavillion G6 15.6″ Laptop with 6GB RAM & Windows 8 – $349.99 (Save $120 + Free Shipping)
Tablets are fun, but they’re not always the best for writing long papers or doing extensive research. If you’re in the market for a laptop, it pays to get one that is high in quality, especially at this price. Order this great deal online and you’ll benefit from free shipping for spending $20 or more. Order today, because this deal is over on August 22.
More great finds at Best Buy:
- Sony Over-Ear Nose Cancelling Headphones – $39.99
- HP Wireless Laser Mouse – $19.99
- Dynex Wireless Keyboard & Optical Mouse Combo – $14.99
Happy Shopping!
*Please note that RedLeafLoans.ca is in no way affiliated with any of the stores mentioned in this blog. The intent is to save you the most amount of money as possible, and after extensive research, these stores had the best back to school deals at this time.
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