This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.
Have you done your back to school shopping for the kids yet? I have to admit Back to School shopping is one of my favorites. I love buying fresh boxes of crayons and markers and notebooks. I loved it as a kid, and I still love doing it as a mom.
One of my favorite places to get our school supplies is Office Depot (and OfficeMax).
Right now through 8/14/21, you can save up to 55% off the best-selling school supplies at both Office Depot and Office Max!
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What’s on our back to school supplies lists?
With four kids, it can get expensive, and that’s why I always wait for the awesome deals for back to school shopping that Office Depot has. Here’s a few of our favorites we get every year:
Cute Backpack with Lunchbox
Most years each kid gets a brand new backpack and a new lunchbox. They usually love it when they can find a set that comes together, so their lunchbox matches their backpack.
My 11 year old daughter thought this Unicorn Donut backpack with lunchbox was so cute. I loved how the lunchbox fits right in the front of the backpack, so there’s less chance she’ll leave her lunchbox at school.
The BEST #2 Pencils
With so many kids, we have been through our fair share of pencils. For my younger kids, our teachers beg for Ticonderoga Pencils, so that’s what I always get. Plus, when I can find the pre-sharpened ones, it’s even better because we don’t have to worry about having a sharpener to get them ready.
For my older kids, they love mechanical pencils. In fact, both my high schooler and my college age kid use these Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils in 0.7 mm lead size are their absolutely favorite. They use them for just about every class they have. They have tried them in sizes 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9 mm lead, and both love the 0.7 mm ones.
Our Favorite Crayons
There’s not much mystery in why Crayola crayons are the absolute best crayons. You can’t got wrong with them. They color beautifully compared to so many other brands. They are my go-to brand every school year. In fact, with such an amazing price, I stock up on a few boxes to keep at home, too.
Have you seen the new Crayola Colors of the World crayons? I love making sure each kid has a box of these at home and at school.
Washable Markers
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to try to get marker stains out of my kids’ clothes. It’s a nightmare if you don’t have Crayola Washable Markers, which is why I pay the additional cost for them. Crayola Washable Markers are truly the best because they don’t stain my kids’ clothes or other things like the furniture and the walls.
And you can find washable markers in both fine line and broad line markers.
No Leak Water Bottle
It’s also important for kids to have a water bottle at their desk and to take out to recess to keep hydrated. When I’m looking for a good water bottle for the kids, I want to make sure it has a few things:
- no leaks
- no sweating
- hygienic lid
- easy to label
- easy to clean
I love these water bottles. You can get it in Mickey Mouse print or in a cute princess print.
It doesn’t leak and doesn’t sweat from cold water. Plus, it has a lid to keep the straw hygienic. It’s easy to take apart and wash, AND it’s dishwasher safe!
Get 20% Off One Regular Item!
Back to School Giveaway with Office Depot / Office Max!
Click the image to enter the giveaway!
- Giveaway is from Monday, August 9th at 12:00 AM PT to Thursday, August 12th at 11:59 PM PT.
- Five (5) winners will receive a $100 e-gift card to spend at Office Depot / OfficeMax.
- Users enter the giveaway by heading to the Office Depot merchant page on Savings.com and submitting their email address on the form on the page.
- The winners will be chosen through a lottery drawing and notified on Friday, August 13th via the email address they used to enter.
- See complete Official Rules for entry instructions, full prize descriptions, restrictions and other important details.
Get your Back to School Supplies Shopping at Office Depot
Whether you have an elementary school kid or a college kid, you can get great deals on all you need for their back to school supplies at Office Depot.