Your Guide for Back to School Shopping in the Rosemont Area

The upcoming school year quickly approaches, which means parents are getting ready to purchase all the items their children need to be prepared for classes.

Looking around for the right deals can help you keep back-to-school shopping as affordable as possible. Rosemont Patch takes a look at some of the sales you can find in local stores.

Walmart Store 10655 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova

Walmart is running specials for back to school and back to college. For students in grades K-12, you can snag deals like school uniforms with prices starting at $5.97, school supplies starting at 97 cents and backpacks that cost as little as $4.95.

If you’re getting a college student ready for the fall semester, there are plenty of deals you might want to check out. For instance, bedding starts at $34.88. Need to buy a new laptop for the school year? Walmart has some for $278.

Target Stores 10880 Olson Dr, Rancho Cordova

Target currently boasts many discounts on items you’re likely to find on your shopping list. If you’re in the market for new clothes for your children, kids’ tops start at $5 and kids’ bottoms at $10. Shoes were recently on sale for buy one get one free. Target also has backpacks starting at $12 and lunch bags for as low as $10.

If you’re shopping for a college-bound student, Target also has some deals for you. Examples are hangers for $2, shower caddies and laundry baskets for around $3 and a rolling drawer cart for about $11.

Ross Store 10835 Olson Dr, Rancho Cordova

Make sure to check out Ross Stores Facebook page for a chance at extra savings. "We're starting our Back-to-School contest and you'll have a chance to win one of three $125 Ross gift cards each week!"

Save on Back to School Shopping at Staples 2690 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova

There are three ways to save on back to school shopping at Staples:

1. The Back to School Savings Pass costs $10 and entitles you to save 15% on hundreds of school supplies purchased in store through September 21, 2013. The Savings Pass may be used once daily from June 9 through September 21.
2. Staples Rewards are applicable all year on any in-store or online purchase. Participating customers receive 5% back on everything and free shipping with any order. Sign up at your local Staples store or online.
3. NEW! Reward A Classroom: This program encourages parents and teachers to collaborate on keeping classrooms stocked all year. Parents can earn extra rewards for the educators of their choice. Every time parents shop at Staples, their teacher will get 2% back on every purchase and 5% back on Copy & Print Center orders.

Big Lots 8700 La Riviera Dr, Sacramento

Whether you’re heading off to college or just want to spice up your room at home, you’ll find everything you need to make the space your own. From our incredible selection of furniture to all sorts of fun accessories, storage items and supplies, you’re sure to find everything you need…for less! Go back to school in style! Stock up today on great items and make your school year a success! 

Online Shopping

You might also want to consider signing up for online discount sites like Groupon.com, LivingSocial.com and NoMoreRack.com. Notifications will be delivered right to your email inbox to let you know about substantial discounts on everything from clothing and lunch bags to electronics. If there’s something on your list that’s a little too pricy in stores, you can try finding a discount on one of these sites so it doesn’t hurt your wallet as much.

Before You Hit the Stores 

Prior to beginning your school shopping adventures, take a little bit of time to check out the websites of the stores you’re planning on going to. You can see who has the best prices on what you’re looking for and might even be able to find coupons you can print out for even more savings.