7 Best Back-To-School Items To Buy at Target for Under $25
Back-to-school shopping is expensive. Period. Between the lunch bags, pencils, notebooks and whatever else your school district decided your kid absolutely needs, costs pile up fast. But Target's running sales right now that make it possible to actually stay sane.
We found seven essentials that won't drain your budget. Every single one costs less than $25, and most are already discounted.
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Fulton Bag Co. Upright Lunch Bag
Price: $14.99
The Fulton Bag Co. Upright lunch bag comes in a wide range of colors and is one of the most highly rated lunch bags on Target’s website. It has high-density thermal insulation, an easy-to-clean lining, a handle, an exterior zippered pocket and a mesh pouch. It also has a removable hard liner with an adjustable divider to prevent squished lunches, a favorite among shoppers.
Ticonderoga 30ct Pencil
Price: $5.59 (regularly $6.59)
The Ticonderoga pencils are usually on back-to-school lists and preferred by teachers, so grab a pack while it’s available and on sale. This pack comes with 30 yellow, pre-sharpened pencils to help save students and teachers some time. According to reviews, it’s the favorite pencil in the classroom and the only pencil some parents buy.
Dealworthy Subject Spiral Notebook
Price: $0.35 (regularly $0.99)
Target typically has an entire wall filled with different school notebooks. If you prefer a basic notebook at an affordable price, you can’t beat the Dealworthy 70-sheet wide-ruled spiral notebook. Even when it’s not on sale, you could buy a stack of 25 and stay within the $25 budget.
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Price: $5.00
Water bottles are another common item on back-to-school lists. It helps limit trips to the water fountain and ensures your student always has fresh water readily available. This All In Motion stainless steel water bottle can hold 16 ounces of hot or cold beverages. It also has a flip-lid closure and top handle. Better yet, it’s dishwasher safe on the top rack.
Sterilite Flat Top Pencil Box
Price: $0.99
You can buy a plain pencil box, which is all any student really needs, for under $1. This Sterilite flat top pencil box is highly recommended by shoppers, and its clear case makes it easy to stay organized and find pencils, erasers and any other stored items. You can also stack them if you need multiple for the classroom or homework area.
Champion Center Backpack
Price: $24.49
Backpacks don’t have to be expensive. For under $25, you can get a Champion Center backpack in one of three available colors. It’s 18 inches tall with padded shoulder straps, daisy chain loops and two bottle holders. Inside, it has a slip pocket and laptop sleeve. One shopper commented that it’s a practical backpack and good value for the price.
Heydey Laptop Sleeve
Price: $9.99
For high school or college students, this Heydey Laptop Sleeve can help protect laptops or other devices while traveling between classes. It fits most laptops up to 15 inches. The padded exterior and full-zip closure to keeps your device safe while inside. The sleeve comes in blue, green and pink.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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