Whether it’s the end of summer and your family is heading into back to school season or it’s the middle of the year and you need some school lunch inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Here are all of my favorite back to school ideas, from what to pack in your kids’ lunches, to how to save on uniforms and school supplies, to fun traditions you can start with your kids to commemorate school starting and summer ending.
Southern Savers Favorite Back to School Ideas and Savings Tips
School Uniforms and Supplies
2025 School Supplies Buy Price List
2025 Back to School Tax Free Weekends
8 Ways to Save on Back to School Supplies
5 Ways to Save on School Uniforms
6 Back to School Free Printables
School Lunches
Head to your store to find these Target unadvertised deals! This week at my store I found some good gift card deals on Crest and more.
Look through the full Target weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Gift Card Deals
- $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Olay Body Wash Items (ends 8/2)
Olay Super Serum Body Wash, 18.5 oz, $12.99
-$3 off Olay Super Serum Body Wash, 18.5 fl oz, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) Olay bath & body items, select, Target Circle (EXP 8/2) eCoupon
(buy 3, use (2) $3 off, makes it $9.32 ea. after gift card)
Olay Age Defying Body Wash, 33 oz, $9.99
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) Olay bath & body items, select, Target Circle (EXP 8/2) eCoupon
(buy 3, makes it $8.32 ea. after gift card)
Olay Premium Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid, 26 oz, $11.49
-$5/2 Olay Premium body wash 20 or 26 oz, or hand & body lotion 17 fl oz, limit 1 , Ibotta mobile app
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) Olay bath & body items, select, Target Circle (EXP 8/2) eCoupon
(buy 3, use $5/2, makes it $8.16 ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Gillette Antiperspirant Deodorants (ends 8/2)
Gillette ClearShield Gel Deodorant for Men, 3.8 oz, $5.99
-$1 off Gillette Secret Fresh, Outlast, Aluminum Free, Dry Sprays, Deodorizing Feminine Wash, Gillette Clear Gel Deodorant or Gillette Dry Spray Deodorant, excl trial, Target Circle (EXP 8/2) eCoupon
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) Gillette deodorants, select, Target Circle (EXP 8/2) eCoupon
(buy 3, use $1 off, makes it $3.99 ea. after gift card)
Gillette Clinical Protection Solid Deodorant for Men, 2.6 oz, $12.99
-$3 off Gillette or Secret Clinical Strength deodorant, excl trial, Target Circle (EXP 8/2) eCoupon
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) Gillette deodorants, select, Target Circle (EXP 8/2) eCoupon
(buy 3, use $3 off, makes it $10.32 ea. after gift card) Read More→
Ladies, make your way over to Amazon for some nice discounts on select Ekoauer Women’s Pajama Sets. Just use the coupon codes below.
Deal Ideas
*Note that any clippable coupons do not stack with these codes. Your best offer will be with the codes below.
Ekoauer Women’s 2-Phttps://amzn.to/3U35A6mack Nightgowns – $25.99
-Use code AZO5BMDM (exp 7/30)
makes it $12.99 for both!
Ekouaer 2-Piece V-Neck Short Sleeve Pajama Set 2-Pack – $26.99
-Use code KKZ3JBGQ
makes it $15.65 for both sets!
Ekoauer Women’s Pajama Shorts Set – $24.99
-Use code 5ZGI9ZPC (exp 7/31)
makes it $12.49!
Ekouaer Women’s Satin Silky 2-Piece Pajama Set – from $9.99 (reg. $30)
-no code necessary
Shipping is free with Prime or free with orders of $35+.
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Looking to stock up on sweet treats? We have a great deal at Kroger this week that will make up to five Ben & Jerry’s pints only $2.99 each when you load a digital coupon on your app.
Kroger Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Deal (7/30 – 8/5):
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream 16 oz or Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz, $2.99
Check out the full Kroger ad for more great deal ideas.
This week at Target, combine a sale and a clippable coupon get a Brita 6-cup water pitcher with filter for just $12.18!
To get the deal, sign into your FREE Target Circle account and clip the coupon on the item page.
Get the Deal:
Brita Water Filter 6-Cup Denali Water Pitcher Dispenser with Standard Water Filter $16.19 (reg. $19.89)
– Clip the $4 coupon on the item page
Makes it $12.19
This deal is good thru 8/24 and while supplies last. Shipping is free with your Target Circle Card or on orders $35+.
See more online shopping deals!
Let’s cover all the ways to cut your monthly bills and reduce debt. It’s a big topic with so many ways that you can save money!
Join in right at 8:30 pm eastern time. You can also watch directly Facebook, or Youtube if this post somehow messes up (like last week).
Feel free to bring any questions you have, on or off topic.
Get an extra 25% off new markdowns and an extra 30% off final sale items at Joe’s New Balance Outlet right now.
No code necessary. The extra discount will automatically be applied in cart.
Sizes are going fast, so filter by size to get the best results.
Shop new markdowns for women and men.
Deal Ideas
200 XL Unisex Sandal – $23.99 (reg. $40)
-extra 25% off in cart
makes it $17.99!
WRPD Unisex Runner – $89.99 (reg. $150)
-extra 25% off in cart
makes it $67.49!
Graphic Polar Fleece Half Zip – $33.99 (reg. $85)
-extra 30% off in cart
makes it $23.79!
Sale ends 8/2. Shipping is free on orders of $99+.
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Walmart has this beautiful Pioneer Woman Stainless Steel 2-Slice Toaster on sale for just $12.94 (reg. $28) right now.
This toaster includes a turn-dial timer that allows you to choose from 7 different shading levels. A defrost function quickly defrosts bread before toasting, and a bagel function toasts the sliced side of your bagel while only warming the outside.
Get yours today:
The Pioneer Woman 2-Slice Toaster, Folk Geo Print with Removable Tray – $12.94 (reg. $28)
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with Walmart+ or free with orders of $35+.
See more deals at Walmart.
Did you know July 29th is National Lipstick Day? Today and tomorrow only, grab these great cosmetic deals on your favorite Lipsticks!
Shop Ulta, Sephora, department stores like Macy’s and more.
Deal Ideas:
50% off MAC, Lancome, Clinique & more at Macy’s
Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper Gloss – $9.60 (reg. $16)
Sephora Collection Lip at Kohl’s 50% off
