Owalas and Backpacks Galore Are on Sale for Back-to-School
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We’ve officially entered August, which means it’ll only be a few short weeks before school is back in session — and, of course, the back-to-school deals are now in full swing. I’ve rummaged through the internet sales bins and rounded up some of the best discounts of the week so your kid(s) will have everything they need before the bell rings, including non-smudgy Pentel erasers, ice packs for keeping lunches cold, and discounted wardrobe basics like Nike socks, gym shorts, and sweatpants.
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Deals I personally think are the best
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Nothing feels more "back to school" than a fresh stack of spiral notebooks.
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Discounted Nike socks so you can replace the ones they've been wearing outside without shoes on.
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The Skylight calendar is a great way to keep track of multiple busy schedules.
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I'm smitten with Pink's adorable color-blocked backpack.
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Pentel erasers were always my favorite to use — they always erase cleanly and completely.
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Stock up on classic Crayola markers while they're only a dollar per box.
School supplies
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Colorful felt-tip pens perfect for journaling and doodling.
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A set of four spiral-bound notebooks so they can have one for every subject.
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Composition notebooks are more standard for English class.
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I love Pentel erasers because they always erase cleanly, and you don’t have to press too hard.
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Sharpies are invaluable for poster-making and labeling.
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An easy way to correct mistakes.
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This sharpener can accommodate pretty much any pencil size.
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Signs for a first-day-of-school photoshoot.
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Washable markers with ink that comes right out of clothes with a little soap and water.
Lots of Crayola supply-box staples are also on sale.
Backpacks and lunch gear
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Pick up some extra ice packs while they’re nearly 50 percent off.
Take advantage of Owala’s Back to School sitewide sale to grab some of ourfavorite water bottles.
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This Nike one comes with a detachable key-chain buddy.
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Or here’s one for the young WNBA fan.
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Lots of kids’ lunch boxes in a panoply of patterns are currently half off at Lands’ End.
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Pottery Barn Teen Colby Metallic Silver Backpack & Cold Pack Lunch Box Bundle, Set of 2
Here’s a matching backpack and lunch-bag bundle for the kid who’sveryput together. (You can even personalize both.)
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JanSport backpacks are the bag of choice for lots ofManhattan high-schoolers we surveyed…
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… while Herschel came in at a close second.
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This Adidas backpack has ample space for a laptop, books, and binders.
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Here’s a version with a fun pastel colorway.
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This one has padded shoulder straps and plenty of pockets.
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For kids who tend to be a little rough with their belongings, this L.L.Bean backpack has heavy-duty zippers and a reinforced bottom for extra durability.
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The Victoria’s Secret Pink line is all the rage among Gen-Z girls. This roomy backpack also comes in polka-dot and camo patterns.
Clothing and sneakers
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Lots of clothes and shoes are on sale at Nike with code DAYONE, including the ubiquitous crew socks. (The socksare also on sale in lower heightsif you’re shopping forsomeone who’s had a change of heart.)
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A good deal on classic Dunks that come in lots of colors.
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Nike Giannis Immortality 4 Big Kids’ Basketball Shoes
Senior editor Winnie Yang’s daughter has owned two successivepairs of these Nikesfor playing basketball and says they’re comfortable and supportive for her wide feet.
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It won’t be long before the trend pendulum swings back to skinny jeans.
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A classic pair of 502s that’s made extra-durable with nylon fibers.
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Can’t go wrong with a basic fitted tee.
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Adidas Kids’ Samba Sneaker
Lots of kids’ sneakers are marked down duringNordstrom’s Anniversay Sale, including these kid-size Sambas.
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For toddlers who love to run, these New Balance sneakers are grippy and durable.
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Sweatpants are the unofficial uniform of teen boys.
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A hooded jacket lined with fluffy fleece for extra warmth.
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These sharp black jeans can work for both casual and formal occasions.
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A cute rugby-striped sweater that’s over half-off right now.
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Some basic T-shirts in different colors would be handy to have for school-spirit week.
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Relaxed pull-on shorts that can withstand a little roughhousing.
Tech
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Keep track of all the upcoming soccer practices, parent-teacher conferences, and football games with a handySkylight calendar.
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A pair ofnoise-canceling headphonesis a must when they’re studying for finals. Sony’s headphones are ourbest overall pickthanks to their high-quality sound and comfortable design.
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This pair from Beats is somewhat less pricey — perfect for an absent-minded teen.
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This mini portable charger won’t take up too much space in their backpack.
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HP OmniBook 3 Business Laptop
Back-to-school season is prime time to spring for an on-sale laptop, especially with prices on the rise.
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