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Meanwhile, the typical householdbudgetfor back-to-school shopping is $890 a year.
Costs vary widely based on where the family lives, their needs and how many children they have.
Among those are Sharpie markers and Flair pens.
This is a must-buy item for me I use Sharpies all the time.
Great for labeling back to school items or for sports/after school activities, she said.
Kids and adults love these pens.
These also make a great teacher gift!
Costco also sells large packs of other must-have back-to-school writing implements.
For example, theres this 18-pack of dry erase markers for just$17.99.
This 15-count of mechanical pencils costs$10.99.
Brook also said she gets spiral notebook bundles from Costco.
Backpacks and Lunchboxes
Schmitt said she always goes forbackpacks and lunchboxesat Costco when a replacement is needed.
This is largely because these items are durable, long-lasting and affordable.
For Brook, back-to-school shopping is a good time to stock up and to look for some deals.
This is the time to buy any supplements or vitamins for your kids, she said.
I know the Smarty Pants chewable vitamins for kids are currently on sale at Costco.
Getting those deals on snacks the kids will love.
Costco has a great Kirkland big bag of trail mix we love in our household, said Brook.
I always see to it to pick up a bag or two this time of year.
The main draws for me are the value and convenience, she said.
The prices cant be beat and the quality is always great.
For clothes, she typically goes for things like jeans, t-shirts and socks.
And so can parents.
Really great value and fun colors.
At Costco, you’re free to get Post-it notes in bulk for$11.99.
This pack includes 100 sheets and 24 pads in assorted colors.
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