Back to School Shopping at Staples

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Shopping for trendy new school supplies is half the excitement when we get ready for a new school year. We have been shopping at Staples for school and office related supplies for years, and it has never disappointed. We have always found what we need there. We start our back to school shopping by early August and look to take advantage of new deals. It is never too early to be prepared to get the kids in the mood for an exciting new school year. This also lets us travel without worrying about getting the school gear ready, so we can keep travelling until the last weekend of summer.

Our experiences at Staples have been positive, as we tend to find what we are looking for, from school supplies, technology, lunch containers, bags, furniture, classroom essentials, and more. There is always something new to get us excited, as they have a variety of fun prints and designs to cater to everyones taste and style. 

At the Staples Media preview event, we were able to check out this year's new trends for backpacks, lunch bags, school accessories, and colourful mix of exclusive products available at Staples. Take a look at some of the designs and prints below... 

• We found the sequins, sparkles, and galaxy inspired designs to be very attractive. 

• Pretty floral, ombre, Bohemian, Moroccan prints were one of my favourites, as they exploded with colour.  

• They also had the classic denim, geometric, and chevron prints.

• Tasty themed prints with pineapple, avocado, and other food prints were very cute.    

• Animal prints with sloths, sharks, and flamingos attracted my children. Their favourite is the sloth print.  

School does come with its stresses of getting back to routine, packing lunches, and homework, but over the years we have found taking the time to just kick back and relax with crafts help. We have found various craft items we need at Staples. Since, we love doing crafts in our home, we have bought different types of tapes for crafts from duct tape to washi tape, and a variety of glue to make slime and other arts and craft projects. We have always been able to rely on finding the materials we need at Staples, especially when my children have projects and assignments that are due within the school week. 

Staples has print marketing services such as making calendars, labels, planners that can be customized to meet our preferences. We have got our labels printed at Staples and always use them on clothes, outerwear, shoes, and other supplies. 

Getting labels printed with your child's name and putting it on the trendy new gear will let our children be more responsible to take care of their belongings, ultimately helping us save money. We like that these labels don't come off easily and are durable. The labels can be customized to our preference.   

If you have a son or daughter going to college or university check out the Student Living Centre at select Staples stores across Canada and online. This space is designed to appeal to parents and students, so they can find the majority of dorm, bedroom, and home office supplies they need. This includes items such as furniture, small appliances, kitchen and bath supplies, bedding and décor, cleaning supplies, storage and organizers, and other essentials needed for college life experience. 

This includes latest technology from leading brands like Apple, HP, and Microsoft. Living in a new environment when starting college or university although exciting, can be hard to get adjusted to. So having most of the amenities they need in their dorm room will help gear them in the right foot to success. Staples also has shipping right to the door, so students can shop online easily.    

Back to school shopping is not cheap, so I am glad Staples has essential supplies at lower price points. They also have a 100% price match guarantee. If we order online they have free shipping, and an option to pick up at any of their stores. Staples is a one-stop-shop for students, parents, and teachers.