It’s back-to-school time! Now, while the usual team complaints or team cheers is decided upon by the back of going back to school itself, the tables quickly turn when it comes time for back-to-school shopping. Of course, the kids are thrilled to get new clothes, supplies, and goodies but we parent’s aren’t exactly too fond of the price tag that coincides. While I may always be on the lookout for great deals and big sales, one thing that drives me bonkers is having to constantly visit multiple stores in order to get everything that my children need for the start of the new school year. Clothing at one store, shoes at another, supplies and writing utensils at yet another. I almost spend more in gas for our vehicle than I do on the back-to-school purchases. As much as I wished I could find everything that we needed in one convenient location, unfortunately, that has not been the case… until now.
Please allow me to introduce you, once more, to one of my most favorite stores around – Kohl’s.
I shop Kohl’s for just about everything and we’re there so often that the kids have dubbed it “Mommy’s store.” Now that the back-to-school season is upon us, Kohl’s is, of course, my #1 stop. Already being the place to go for the kids’ back-to-school clothing needs and even smaller things such as backpacks and footwear, I really didn’t think that Kohl’s could get any better. To my surprise, they’ve gone and outdone themselves once again. You see, not only can I get all of the usual items but now I can also pick up the basic classroom supplies, too!
This year, Kohl’s has partnered with OfficeMax to truly provide parents everywhere with the one-stop-shop that we’ve all been dreaming of come back-to-school season.
As I’m sure many of you know, one of the biggest expenses of back-to-school shopping is found within the school items themselves – notebooks, pencils, pens, composition books, pencil cases, markers, glue, etc. Previously, these items were the ones that had me driving from store to store. Office stores, big box stores, the works, I’m always trying to find the best deals. Thankfully, with Kohl’s, I no longer have to bounce between multiple stores. Their new partnership with the OfficeMax line of products means that I can get everything that I need in one convenient location.
We haven’t gotten this year’s school supply list for our children just yet but we picked up some of the usual classroom necessities on a recent shopping trip for back-to-school apparel. Armed with a mock list, we hit the isles of our local Kohl’s store and loaded up on goodies for the upcoming school year. Here’s a sample list for you to use:
Grades K through 5:
o Colored markers
o Crayons
o Colored pencils
o Glue and/or glue sticks
o No. 2 pencils
o Pencil erasers
o Pencil sharpener
o Black/blue pens
o Student scissors
o Two-pocket folders
o Highlighters
o Ruler
o Compass
o Basic calculator
o Pencil case
o Notebooks
o Backpack
Grades 6 through 12:
o All of the above
o 3-ring binder(s)
o Lined notebook paper
o Protractor
o Red pens
o Notecards
o Composition books
o Planner
o Scientific calculator
o Locker organizers
With our kids being relatively young, we don’t need all too much but we were sure to let them each pick out a few of the items that are sure to be on their individual lists. Just take a look at some of the great finds!
As if it couldn’t get any better, I love the way that Kohl’s had their OfficeMax products set out around the store. Instead of featuring one section loaded with nothing but supplies, there were little stands set around the store with a handful of items in each.
This made it so much easier when shopping with the children in tow. We were able to roam the store picking out clothes for each child in various locations and, on our way from one section to another, these stands were like quick little back-to-school pit-stops if you will. Grab a few outfits, stock up on supplies, pick out a few more outfits, and choose a few more supplies. It made back-to-school shopping an enjoyable experience as opposed to a dreaded one.
While our own back-to-school shopping isn’t quite finished just yet, I know exactly where we will be headed as soon as the kids’ supply lists come in – Kohl’s.
OfficeMax and Kohl’s department stores are partnering to offer shoppers select school supplies in Kohl’s stores nationwide, making it easy and convenient for parents and students to get what they need this back-to-school season.
Buy:
You can purchase all of your back-to-school needs from Kohl’s both online and in-stores nationwide. The new OfficeMax products are available in-store only and can be found at one of Kohl’s 1,100+ retail locations across the country.
The kids and I are thrilled with how our back-to-school shopping has gone thus far and I’m looking forward to our next Kohl’s trip to stock up on more great items including those from the great OfficeMax collection.
Connect:
Be sure to keep up with Kohl’s and OfficeMax via social media to stay up to date on all of the latest news, biggest sale prices, new product releases, giveaways, and more!
Also, speaking of giveaways, make sure that you check back here often. I will give you a full rundown of my own back-to-school shopping haul and may even have a chance for you to win a little shopping spree of your own! (Hint, hint!)
*Randi was provided a Kohl’s gift certificate to purchase Back-to-School products and facilitate this post. All opinions are her own.
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I like Kohl’s because I can get so many good deals and the sales and money back with Kohl’s bucks makes it worth shopping for school items. Office max has really great deals for back to school. I will be making a trip to both stores.
tons of great deals to be had there,,I love shopping there
I love these two great companies are joining forces, especially since we are planning on doing some back to school shopping at Kohl’s, being able to get school supplies there as well means one less trip and more chances to score some Kohl’s cash.
What a great pair for back to school shopping. You can’t beat Kohls for awesome selections and prices. Same with office max
I love kohls for all my back to school shopping for my kids, we can get great deals and get everything in one place.
I absolutely love Kohl’s and that they offer all of these school supplies now! They always have great prices and coupons to use.
Oh I love that Kohls and Office Max have teamed up this year for Back To School! So nice to be able to do one stop shopping and get the clothes, backpack, and school supplies all at the same place!
We have an Office Max not to far away and I never even considered checking them out for school supplies. But, Kohl’s is a regular stop for our back-to-school needs. I love their sales! And, when you combine that with coupons and Kohl’s Cash promotions, I have a bit left over to treat myself to something too!
i buy most of the clothing items and shoes at kohls for back to school; love that store 🙂
i love to hit their clearance times they really get to some low low prices! but never thought they sold crayons and school supplies!
i was just here but i guess since its a team effort for the two stores i say go for it one stop shopping is a lot easier than running from store to store
One stop shopping would certainly save a lot of time.
I did not know that they carried school supplies. I would think it would do pretty well considering you can buy everything at one place.
Wow- that is great that you can find school supplies at Kohls! You can do clothes and product shopping!
Kohl’s is one of my favorite places to shop.They have a big selection at great prices!
I swear Kohls has the best BTS prices on tees and jeans. Check out the clearance racks!!
I like the list of supplies for the different grades.
Kohl’s and OffceMax – a great combo!
Would have to say that this is a nice list to go by for school. Would also purchase clothing from kohls for school
I didn’t know Kohls had school supplies. I love their clothes and shoes oh and their bras are my favorite.
I have always loved shopping Kohls. Their selection of brands, clothing and prices is great. and now they have made it even better by offering school supplies as well. One stop shopping is definitely the best way to go.
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I think it is awesome that Kohls carries school supplies that way you can get a lot of your school shopping done at once. I love buying the Kohls Cares for Kids items for my nieces and nephews, the books especially are favorites.
I have never shopped at Khols before – I will have to check it out!
Almost done with school shopping! I just order online from kohls.com!
It is impossible to go wrong with back to school shopping at Khols
I love shopping at Kohls for back to school supplies
This is the first year Kohls has had school supplies. Yea for them!
I had no idea kohls had such a great selection of school supplies. I could get everything we need for back to school in one spot.
We don’t have a Kohl’s in our area but I have found some awesome clearance deals on pants for my son online. I hope we get one someday.
You can get all your shopping done with Kohls and Office Max and I love that.
I love that kohls has so much more than cute clothes. their home decor items are a favorite.
I like shopping at both places and always look forward to their sales flyers.
you can’t beat kohls sometimes…… they have great promo codes and the kohls cash combined with those is amazing!
These prices will make my gift card go farther. I need to get to Kohl’s!
I love shopping for BTS at Kohl’s. They gave everything for back to school.
school supplies i always forget something ..
I like Kohl’s because I can get so many good deals and the sales and money back with Kohl’s bucks makes it worth shopping for school items. Office max has really great deals for back to school. I will be making a trip to both stores. I like the Cash back at kohl’s and I like the great deals on school supplies at Office Max!
I love shopping at Kohl’s! That’s great that they offer so many school supplies now. I can almost get all my shopping done at one place!
So many great deals available and I always check out Kohl’s clearance section for great deals
i love shopping at kohls and office max for back to school. they have great deals
love shopping there one of my favorite places to go
I shop Kohl’s online and Office Depot too!
i love shopping at office max for back to school. what a great selection
We all like to shop at Kohl’s . They have what we like and the prices are great. Thanks for the list of school supplies for the different grades.
I love shopping at our local officemax; always spend too much 🙂
I love that you can get everything you need in one store! There’s nothing worse than running from store to store for all of your back to school needs!
I did not realize Kohls and Office max had a back to school section like that. I love it when stores put everything in one place so I do not have to search!
I’ll definitely check out the Office Max products the next time I’m at Kohl’s – that will save me time and effort from making multiple trips.
I love shopping at Kohls they have everything in one store. I love one stop shopping. It makes it so much more convenient than having to load everyone up and go store to store.
I had to check this out myself, my store didn’t have a while lot. But I was pleasantly surprised that they had some great stuff that I needed.
Kohl’s is one of my favorite places to shop, and it just got better!
Would have to say that these are the two most important things we need , glad they have partnered . we can now go shopping
Kohl’s always has the best deals and so much nice stuff. I love it
As a single dad having 5 kids, I am not the biggest shopper so knowing I can get the clothing and supplies at Kohl’s is awesome for me
I love easy this makes back to school shopping! Thanks for letting us know about this partnership.
I like how they have both lines in one store, saves me time, gas, and money, especially since I take advantage of Kohl’s rewards, Kohl’s cash, and Kohl’s credit card discounts.
I like shopping at Kohl’s and Office Max for back to school supplies.
What a time saver to be able to buy back to school clothing and supplies in one stop. I love Kohl’s!
I always buy my clothes there. I never noticed they sold school supplies.
I wasn’t aware of this merge. So convenient! My girls just stared Kindergarten this year and school supplies are already available to them at school, but next year we’ll be in this boat. I’ll definitely be thinking of Kohls when it’s time to shop!
I love that Kohl’s has school supplies in the store. It will save me one trip just hunting down supplies. It will make our shopping much easier this year.
Oh my Gosh, I had no idea! To think, had we known we could have saved a trip…we went to two stores for supplies and ONLY Kohls online shopping (twice) and once in store. And done! Our enTIRE family of 9 kids and our families , about 59 strong laugh about how much business they get out of us BUT then we say how much we save off of them. LOL.
Already loved shopping at Kohl’s, now BTS shopping is even easier with school supplies there too.
Kohl’s always has the best deals!
i like shopping at both stores.you can find some great deals.
I LOVE that these two stores have teamed up! Kohl’s is my go-to for school clothes, and I love buying our supplies at Office Max! What a fantastic giveaway!!!
I like what they are doing. Can get almost everything done at once.
I love Kohls! So many great deals!