Shopping guide to reduce your back to school costs... last minute edition 2022 !
We are nearly there… the countdown to back to school is on!!
Below is a list of ways to save money on the ‘Back to School’ costs to help you and (your pocket) to get your little ones back in the classroom! The cost of sending kids back to school is so expensive. I’ve a list below to help you pick up the last remaining bits on the list to help you save a few euro on your shop.
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School Books:
Easons: Get 5% off School Books & Stationery with code: GETSET5. They also have half price on leading brands. Enjoy 10%* discount on books, games, toys, gifts, stationery and more at Easons.com plus free delivery when you spend €10 or more. Discount code: RMRKT22
Book Haven: Free Delivery On Orders Over €50 at The Book Haven with code DL50 * please note I have heard of delays on orders* Also use code AXA21 for 10% off. SD60 for Free delivery over €60 order. Shops at Artane, Ashbourne, Balbriggan, Blanchardstown, Clarehall, Donaghmede, Naas, Sutton, and Swords. Brookhaven.ie is an Irish owned family business.
SchoolBooks.ie: 5% off entire order with code SCHOOLDAYS2022 (Delivery €3.99 Book covering fro €0.99)
Schoolbooks Direct: Shop everything at 5% off - No code required
School Books Ireland: Are offering free book covering (which is usually €1)
Book Depository: Have a great selection of books on offer (they don’t stock school books) but they also stock good range of stationery and other accessories for back to school. Check out more here
BookStation: Have all your stationery needs from pencil cases, pens, pencils, lunch boxes, schoolbags & more - Online Exclusive 5% Discount Code: BACKTOSCHOOL
Clothing / Accessories:
Asos: 25% off Everything with code SUNNY25 | Great sale check here for more
Nike: Kids Shoes sale | Shop here
Nike also has a good sale on Sports Kits | Shop here to see more
Adidas: 30% of and an extra 20% off outlet picks with code SCHOOL
Lifestyle Sports: Back to school blitz, footwear from €25, backpacks from €15
Elverys: Buy 1 get 1 half price on selected footwear - Free delivery over €50 order
Homestore & More: Half price sale on School bags & clearance sale on pencil cases. Have a look at my Instagram Reel on what offers are available. I also picked up kids Sistema lunch boxes on special offer & Sistema water bottles / flasks for only €2.99 each.
Frugi: Get them ready for school with our brand-new collection of sustainable coats and jackets, made for play and design for BIG (or small) adventures. We want to protect the planet they play on, so we’ve made our coats from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles – for less landfill and more rain cover! | Have a look at the website here - ends 4th Sept.
Craghoppers : SALE: UP TO 50% OFF (Ends 29th Aug) | Shop here
O’Neills: Buy 1 get 1 half price on Back to School Essentials, including JanSport bags. They also have a great sale on kids O’Neills runners.
JD Sports: Get all the essentials ready and prepped for term time with our Back to School collection. From the standout threads to keep you covered, you’ll find everything you need to make an impact. Whether you’re heading back to school or steppin’ things up at college and uni, check out the full collection below.
Last Chances to Buy! 20% Off Selected Products* with code LCTB20 (Ends 31st Aug) | Shop here
Mega Offers – Up to 50% Off (Ends 31st Aug) | Shop here also try codes HELLO or IBDFREEDEL for free delivery!
11 Degrees: Discount code AFFNEW15 for 15% off new accounts (ends 31st Dec) | Shop here
Very.ie: Try discount code HELLO20 for 20% off selected items or code UTKA4 for 20% off (worked on school shoes) … please note this discount code does not work on all accounts / items & can be a very frustrating code!! Big summer deals (ends 1st Sept)
Aldi & Lidl: Still have a small selection of school uniforms in stock in some stores. Check out your local store for more. Lidl also have a “Save up to €30 with bck to school coupons” Lidl plus app have a number of specially selected coupons to make stocking p your cupboards for back to school even easier. Started on the 11th Aug Lidl customers will have 6 additional coupons appear on their app.
M&S Kidswear offers:
4 for 3 kids' clothing: Perfect for little ones starting Playschool / creche/ Montessori. Shop here
2 for €16 on kids Gloves - Shop here
Regatta: Great place to pick up the rain coats & rain gear for Back to School. Use discount code JACKETS10 for an extra 10% off raincoats. | Shop here
Kids Animal Print Waterproof Jackets: WAS €60 NOW €23.95 (ends 4th Sept)| Shop here
Back to School: up to 50% off (Ends 31st Aug) | Shop here
New arrivals 30% off (Ends 31st Aug) | Shop here
Free Tracked Ireland Delivery on Orders Over €90 | Shop here (Ends 31st Aug)
Star Buys - up to 50% off (Ends 31st Aug) | Shop here
Craghoppers: Save an Extra 10% when you spend €40 with code IRELAND10 | Shop here & Free Delivery when you spend €80 or more.
Sketchers Store: Navan store has a great sale on now on kids back to school ranges. Have a look at my instagram reel for more information. Call in to have a look at their great offers.
H&M: Has a section of “Back to School’’ - a great selection of tracksuit bottoms / clothes for younger kids perfect for playschool/ Creche / Montessori.
“Plan the perfect outfit for returning back to school with our stylish and smart school uniform collection. Whether it’s a pair of trendy boys' trousers or a stylish girls' dress you’re looking for, we have you covered. Start the term right and explore a wide assortment of jeans, shoes, sweaters, tops, and more in a variety of uniform-appropriate colours and styles. Mix and match different garments to find the perfect outfit for when school starts.” | Click here
Argos: Cool for School - Shop school essentials from top brands, Plus offer on College essentials.
Stationery:
Nametags: 15% off Discount code: BAmumofdeals15 | Shop here
Tesco: 3 for 2 on stationery but don’t forget to use your Clubcard to get these great offers.
Mr. Price: 10 stationery essentials for €10 - helping make that budget stretch further! Plus 5% off on orders over €100 and 10% off on orders over €200 (In store / online)
Easons: Half price Crayola, Sharpie, BIC pens Pritt sticks, Tipp-ex and much more
Dealz: Have a great selection of stationery at great prices. Twistables 12 pack €3, pack 24 €6, Check out my instagram stories for more
Electrical:
Very.ie: Up to 30% off Electrical in the Very sale - Big summer deals (ends 1st Sept) | Shop here
Currys: Big savings on laptops &computing - Theres a €150 ‘One for All’ voucher with selected laptops also which is a fantastic offer | Shop here
Vitamins & Healthcare:
Meaghers Pharmacy: Routine Loading offers at Meaghers Pharmacy. They have up to 20% off good range of vitamins & the postage is super fast. I have a discount cod MOAD15 for 15% off full price items | Shop here
Spotlight Oral Care: Back to School - 25% off Kids Sonic toothbrush | Shop here plus get 30% off with code MOAD on full priced items | Shop here
Boots Chemist: Back to school sale - 3 for 2 sale on vitamins | Shop here
Beeline Healthcare: Discount code: AUG22 Save 20% off your next online order over €45 plus free shipping in Ireland (Ofer ends 31st Aug) | Shop here
For all online orders, a free gift of Vitamin D Tablets worth €7.93 will be given this month. | Shop here
Dermalogica: Spend €130+ get a mini moisturiser + brighten dull skin kit (Offer ends early 31st Aug) | Shop here
Look Fantastic: Up to 40% off, plus an extra 5% off! with code EXTRAX5 | Shop here
80% off flash sale! (ends 28th Aug) | Shop here
Feelunique: End of Summer Sale- up to 40% off (Ends 1st Sept) | Shop here
Cloud10: 15% off using code MOAD on full priced items. T&C’s apply. (T&C’s apply)
Most importantly…. don’t forget about us!! Great offers in Ladies & Menswear:
Nike: Sale on mens & women’s wear| Shop here
Theres a pair of ladies black Pegasus runners on sale, they’re perfect runners for walking / running, they are very comfortable. Check out there
Sweaty Betty: 20% off Power leggings with code POWER20 or HELLOSB for 20% off & 25% off Insiders week starts now - Discount applied at checkout. | Shop here - Free traced delivery over €75 Also sign up to their newsletter & get 20% off!
River Island: I received a code SORRY10 give it a try see if it works! 20% off your dream jeans at RI! | Shop here 25% off 100’s dresses at RI! | Shop here
Oxendales: Final Summer Clearance Up to 70% off Clothing & footwear | Shop here
Iclothing: Raincoats are perfect for standing at the school gates. plus get 10% off full price with code MOAD10 !! | Click here
AllSole: Clarks / Dr. Martens / Vans / Hunter / Ugg …. use code AS25 for 25% off selected lines | Shop here to find more (Ends 31st Aug)
Plus code EXTRA10 for extra 10% off Sale! Shop here
New Dimensions: moad10off for 10% off
Pamela Scott: MOAD10 for 10% off full price. (T&C’s apply)
Arloblue_apparel: 10% off with code MOAD10
Best Menswear: Up to 60% Off Final Clearance - Save 60% Off Your Favourite Brands (ends 31st Aug) | Shop here Free Shipping to Ireland over €80
Up to 60% off selected Men’s Footwear | Shop here , Selected Trainers | Shop here , Formal Shoes | Shop here
Up to 60% off selected Helly Hansen | Shop here , Calvin Klein | Shop here , Tommy Hilfiger | Shop here
Up to 60% off selected Men’s Casualwear | Shop here
Up to 60% off selected Men’s Outerwear | Shop here , Men’ s Jackets and Coats | Shop here
The Hut : Enjoy up to 70% off end of season designer sale across women’s designer fashion, men’s designer fashion, kids, beauty and homeware. (Ends 31st Aug)
AllSole: Enjoy 15% off selected items with code NEWAS | Shop here
We’re nearly there!! Back to School here we come!!
Hope the above helps you save money towards your back to school costs… enjoy the last few days of the summer holidays !!
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