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📚✏️✒️Buy During Tax-Free Weekend For Extra Savings!

Check out these savings for back to school shopping at Walmart! 🛒🎒Buy them during your tax free weekend to save more money! 🤑

Some pens are on rollback and get extra money back through Ibotta. Don’t forget to clip 📎the coupons to get the cashback. Scan the pens to make you got the right ones and it attaches.

Hope you score! 📚✏️

#budgetingasastudent #budgettipsforstudents #budgetbuys #budgetschoolsupplies #walmartdeals #Deals #lemon8partner #budgetfriendly #BackToSchool

2024/8/2 Edited to

As the back-to-school season approaches, shopping during tax-free weekends is a smart way to save significantly on necessary supplies. Major retailers, especially Walmart, are rolling back prices on popular items like pens and highlighters, making it an ideal time for students and parents alike. By combining tax-free benefits with cashback offers available on platforms like Ibotta, shoppers can maximize their savings. For instance, Pilot FriXion highlighters are on sale for $4.88 with a cashback offer of $1.25, reducing the total cost to just $3.63. Similarly, Pilot G2 pens are priced at $9.88, and with a rebate, the net cost can drop to $7.88. It’s crucial to check product barcodes and ensure correct items are scanned for cashback redemption. Utilize coupons to further enhance your savings; this can be particularly advantageous among students who are budgeting for their supplies. Also, it’s worth noting that many stores will have extra discounts during this weekend, including additional promotions for bulk purchases and student deals. Keep an eye out for special announcements from retailers and plan your shopping list ahead of time to optimize your spending. With these strategies, you can ensure that your back-to-school shopping is not only affordable but also efficient. Happy shopping!

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