Back-to-School Deals To Drool Over
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009Remember when 24 rainbow-hued, unbroken crayons were all you needed for back-to-school bliss?
Nowadays, your shopping list may be a bit more extensive (what 6-year-old can’t live without an iPod Nano?) but back-to-school shopping can still provide the same sense of excitement. So, to help you wade through the ubiquitous August back-to-school ads, we’ve scoured the net for the deals you can’t live without:
Jealousy-Inspiring Electronics:
If you’re in the market for toys that will help you waste time AND make new friends, here are some sick deals well worth your mama’s back-to-school cash.
Impress your dorm-mates with a shiny, new Xbox360, on sale for $399.99. Pick up the Arcade Bundle for only $199.99, if you need something to occupy those long nights hanging out with your ol’ pal Doritos.
Take advantage of Apple’s crazy once-a-year deal: College students get a free iPod touch with any laptop purchase. AirBook here I come! This deal is totally drool-worthy: the iPod touch lets you surf the web and listen to music all in one little hand-held device. A great way to procrastinate in the library… as if you didn’t already know.
Also drool-worthy: this 24-inch HDTV. Who knew you could get a 24′ flat screen for under $300? A helluva -lot better than that old VHS/TV combo your parents keep trying to pawn off on you. Just tell them it’s for all those research documentaries you’ll be watching for your Anthropology class…
Better Than Crayons
Office Depot is having a major sale on school supplies, including trusty-old Crayola crayons. If you’re over the age of six, stock up on folders, highlighters, and even laptop accessories to make your cramming sessions easier.
A-Team Tricks
If you’re thinking of taking the SATs next year and need some help getting that perfect score, Kaplan is offering $100 off of prep-courses. Also, in the vein of getting something for nothing, they’re giving away a free SAT practice test.
IMHO, Compare Textbooks still offers the best deal around for buying your books. Surf all the major online bookstores and sort for the best prices. Instead of going to one bookstore, you get to go to 10 at once. Efficient, yah?
Hope that whets your appetite with back-to-school shopping. On top of the deals mentioned above, don’t forget to buy your shiny new box of crayons. Coloring inside-the-lines optional.
Nothing says Sunday Fun-Day like pizza delivery and a funny flick. My sorority sisters and I have watched an extensive lineup of college-related movies in our chapter’s screening room, lovingly coined “The Pit.”
4. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
