Dollar General Has Everything On Your Child's School Supply List — Here Are 5 Ways to Maximize Your Savings

For some, the start of a new school year is a reminder that time is fleeting. For others, it’s a welcome return to peace and quiet (and fewer snack requests). Whichever kind of mom you are, back-to-school time is here, and that means kids need ALL the things.

Your first stop? Your neighborhood Dollar General. You’ll find everything on your kid’s supply list and then some. It’s a hassle-free one-stop shop with so many ways to save — starting with this DG digital coupon for $2 off of $10. Grab that supply list — Dollar General even created one for you!

1. Shop $1 Must-Have Supplies

Even if schools didn’t provide those multi-page supply lists, there are certain things we know our kids need for every new school year. You know, the things we needed back in ye olden days. Well, Dollar General has it all: the Ticonderoga pencils, composition notebooks, index cards, binders, erasers, scissors — you get the idea. If you need it for home, Dollar General’s got it at great prices with many items starting at $1. 100 Back to School items at $1 to be exact. So you can shop your fave and DG brands for everything you need in the $1 section.

2. Download Digital Coupons for Name Brands You Love

If you grew up on Crayola crayons, they’re probably the only crayons you’ll buy. Same with Elmer’s glue. Dollar General carries all your favorite brands like Sharpie, Bic, Scotch, Post-It, Duck Tape, and even Lysol. Save more on name brands with their $2 off of $10 DG digital coupon. On Saturdays, save even more if you have multiple kiddos with their $5 off of $25 DG digital coupon.

Of course, Dollar General also carries plenty of just-as-good-but-even-more-affordable brands such as Office Hub. There are literally 100 back-to-school items available for just a dollar. Download the Dollar General App to make shopping even easier with digital shopping lists and to maximize your savings.

3. $5 Backpacks and Snack Packs

Pretty much every kid wants a new backpack and lunch box to kick off a fresh new school year. And honestly, they usually need new ones because, wow, those things really take a beating. Dollar General has the cutest backpacks and lunch boxes starting at just $5. They also have everything we need to get back in the school routine when it comes to feeding kids. Which may or may not mean more in-the-car breakfasts and snacks — hey, no judgement here. You’ll find Lunchables, Capri Sun, Scooby-Doo fruit snacks, Snack Pack pudding cups — all for under 3 bucks. You can also get lunch essentials like Bagel Bites, fruit cups, and Chef Boyardee ravioli for just a dollar. Dollar General also has handy snack boxes and organizers. Just be sure to download the Dollar General App to get all their additional coupons and savings.

4. Pick up Fun Extras They’ll Love at Low Prices

Just like us, kids love to chill with their tunes in the car. But we don’t always, ahem, share the same musical tastes. Let them jam to their faves with Vibe Bluetooth headphones for only $10, or Color Tunes earbuds for just a dollar. (Yes, you read that right.) Dollar General also has other electronics at no-brainer prices like flash drives for $12 and calculators for a dollar.

5. Clean Up and Save On Safety Essentials

This year more than ever, we’re going the extra mile to keep our kids safe and healthy. You can’t protect them from everything, but you can make sure to keep plenty of masks, tissues and hand sanitizer on hand. Dollar General has face masks for kids at just $2. You’ll want to pick up a few extra bottles of Purell hand sanitizer (just $3.00) and 35-count Lysol disinfectant wipes at just $2.65. Oh, and tissues. Lots and lots of tissues. Dollar General has 4 packs of Puffs Plus Lotion for just 5 bucks.

Get everything on your list for less at Dollar General and set your kids (and yourself!) up for a fantastic school year!

Dollar General has shelves stocked with America’s best brands and great deals so you can shop your whole list for less! Download the Dollar General App to make shopping even easier with digital coupons and shopping lists.