Last week was my kids started school and it went great! This is the first year both kids are in full time. It is bitter sweet for me because my babies are growing up, but I have been able to get so much more done during the day! Avery’s elementary school offers a Pre-K program that Braden is going to this year and he loves it. He feels like a big kid going to his sister’s school and seeing her and all her friends in the hall. It is just so sweet. I love that our school offers this program because they way their birthdays fall they would have only been in school together for 4th and Kinder. Now at least they get 1 extra year. I was worried there would be tears the first week because he is more shy, but he handled it like a champ and said he had the best time! Makes this Mama’s heart so happy!
We did most of our back to school shopping at Walmart this year (see the things they picked here) and it was amazing because my kiddos found things they loved and I loved the prices! They wore an outfit from Walmart pretty much everyday last week and we actually went back this weekend and got some more items to add to their closet! It is so nice getting ready in the morning and there is no arguing over what to wear!! They picked out their clothes, I approved and they love getting dressed in the morning! #winning
You can seriously find so many amazing things that fit tons of styles and I am blown away by the quality. Avery tends to like more stylish things, but they MUST BE COMFORTABLE and Braden loves more of the athletic wear type of clothing. The prices are so good I told my kids if they found something they loved to grab it in multiple colors!! We found lots of great things in the stores, but there is an even larger assortment online and most things ship FREE!
BUDGET FRIENDLY BACK TO SCHOOL FINDS
OUTFIT 1
BRADEN’S OUTFIT is around $30 (including shoes).
- T-SHIRT: comes in a 2 pack for only $6! There are multiple color options, but 1 is a dip dye shirt and the other is solid white with a navy trim around the neck.
- SHORTS: are blue chambray with a draw string waist. I love a draw string waist so it fits him well! They are comfortable and a little dressier than athletic shorts. ONLY $8.46
- ATHLETIC SHOES:. . .yall. . .he is OBSESSED! I have never seen him like this about shoes. It is so funny. He can slip them on himself and he is convinced they make him run faster! haha! He says they are soooo comfortable and it looks like he tied them “like the big boys at school”. I love them because HE CAN PUT THEM ON HIMSELF! All the moms just said amen! ONLY $15.87
- BACKPACK: is blue and black camo. He loves it! Padded back, adjustable shoulders, 2 side pockets and ONLY $12.88
AVERY’S OUTFIT is around $31 (including shoes)
- OUTFIT: Yall, how cute is this?? It is 1 entire outfit. Comes with a cute sweater top that has a built in cami, the softest leopard pants and a matching leopard scrunchie! You get everything you need in 1 outfit! Check out how cute the back of this top is!! ONLY $16.44
- SHOES: These shoes look so much like a Golden Goose dupe! Golden Goose shoes will cost around $400!!! These cute ones are ONLY $14.97. They also come in a white/leopard option, but Avery loved these! Metallic silver with black glitter stars!
- BACKPACK: This backpack was only available in stores and ONLY $4.97!! Would be so cute monogrammed!
SHOP OUTFIT 1
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OUTFIT 2
BRADEN’S OUTFIT is around $36 (including shoes).
- TOP: This is one of my favorite brands for Braden at Walmart. He just loves comfortable athletic wear and they make such cute options that rival way more expensive brands for a fraction of the price. We bought this top in multiple colors! ONLY $11.76
- SHORTS: These are great khaki shorts with an adjustable waistline which is a must for us because Braden has a tiny waist! Come in multiple colors, but have a great fit! $8.46
- ATHLETIC SHOES same shoes as above ONLY $15.87
- BACKPACK same as above. ONLY $12.88
AVERY’S OUTFIT is around $33 (including shoes)
- DRESS: This dress is on sale for $4! Cute lace fabric with rainbow trim. Avery said it was very comfortable!
- DENIM JACKET: Cutest little denim jacket she can layer as the weather gets cooler. We got the Dark Stone Denim wash and love it. ONLY $14.20
- SHOES: same shoes as above ONLY $14.97.
SHOP OUTFIT 2
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OUTFIT 3
BRADEN’S OUTFIT is around $29 (including shoes).
- TOP: This is from the same brand as the shirt above. We just love them. I got this one in store and it came in several colors. It was around $7-8
- SHORTS: I also got these in store for $4.88. The brand Athletic Works has lots of great inexpensive athletic short options!
- ATHLETIC SHOES same shoes as above ONLY $15.87
- BACKPACK same as above. ONLY $12.88
AVERY’S OUTFIT is around $35 (including shoes)
- SWEATER: Cute little sweater with embroidered hearts. We sized up in this one so it would be a little longer. Comes in several color options. On sale for $10!
- JEGGING: These jeggings are amazing. They have a beautiful wash (we got dark enzyme) and fit great! Very comfortable! I love that they look like jeans, but they are comfortable which is super important to Avery. Less than $10 and come in several colors.
- SHOES: same shoes as above ONLY $14.97.
- BACKPACK: same as above. $4.97. Must purchase in store.
SHOP OUTFIT 3
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OUTFIT 4
This is the same outfit Braden had above in OUTFIT 3, but I added this sherpa pullover. This will be amazing for the winter. It is so soft and cute. It is quarter zip, super warm and has hand pockets! Comes in tons of cute colors and ONLY $14.74!!
SHOP SHERPA PULLOVER
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Hope you loved these back to school finds and found lots of great things for your kiddos! Online is my favorite way to shop, but be sure to check your local stores too! Lots of great finds in the store as well! Hope you all have had a great back to school so far!
SHOP BUDGET FRIENDLY BACK TO SCHOOL FINDS PART 1 HERE
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Lindsay says
Silly question but don’t you find that you have to replace your “walmart” finds a little more often than you would your department store finds? I know that tennis shoes for example are always worth the extra money because the quality of a good shoe is essential for growing kid feet! If you’re looking for a good deal on a good shoe maybe check out zappos instead??
houseofhargrove@gmail.com says
I honestly don’t. I think the quality has gone up a lot and my kids outgrow shoes and clothes so fast that I don’t like to spend a ton of money on clothes, etc. I definitely think it is worth investing in some things, but for trendy clothes, etc I love Walmart!