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Where to Shop for School Supplies

Patch looked at places in and near Morton Grove to get all your back-to-school needs.

School shopping doesn’t have to be a last-minute scramble that breaks the budget.

With less than one month of summer freedom left, students (and parents) are in the process of getting ready for the first day of school. As you make your way around town looking for the best deals, make sure you’re armed with a list of the necessary supplies, as well as a dash of patience.

While shopping for your little ones and not-so little teens can be a fun time, it can also be cause for stress. We’ve compiled some of the best spots in and around Morton Grove to find clothes, school supplies and a little bit of fun during your school shopping trips.

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Finding the right school clothes for your children can mean finding a balance between getting them the new looks they want at a price you can appreciate.

You’ll need to take a survey of what clothes still fit and what items you’ll need to add to your list.

is a great place to find name brand looks for your student at discounted prices.

If your student wears a uniform or you’re looking for jeans, polo shirts, dresses or other staple pieces, can be your one-stop-shop.

stays current on the latest styles and designers at up to 60% savings every day.

With all of these stores you can do shopping for your students of all ages and look for a few end-of-summer/fall items for yourself.

School supplies

Whether your students are just entering preschool or starting a new year of high school, cutting costs on the basic items can help.

Pens, pencils and notebooks are the quintessential items on any supply list and easy to find at most Back-to-School sales that are popping up this time of year. In addition to glue, scissors, markers and other basics, and offer other items you might not expect like book bags, lunch boxes and binders.

, located in Niles, is another great stop for all of your shopping needs. The large school supplies section is packed with the basics, as well as lunch boxes and backpacks with all of the popular character designs. You can also find the back-to-school sales on uniform basics like khakis and polos and other cool clothing.

Now have some fun

When the shopping is done or when you just need a break, ease the stress and get your kids pumped for the new school year with a few family-friendly activities.

You could gather up the family for on Aug. 11. There will be free ice-cream from 6-7 p.m. and you can enjoy the outdoors before the fall sends everyone back indoors.

The is Aug. 12 and for just five bucks, your teens can catch-up with their friends and hopefully meet new ones. Bonus: extra time to relax away from your student!

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