Patch Picks: Back to School Shopping

– Find the essential binders, folders, and protractors at CVS. Visit any of their locations: 27 Main St. in Watertown, 12 Harvard St. in Waltham, or 51 Linden St. in Waltham.

– For reasonable back to school looks, check out the specials at Old Navy, located in the Arsenal Mall at 485 Arsenal St. in Watertown.

– You’re bound to find good deals on clothes as well as school supplies. Backpacks, anyone? Stop by their location in the Watertown Mall at 550 Arsenal St.

– Find a more extensive array of organizational and writing tools at Staples. Stop by 800 Lexington St. in Waltham or 11 Mt. Auburn St. in Watertown.

– Kids need new shoes? Got a few kids going back to school? If you’re on a budget for shoe shopping, the classic bet is Payless. Stop by their location at 862 Lexington St. in Waltham.

– If the kids are enrolled in fall sports, stop by Olympia for necessary gear and proper footwear. Also find a variety of backpacks and sneakers for the non-athletes as well. Visit them in the Arsenal Mall at 485 Arsenal St. in Watertown or at 868 Lexington St. in Waltham.