School Supply Round-Up for the week of 7/8

I can’t believe that school supply sales have already started!  If you want to be ahead of the game and avoid the crowds in a month or so when school is actually starting, here’s a round up of the best deals on school supplies this week!

BACKPACKS AND LUNCH KITS:

Staples:

High Sierra backpacks – 50% off

Target:

Licensed backpacks – $13 each
Licensed lunch kits – $7
Lunch Essentials (insulated lunch bag, water bottle, or chill pack) – $3 each)

Walgreens:

Backpacks or tote bags – BOGO free

BINDERS: this is a great time to start your coupon binder, household notebook, and more!

Office Max:

Office Max 1″ binder – $1

CRAYONS, COLORED PENCILS, AND MARKERS:

Kroger:

Crayola crayons (24 ct) – $.29 (limit 4)

Staples:

Crayola washable markers, crayons, and watercolors – $2
Rose Art crayons (24 ct) – $.01 (w/ minimum $5 purchase) – limit 2
Rose Art classic washable markers (10 ct) – $1

Target:

Crayola crayons (24 ct) – $.50
Crayola markers (10 ct) – $.99
Crayola colored pencils (12 ct) – $.99
Rose Art crayons – $.25
Rose Art colored pencils (12 ct) – $.94
Rose Art markers (10 ct) – $.99
Rose Art watercolors (8 ct) – $.97

Walgreens:

Penway crayons (24 ct) – $.39 w/ in ad coupon

Walmart:

Crayola crayons (24 ct) – $.50
Cra-Z Art crayons (24 ct) – $.25
Cra-Z-Art colored pencils (24 ct) – $1.92
Cra-Z-Art markers (10 ct) – $.50

DRY ERASE MARKERS, HIGHLIGHTERS, AND SHARPIES:

Staples:

Bic Dry Erase markers (4 ct) – $.50
Sharpie markers (5 ct) – $1
Staples Hype! highlighters (6 ct) – $2

Target:

Bic Brite Liner Highlighters (4 ct) – $1.50
Up & Up highlighters (3 ct) – $1.17

Walmart:

Expo Dry erase markers (4 ct) – $2.50
Sharpie highlighters (4 ct) – $1.74

ERASERS:

Staples:

Pink block erasers (3 ct) – $.50

Target:

Up & Up pink erasers – $.50 (2 ct)

Walgreens:

Penway pink erasers (2 ct) – $.50

GLUE:

Staples:

Staples school glue – $.01 (w/ minimum $5 purchase) – limit 2
Staples glue sticks (4 ct) – $1

Target:

Elmer’s Glue Sticks (2 ct) – $.50
Elmer’s school glue (4 oz) – $.50
Rose Art glue sticks (2 ct) – $.25
Rose Art glue sticks (3 ct) – $.9
Rose Art school Glue (4 oz) – $.259

Walgreens:

Rose Art jumbo glue stick – $.99

Walmart:

Cra-Z-Art glue sticks (3 ct) – $.25
Cra-Z art jumbo glue sticks (2 ct) – $1.42
Cra-Z-Art school glue (4 oz) – $.34
Elmer’s school glue (4 oz) – $.50

FOLDERS AND PORTFOLIOS:

Target:

2 pocket poly portfolio – $.50
2 pocket poly portfolio with prongs – $.75

Walgreens:

Wexford pocket folders – 8/$1 w/ in ad coupon

Walmart:

2 pocket folder – $.15

NOTEBOOKS:

Target:

1 subject poly notebook – $.75
Mead 1 subject notebook – $.50
Norcom 1 subject notebooks (70 sheets) – $.17
Norcom composition books – $.50
Up&UP 1 subject notebook – $.75
Up & Up composition book (90 sheets) – $.75

Walmart:

1 subject notebook – $.17

PAPER:

Target:

Filler paper (150 ct) – $.75

Walgreens:

Wexford or Penway filler paper (wide or college ruled – 103 sheets) – $.79 each w/ in ad coupon

Walmart:

Filler paper (150 ct) – $.82

PENCILS AND PENS:

Staples:

Bic RounPaperMate mechanical pencils (5 ct) – $.25
Staples Postscript mechanical pencils (12 ct) – $1
Staples Strata pens (5 ct) – $2

Target:

Bic Cristal pens (10 ct) – $1.14
Bic mechanical pencils (8 ct) – $1.19
Papermate ballpoint pens (10 ct) – $1
Up & Up pencils (24 ct) – $1.12
Up & Up pencils (8 ct) – $.47

Walgreens:

Penway pencils (10 ct) – $.79
Papermate mechanical pencils (30 ct) – $1.99
Wexford yellow pencils (20 ct) – $.99

Walmart:

Bic Cristal pens (10 ct) – $.97
Bic mechanical pencils (10 ct) – $1.47
Dixon pencils (10 ct) – $.47
Dixon pencils (24 ct) – $1.12
Papermate pens (10 ct) – $.97

PENCIL CASES:

Staples:

Slider pencil case – $.50

Target:

Sterilite pencil box – $.99

RULERS:

Target:

Up & Up plastic ruler – $.50

Walmart:

Fiskars Flex plastic ruler-  $.97
Fiskars wood ruler – $.25

SCISSORS

Staples:

Wescott 5″ scissors (2 ct package) – $1
Wescott Preferred scissors 7″ – $1

Target:

Fiskars kids 5″ scissors – 2/$3
Up & Up 5″ Kids Pointed Tip Scissors – $.74

Walgreens:

Fiskars safety scissors – $.99/each

Walmart:

Fiskars safety scissors – $.99
SchoolWorks blunt tip scissors – $.50

NOTE:  Pricing and availability of these items may vary by location.

(Thanks Savings Lifestyle for pricing information on some of these items)


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Walmart: Laptop bundle w/ Laptop, Case, Flash Drive, Printer for $292.60 after cash back!

If one of your kids is starting high school or college and you’re looking for a laptop deal, check this out:  Get a laptop, case, flash drive, AND printer for just $292.60 after cash back from Walmart.

The bundle includes:

-Compaq 15.6″ Presario CQ62-219WM laptop with Intel Cedleron 900 Processor and Windows 7 Home Premium (you can upgrade to a different laptop with upgrade prices starting at $41)

-Choice of 3 laptop carrying cases

-8 GB Cruzer USB flash drive (variety of colors to choose from)

-Choice of HP Deskjet or Canon printers

To grab this deal, sign in to your  ShopAtHome.com account so that you’ll get your 5% cash back.  Click on the blue “Shop Now” button.  If you don’t have a ShopAtHome.com account yet, you’ll get a $5 cash back bonus after your first purchase when you sign up here–>ShopAtHome.com sign-up

At the Walmart site, search for “Back to School Laptop Bundle” and make your selections!  Your total will be $308 (with base selections) and you will get $15.40 in cash back from ShopAtHome.com making it just $292.60.  Your cash back will be credited to your ShopAtHome.com account within 30 days.

Shipping is just $.97 or FREE if you choose “site to store.”  Walmart also has great bundle deals on cameras, video games, toys, and baby gear!  Check it out while you’re there!

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TEXAS shoppers: Make the most of your TAX FREE days online!

Texas shoppers – I have some GREAT news for you! You can take advantage of the tax free shopping days ONLINE!

To make the most of your online shopping, make sure you shop through a cash back site such as ShopAtHome.com.  If you are signing up for ShopAtHome.com for the first time here, you will also receive a $5 bonus after you make your first purchase!  For more information about ShopAtHome.com and how it “works” check out this post here.

Here’s a round up of some of the cash back deals and codes I found:

Crocs – Save 25% off your total purchase when you enter the code CROCS25 plus get 6% cash back from ShopAtHome.com

Disney Store – Get 15% cash back from ShopAtHome.com.  Shipping is free with any purhcase of $75 or more.

K-Mart – Get 14% cash back from ShopAtHome.com.

Kohl’s – Get 15% off your total purchase when you enter the code PS15AFFIL plus get free shipping when you spend $50 or more.  Plus, you’ll get 2% cash back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com and earn $10 in Kohl’s cash for every $50 that you spend!

Old Navy – Get 13% cash back from ShopAtHome.com PLUS get free shipping when you spend $50 or more!  Jeans for kids start at just $10 right now, which makes them $8.70 after cash back!

SearsGet $5 off a purchase of $50 or more with the code SEARS2011 or get 15% off apparel, shoes, and jewelry with the code SEARSAUGUST15.  Plus ,get 15% cash back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com.

Target – Get 13% cash back.  Check out the AWESOME deal on gauchos I posted here earlier – get 2 pairs for just $10.44 shipped!

The Children’s Place – Get 15% off your total purchase using the code X3E2011 or 25% off your purchase of $50 or more using the code T6E2011.  Plus, get 14% cash back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com.

Walmart – Get 12.5% cash back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com.

You can find a full list of the stores offering cash back options here.

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Old Navy: Kid jeans for $8.70 and adult jeans for $13.05 after cash back!

If you or your kids need new jeans, now is a GREAT time to stock up!  Old Navy has kids basic jeans starting at just $10 and adult basic jeans starting at $15!  You can get 13% cash back from Shop at Home, which makes the kid jeans $8.70 and the adult jeans $13.05!  You can also save an additional 20% off everything else (sadly, jeans are excluded) when you enter the code ONSECRET20 at check-out!

Here’s the breakdown on how you can grab this deal:

1.  Log into your Shopathome.com account here.  If you don’t have a Shopathome.com account yet, you will get a $5 bonus when you sign up here (PLEASE NOTE:  The Shopathome.com cash bonus is not the same as a daily deals site bonus – you receive your “cash back” in the form of a check by mail – it’s not something you can use instantly toward purchases)

2.  Click on the blue “Shop Now” button.  You will be redirected to the Old Navy site.

3.  Choose the items you would like to purchase.  There is a flat rate of $7 for shipping or shipping is FREE when you spend $50 or more.  Remember, if you are purchasing other non-jean items, you can get an additional 20% off when you enter ONSECRET20 at check-out!

Your cash back will be credited to your Shopathome.com account within 30 days.  You will receive a check with your cash back after you accumulate $20 cash back (this adds up quickly!)

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Back to School: School supply round-up for the week of 8/14

If you’ve still got school supplies to buy, here’s a round up of the best deals for the week!

Graphing Calculators

  • Texas Instruments 84 Plus $95 – Wal-Mart
  • Texas Instruments 84 Plus $109.99 through Wed – Office Depot
  • Texas Instruments 84 Plus $109.99 – Staples

Backpacks

  • Embark $9 – Target
  • $4.88+ – Wal-Mart

Facial Tissue

  • Kleenex $1.09 with card – Walgreens

Crayons

  • Scholastic 24 ct 25¢ – Office Depot
  • Cra-Z-Art 24 ct 25¢ – Wal-Mart
  • Penway 24 ct 29¢ w/card – Walgreens
  • Crayola 24 ct 99¢ w/card – Walgreens

Washable Crayons

  • RoseArt 10 ct $1 – Staples
  • Crayola 24 ct $1.50 – Target

Markers 

  • Crayola 10 ct 97¢ – Wal-Mart
  • Crayola 10 ct 99¢ w/card – Walgreens

Washable Markers

  • Crayola 8 ct $1.50 – Target

Water Colors 

    • Cra-Z-Art 8 ct 97¢ – Wal-Mart

Colored Pencils 

  • Crayola 12 ct 97¢ – Wal-Mart

Sharpies 

  • 4 ct $3.97 – Wal-Mart
  • 8 ct Fine Point $3.99 – CVS
  • 8 ct Markers $3.99 w/card – Walgreens
  • 10 ct Markers $4.99 – Target

Glue  

  • Elmer’s 4 oz 79¢ w/card – Walgreens
  • Elmer’s 4 oz $1.49 – CVS

Glue Sticks

  • Avery 3 ct 50¢ – Staples
  • Elmer’s 2 ct 79¢ w/card – Walgreens
  • Elmer’s 3 ct $1.50 – Target
  • Elmer’s 6 ct $1.97 – Wal-Mart

Folders  

  • 1¢ – Office Depot
  • 2 pocket 15¢ – Wal-Mart  

Scissors  

  • It’s Academic 5″ 49¢ w/card – Walgreens
  • Schoolworks 5″ 25¢ – Office Depot

Rulers

  • 12″ Wooden 29¢ w/card – Walgreens
  • 12″ Plastic 1¢ – Office Depot

Pens 

  • Bic Clic Stic 5 ct 50¢ – Staples
  • PaperMate 10 ct 2/$1 – CVS
  • Bic Ultra 8 ct 99¢ w/card – Walgreens
  • PaperMate 12 ct  97¢ – Wal-Mart

Pencils 

  • Office Depot Brand 12 ct 25¢ – Office Depot
  • USA Gold 10 ct $1.44 – Wal-Mart

Mechanical Pencils

  • Bic 5 ct $1 – Staples
  • PaperMate 20 ct $2.47 – Wal-Mart
  • Bic Shimmer 26 ct $3.50 – Target

Dry Erase Markers 

  • Expo 6 ct 99¢ w/card – Walgreens
  • Expo 4 ct $3 – Target
  • Expo 4 ct $3.47 – Wal-Mart

Highlighters 

  • Bic Brite 5 ct 79¢ w/card – Walgreens
  • Sharpie 4 ct $1.47 – Wal-Mart
  • Bic B2G1 Free – Staples 

Composition Books 

  • 25¢ – Office Depot
  • 100 sheet 40¢ – Wal-Mart
  • Mead/Penway 120 sheet $1.99 w/card – Walgreens

Notebooks

  • 70 sheet 20¢ – Wal-Mart
  • 70-80 sheet 3/$1 – CVS
  • 60-70 sheet 49¢ w/card – Walgreens

Binders 

  • 1″ Economy 92¢ – Wal-Mart
  • 1″ Avery $2 – Target
  • 1/2″ to 3″ BOGO Free w/card – Walgreens 
Filler Paper
  • 120 sheet 1¢ through Wed w/$5 purchase – Staples
  • 150 sheet 75¢ – Wal-Mart
  • Penway 79¢ w/card – Walgreens
Coupons:

Store Coupons: 

  • Office Max – 20% off anything you can fit in their Brown Paper Bag from Sunday Paper

Other Coupons: 

(Thanks Your Retail Helper!)

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