School Supplies 8/16-8/22

First of all, let me apologize for my absence in school supply posts! I had many questions and requests the past two weeks of School Supply post being MIA! Let's just say things are pretty dang busy and my family is still my numero uno priority! :)

SECONDLY - If you haven't had time to do your BTS shopping yet, I have a great idea for you! This year I'm giving each child a "BTS (back to school) Allowence" for all their supplys and any clothes. And whatever they have left, they get to keep! This will teach them to be frugal and picky about how they spend their money! I'll have to set up different amounts for each child. I have one that needs new shoes, and another that needs a new backpack and so on. This probalby won't work too well with my kindergartner, but with my 2nd, 5th, and 8th grader, I think it'll work great!!

LASTLY - So, I took a quick browse through the ads and these are the items that I found to be the best deals. Overall, I shall be shopping at ShopKo this week as they have the best prices on the most items that I personally need (for my kids AND for my preschool!).

FRED MEYER:
$.12 70-ct Spiral Notebooks (beats the $.15 Walmart price)

TARGET:
$.50 Composition books
$.69 24 pack #2 pencils
$.69 2-pack erasers
$2.00 Dry Erase Markers (vary in count and style)

STAPLES:
$.25 Composition books (through Wednesday only)
$1.00 4-pack eraser
$1.00 6-pack Highlighters
$1.00 1 ream of copy paper AFTER $2.99 easy rebate ($3.99 oop)
25%-50% All Backpacks

WALMART:
$.44 100-ct index cards

WALGREENS:
$.49 10 pack papermate mechanical pencils
$.49 10 pack papermate pens
$.49 5-tab erasable dividers
$.49 10 pack sheet protectors (limit 3) - great for your coupon binder!!
$.49 Sharpie Marker (limit 3)

RITE AID:
BUY 1 GET 2 FREE! (same item only - reg prices not listed, so not positive on how great a deal this is!)
24 ct crayons
Elmers Glue
10 pack Bic Pens
Crayola Washable Markers

SHOP KO:
$.99 Crayola Markers (non-washable) {limit 2}
$1.29 Crayola Washable Markers {limit 2}
$.20 24-ct Crayola Crayons {limit 4}
$.20 Elmers Glue {limit 4}
$.50 Filler Paper {limit 6}
$.50 80 ct Wireless Notebook {limit 6}
$.88 Large Scotch Glue Stick {limit 4}
$.88 Rulers {limit 4}
$.50 Pencil Box {limit 4}
$.50 10 ct pencils {limit 4}
$.50 10 ct pens {limit 4}
$.99 Fiskar 5" scissors {limit 4}


What else have you found and where?? Share the love!!

School Supply Deals 7/26-8/1

It's time to stock up on those supplies for the ENTIRE year!! Buying them and stocking up when they are at their LOWEST price means you'll never pay $3-5 for a pack of markers again!


If you're out shopping and you see a FAB price on school supplies somewhere, be sure to leave a comment! And through the next several weeks, if you're ever wondering who's got the best prices on what, just click on our cute little button in the sidebar and find the most recent post (and be sure to read the comments)!

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING IS FAB!!

STAPLES: (view the ad)

$.25 DEALS:
Elmers nontoxic school glue
4oz.Bic Matic Grip assorted mechanical pencils 5/pack
Staples Manuel pencil sharpener
Staples 3x5 white ruled index cards, 100pk
Staples cap erasers 12/pk
Slider Pencil case assorted colors

Staples Dividers $.99

2 for $3
Avery Glue Sticks 3-pack
Expo 3-pack fancy dry erase markers
Staples 3-pack invisible tape
Pilot Frixon Erasable Highlighters
Wescott 5" scissors 2-pack (the perfect size for my coupon binder!)

$2.00
12 pack Staples Mechanical Pencils
Staples 35-piece eraser and grip combo pack
Staples Hype! pen style highlighters

WALGREENS:
B2G1 FREE Items
$.20 2-Pocket Folder
$.33 1-Subject Notebook
$.66 Composition Book
$.53 Filler Paper 120-130 pages

$.39 Elmer’s Glue (use Walgreens in-ad coupon)

$.99 Items B1G2 FREE
Sheet Protectors or Dividers
Insertable Tab Dividers 5 ct
Sheet Protectors 10 ct

$1.99 Items B1G2 FREE
It’s Academic Scissors
Sharpie Markers 2 ct
Crayola Crayola 24 ct
Splash Poly Portfolio
Mechanical Pencils 3 ct
Colored Pencils 12 ct
Glue Stick 3 ct
Carry-All Pouch

$2.99 Items B1G2 FREE
Corner Office Pens 4 ct
Dry Erase Markers 4 ct
Splash Highlighters 5 ct
Work Essentials Mini Stapler

$2.99 5-Subject Notebook B1G1 FREE

$1.59 Scotch Tape B1G1 FREE
USE: $1/2 (EXPIRES 7-31-09) RP 5/31
TOTAL OOP: $.59

TARGET:

12-ct. PaperMate Eagle pens .50
8-ct. RoseArt washable watercolors .50
Jumbo or standard size Book Cover .50
Pencil Pouch .50
Pencil Box .50
Mead 1-subject poly notebooks $1
2-ct. Sharpie fine or ultra-fine tip markers $1
6-pk. Elmers washable glue sticks $1



OFFICE MAX:
24 pack Schoolio Von Hollio Crayons .01 (limit 3)
Wescott Junior 5″ Scissors .20 (limit 3)
Assorted Erasers and grips pack .25 (limit 3)
Schoolio Von Hollio 2 or 4 poacket poly folders with or without prongs .25 (limit 6)


OFFICE DEPOT:
Student Compass with refillable pencil .05 (limit 3)
Scholastic Glue Stick 4-pack .20 (limit 3)
1 inch Binder .75 (limit 3)


WALMART:
Elmers Glue sticks 2 pack .25
Elmers 4 ounce washable glue .25
Crayola Crayons 24 pack .25
70 sheet notebook .15
2-pocket folder .15
Trapper 70 sheet notebook or folder .50
Dixon 24 pencils $1
Crayola colored pencils 12 ct $1
Bic Cristal 10 pack pens $1
Puffs 4-pack tissues $3.24


SHOPKO
70 ct notebook .10 (limit 18)
2 pkt portfolio .10 (limit 18)
Crayola crayons 24 ct .20 (limit 4)
4 oz glue .20 (limit 4)
Fashion portfolios .50
scotch 2 pk glue sticks .50
12 ct papermate pens (limit 4)
150 ct filler paper .50 (limit 6)
100 ct Composition book .50 (limit 6)
Soho school box .50 (limit 4)
10 ct Crayola markers .99 (limit 2)
Fiskars 5 inch scissors .99 (limit 4)
Poly portfolio .99
Avery 1 inch binder .99
Scotch single glue sticks .99
Elect rulers and protractors .99

School Supply Shopping THIS WEEK

It's time to stock up on those supplies for the ENTIRE year!! Buying them and stocking up when they are at their LOWEST price means you'll never pay $3-5 for a pack of markers again!

NOW is a great time to purchase your coupon binder if you haven't yet! Costco currently has a coupon out for this FABULESS "Tech Gear" Binder. There is a $3 off coupon, so after the coupon you can get it for $9.99! It is a zipper binder, and inside there is an expandable file folder on the left, and of course, your handy 3 ring binder. Lots of pockets and zippers for holding stuff too! The best part of it is the HANDLE on the outside! SHWEET!

OTHER things I use my stocked up school supplies for:

Markers and Crayons: Great to use for gifts, or to have to whip out a fresh pack in the winter when your kids are bored!

Notepads: My (younger) kids have their own color and they go to in the church bag for freestyle coloring to help them be reverent at church.

PENS: Seems like I'm always low on pens! It's nice to have extra packages to pull a few from when I'm having trouble finding a handy pen!

If you're out shopping and you see a FAB price on school supplies somewhere, be sure to leave a comment! And through the next several weeks, if you're ever wondering who's got the best prices on what, just click on our cute little button in the sidebar and find the most recent post!

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING IS FAB!!

STUFF THIS WEEK (best price of the week is in *RED*):
note: sometimes it's the "off brand" that is cheapest... I'll mark that with a red star. A BLUE STAR is the best price of the name brand.

KMART:

(Thanks Crissie for this fab tip) If you purchase $50 in apparal at Kmart, you'll receive a coupon for an additional 15% off your school supply purchase.

Elmer’s Glue: $.20
Fashion portfolios: $.50
Marble Composition books (100 sheets): $.50
Rose Art colored pencils 12-pk.: $.25
Bic 10 count pens or corrective pencil: $.99

SHOPKO:

.50 Items:
Glue sticks (2 pack)
Bic pens 10 count
Composition book (limit 6)
Fashion portfolios
Papermate mechanical pencils - limit 4
Soho school box - limit 4
Single pack erasers
Mead filler paper 150 count - limit 6
crayola 10 count markers (limit 2) $.99
fiskars 5″ kids scissors (limit 4) $.99

STAPLES: (You can get a free backpack as a Staples Rewards member (free to join). Staples cash rewards are mailed out quarterly, so you’ll see the full price paid for the backpack in your next Staples Rewards cash-back payment.)

A BUNCH of FREE after Rebate Deals (You can do these rebates online FYI)
Pentel Handy Lines Assorted Highlighters (4 pk): $4.99
Staples Slim-Line Pencil Sharpener: $15.99
Zebra Cadoozles Mechanical Pencils (10 pk): $2.99
Zebra Sarasa Retractable Gel Pens (5 pk): $4.99

OTHER STUFF:
$1.00 (limit 2)
Pentel Pens - 5 pack
Accel College Ruled Notebook
3-pack Mini Legal Pads
Hole Punch
Expo Markers (3 pack)

$2 (limit 2)
Pilot Gel Pens 3 pack
Mechanical Pencils - 12 pack
Sticky Notes
Dry Erase Board (8.5 x 11)
Eraser and Grip combo pack

TARGET:

Composition Books $.50
Construction Paper (96 sheets) $.88
Crayola Colored Pencils (12 pack) $.88
Elmers Glue Sticks (2-pack) $.20
Pencil Sharpener $.20
Pink Erasers (2-pack) $.20
Ruler $.20

WALGREENS: (use your RR's from last weeks Huggies/Coppertone deal!)

Bic highlighters (8 ct?) $.49
book cover $.99
Crayola color pencils 12 pk $.99
Crayons $.49
Folder (two pocket) $.09
Highlighter (one) $.09
paperclips $.19
Papermate mechanical pencils 5 ct $.19
Papermate pens 10 pk $.19
Papermate prism pens 10 pk $.19
Pencil $.09
Pencil box $.49
Pencil sharpener $.59
Pencil top erasers 12 pk $.29
Pink eraser 2 pk $.29
Ruler $.19
Scotch mailers $.59
spiral notebook 120 pg 3 subject $.99
Transparent Scotch Tape $.39
White glue $.39 (will be .25 at Staples next week)
Wooden pencils 10 pk $.29

WALMART: (Thanks Karrie!) - prices NOT confirmed in our area... let me know if you see a change that needs to be made!

24 pack crayons: $.25 (Amy confirmed this one last week)
2-pack Elmer Glue Sticks: $.25
70-sheet notebook: $.15
2 pocket folders: $.15
Black & White Composition Notebooks: $.35
Crazart Washable Markers: $.70
Kids Scissors: $.74
Crazart colored pencils: $.75
Crayola Washable Markers (8-pk): $.75 (the 10 packs are NOT washable - LOVE this price!!)
Crayola Colored Pencils (12-pk): $1
RoseArt Paint (8-pk): $1

FABULESS School Supply SHOPPING!

I can't believe we're already seeing the school supply deals. But heck, before you know it, it'll be August and the Halloween isle will be in full swing at Walmart. What can ya do...

So I LOVE school supply shopping. I always stock up for the ENTIRE year! I still have a few spiral notebooks from last summer! (My kids love taking those to church for coloring). But the key is to purchase the item at ROCK BOTTOM prices. Sometimes that may entail going to different stores, making different trips. But if it means that in the end I only spend $20 for all my school supplies... then I'M ALL OVER IT!

So if you're out shopping and you see a FAB price on school supplies somewhere, click on this link on the side bar and leave your finds in the comments!

Wondering who's got the best prices on what, just click on our cute little button and find the most recent post!

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING CAN BE FAB!!

STUFF THIS WEEK (best price of the week has a **RED STAR**):
note: sometimes it's the "off brand" that is cheapest... I'll mark that with a red star. A BLUE STAR is the best price of the name brand.


KMART (see in ad coupon for free 4-pack Hunts pudding wyb $15 of items)
(View Kmart School Supplies)

*Filler Paper 150 ct. wide or college ruled, 2/$1
Paper Mate 10 pk. stick pens, or 5 ct. mechanical pencils, 3/$1
Pilot G2 4 pk. pens, $3.49
*1″ Economy binder, 99¢ (20% off all other binders)
Fashion Portfolios, 2/$1
Fashion Themed books, 2/$3
*Crayola 12 ct. colored pencils, 10 ct. markers, or 8 ct. watercolors, $1

SHOP KO - School Supplies 2 for $3
(view Shop Ko School Supplies)

Construction Paper 96ct
Sargent Watercolors
*Avery 1" Binder
Fiskars 5" scissors (1 pack)
Fashion Theme Notebooks
Mead Portfolios

STAPLES - (see the in-ad coupon for $5 off $20)
(View Staples School Supplies)

$.01 sale (ENDS WEDNESDAY)
*Staples 8-pack pencils
*500 pack copy paper (after "easy rebate" of $3.68)

$1 Sale (all week - limit 2 of each item per customer)
*Acme 5" kids scissors - 2 pack
*Bic Velocity Ball Pens (5 pack) USE: $1/1 (=FREE)
*Bic White-Out (2 pack) USE: $.50/1
*Scotch Magic Tape
*Sharpie Highlighters - 6 pack
Staples Mini Magnetic Stapler
3-pack Eraser Wedges

TARGET
(view Target School Supplies)

*Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pens in black , blue or red $.50 (Use $1/1)
Pink or Blue Pencil Box $0.50
*RoseArt Washable Markers 8ct $0.50
*Vinyl Binder 1 inch $0.50
24 ct Yellow #2 pencils $0.50
Vinyl Pencil Pouch $0.50
70 ct Mead Notebook $0.50
12 ct RoseArt Colored Pencils $0.50

WALGREENS
(view Walgreens School Supplies)

2 Pocket Folder with Prongs: 8/$1.00 ($.13 each)
*Mini Highlighters: $.19 (with in-ad coupon)
*2 pk. Erasers or Pencil Sharpener: $.29
*Legal Pad: $.34 (with in-ad coupon)
Index Cards, 100 ct.: $.39
Papermate Mechanical Pencils, 10 ct.: $.39
1 Sharpie marker: $.50 (with in-ad coupon)
*Filler Paper: $.50 (with in-ad coupon)
#10 Envelopes: $.59 (with in-ad coupon)
Elmer’s Glue Stick, 2 packs: $.59
Elmer’s Glue: $.59
Composition Notebook: $.79
*Fiskar Scissors (1): $.79
*Crayola Markers, 10 ct.: $.99

Haven't been into Walmart lately (oh Walmart, I haven't missed you ONE BIT!), so I don't know if they've got the school supplies on sale yet.

So where are you going to shop this week? I'm holding out for cheap crayons and cheaper crayola markers. And wait for a bit on the spiral notebooks, every year Target and ShopKo have these babies for $.10 each (and I usually buy a box of 20). What are you holding out for?

Let us know if you come across any FAB bargains!

Walgreens 7/12-7/18 plus Scenario!

UPDATE! Coppertone coupon is working again!!

Here is the Walgreens 7/12 ad (thanks iheartwags)

NEW TO THIS?

• To understand all this jibberish you see - check out our "Lingo" page.
• You can earn "Register Rewards" (aka: RR) buy purchasing certain products.
  
• RR's are like "Walgreens Cash" that you can use in the store. They usually expire with in the next two weeks.
  
• You can "roll" your RR's and use them on ANOTHER RR DEAL, and you'll get MORE RR's (can not use them on a "like" transaction).
• You need to have as many items in your cart that you have a coupon and/or RR for (example: my husband went to purchase some cold medicine. I gave him 2 RR's totalling $5 for him to use. The medicine was $4.99, he also had to purchase a little candy in order to use the 2nd RR. His total OOP was about .50).
• You can do multiple transactions at Walgreens. Just remember that if you are wanting to continually roll RR's, you'll need to alternate RR deals. I have an example at the end of this post.
  

REGISTER REWARD DEALS:


Coppertone NutraShield $10.99 each - Receive $10 RR wyb 2
USE: two $5/1 Coppertone NutraShield
FINAL PRICE: $11.99 OOP
Receive RR: $10.00 (like paying .99 each!)

HUGGIES DEAL - Receive $5 RR when you purchase $20 of items (mix and match)
Huggies Diapers/Pull-ups Jumbo Pack $10.00
Huggies Wipes 2/$5.00
Kotex Products 2/$6
coupons you can use:

$3/1 Huggies Pull-Ups coupons (Watch out! They expire on the 15th!)
Huggies Baby Wipes .75 off 1 SS 6/21 (these expire on the 18th)
Huggies Baby Wipes .75 off 1 SS 4/19 (these expire on the 18th as well)
Huggies Diapers $1.50 off 1 SS 6/21 (you guessed it, expire on the 18th!)
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups
$1/1 Kotex printable
$1/1 Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners from SS 6/14
$1/1 Kotex Pads from SS 6/14
$1/1 Kotex Security Tampons from SS 6/14

FINAL OOP PRICE: Anywhere from $14-$17 for, but you'll get a $5 RR!
PLUS (thank you reader Joelle) you can also receive $0.75 back in cash for every pack of Huggies you purchase if you submit this mail-in rebate via Caregiver’s Marketplace


All Laundry Detergent (26-40 loads) 2 for $10 - receive $3 RR
USE: $1 off 1 RP 6/28 or $1/1
FINAL PRICE: 2 for $8
RECEIVE: $3 RR


Axe Deodorant or Body Spray 3 for $12 - receive $3 RR
USE: THREE $2/1 (was at coupons.com last month - NLA)
FINAL PRICE: 3 for $6 plus $3 RR (like $1 each)

Purchase 3 of the following ($3 each) and receive a $3 RR

USE (on any):
$3 off 3 found in 3/15 SS (wow - do you still have it!?!) OR
$3 off 2 Reach products and 1 Listerine

Listerine 500ml
$1 off 1 SS 6/14 OR
$2 off 1 from coupons.com (no longer available - I hope you printed it!)

Reach Dental Floss
$1 off 1 SS 6/14
$1.50 off 2
$.50 off 1

Reach Toothbrush
$1 off 1 SS 6/14
$1.50 off 2
$.50 off 1

And believe it or not (I'm not ready to believe it - I like the relaxed summer pace!!) SCHOOL SUPPLY SALES HAVE BEGUN!

Here is what Walgreens has going this week:

• 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs: 8/$1.00 ($.13 each)
  
• Mini Highlighters: $.19 (with in-ad coupon)
  
• 2 pk. Erasers or Pencil Sharpener: $.29
• Legal Pad: $.34 (with in-ad coupon)
  
• Index Cards, 100 ct.: $.39
• Papermate Mechanical Pencils, 10 ct.: $.39
  
• Sharpie’s: $.50 (with in-ad coupon)
  
• Filler Paper: $.50 (with in-ad coupon)
  
• #10 Envelopes: $.59 (with in-ad coupon)
  
• Elmer’s Glue Stick, 2 packs: $.59
  
• Elmer’s Glue: $.59
  
• Composition Notebook: $.79
  
• Scissors: $.79
  
• Crayola Markers, 10 ct.: $.99

I may just use my RR's to purchase school supplies!

Here is a "rolling RR's" scenario:

PURCHASE:
2 - Coppertone NutraShield $10.99 each
USE: two $5/1 Coppertone NutraShield
PAY $11.99
Receive RR: $10.00

PURCHASE:
2 packs of Huggies Pull-ups $10 each
1 pack of cheap markers $.99
USE: two $3/1 Huggies Pull-Ups
USE: $10 RR
PAY: $4.99
Receive RR: $5.00

In the end, you end up using $16.98 of your own cash for 2 packs of diapers, 2 Coppertone suncreens, a pack of markers PLUS you still have $5 RR to use! You can continue to roll these deals - as long as you alternate!

What is looking FAB to you!?!