I can’t believe the time has come. The time has come for my little baby to start school! Even though I’ve done this twice before with my older daughters, it’s still just as hard. But before that day comes, there is something that happens every year that can help relieve some stress…. BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING! (Aside from shopping school deals, also check these mobile apps that help you save.)
Here are the best deals this week:
Office Depot:
Office Depot is running their phenomenal PENNY sale right now!
Office Depot Brand Mechanical Pencils- 1¢
Office Depot Brand Index Cards 3 x 5 White, 100 pk- 1¢
Office Depot Brand Folders without Prongs, 2 pk – 1¢
(Limit 10)
Pencil Box- 1¢
Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 pk- 50¢,
Stellar 1 Subject Durable Poly Notebook- 50¢
Kids’ Scissors, 2 pk- 50¢, (limit 3)
Swingline Compact Stand Up Stapler,-$1
Sharpie Permanent Fine Point Markers, 5 pk- $1
Must purchase a minimum of $5 to get above items for a PENNY and each PENNY item has a limit 3 per household. **While supplies last**
Swiss Gear student backpack – $10 (Buy a backpack and get all the penny items!)
Staples:
Staples is a great place to shop because they have a “Less List,” which is a set list with very low prices that will last all season long! Check the local weekly ad or online to see the “Less List.”
Staples pink wedge erasers (3pk) – 25¢
Bic round stick pens (5pk) – 75¢
BIC Xtrafun two-toned pencils – 75¢
Pentel hi-polymer earasers – 75¢
Hyper highlighters- 75¢
(limit 5 per household)
Paper mate InkJoy 100RT retractable ballpoint pens (20pk) – $4
Crayola Crayons, 24 count – 50¢
Staples Washable Glue, 4 pack – $1.00
Staples 1 subject notebooks – 17¢ (all season!)
Target:
All school supplies are up to 15% off at Target this week. Also, check out these deals:
– Text “KIDS” to Target (827438) to have a $5 coupon sent to your smartphone!
– School uniforms are up to 25% off, with $5 and $10 polos and pants!
– Teachers: BOGO 50% off on classroom decor.
**Check the labels as you shop because Target has signs up periodically that give you a gift card if you purchase a certain quantity of an item. And don’t forget apps that save you money like the Cartwheel app!**
Finally, one more MEGA SALE this week…..
Walgreens!
Here’s what you can find at Walgreens:
Crayola 24 packs are 69¢
Assorted pencils, pens, markers all for $1.00 (with card)
You can get a backpacks for 33% off!
Now, empty out your piggy bank and hit the stores! One thing I love to do with my girls is have them make a list, gather their (my) money, get their own shopping basket and pay on their own. Get in a little extra learning before school— SCORE!