Backpack Donation Items 8/7 - 8/13

Could it be? Am I finally done compiling a school supplies list for this week? I sure hope so!! There are a lot of great deals this week (and I didn't even add Office Max this time). Hopefully you'll be able to get a lot of things marked off your list!

Staples

Staples Composition Books - $0.10 w/ min. $5 purchase (limit 3)

Zebra Cadoozles 0.7mm pencils 10/pk $5.00 - $5.00 easy rebate = FREE

12” Clear Plastic Ruler - $0.25 (limit 2)

Staples standard-size paper clips 100/pk - $0.25 (limit 2)

Really Useful Box 0.14L - $0.25 (no limit)

Westcott Preferred 7” Scissors - $0.50 (limit 1)

Staples 8”x10.5” 1-subject notebooks, 70 sheets - $0.50 (limit 3)

Hammermill Copy Paper Ream - $6.79 - $1.80 instant savings - $4.49 easy rebate = $0.50 (limit 2)

Avery 5-tab insertable tab dividers - $0.50 (limit 2)

50% off all High Sierra backpacks

plus lots of $1 deals

Office Depot

Scholastic School Glue - $0.01 (limit 5)

Sharpie Fine-Point Markers 5/pk - $1.00 (limit 3)

Office Depot Multipurpose Paper - $6.49 - $5.49 rebate = $1.00 (limit 2)

Wilson Jones 1” Flexible Binders -$0.50 (limit 3)

Foray Single rollerball and porous point pens - $0.50 (no limit)

Office Depot Staple Remover - $0.50 (limit 5)

Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers 3/pk - $0.50 (limit 3)

Really Useful Box 5/pk - $3.00

Target

3x3 Pot-it Notes 90/pk - $1.00

Sharpie Highlighers 3/pk - $1.00

Sharpie Fine Tip Markers 2/pk - $1.00

***Lexar 8GB USB Drive - $9.00 ***

Up&Up Pencil Sharpener - $0.20

Up&Up Erasers 2/pk - $0.20

RoseArt Glue Sticks 2/pk - $0.20

RoseArt School Glue - $0.20

Up&Up Slider Pencil Box - $0.50

Up&Up Vinyl Pencil Pouch - $0.50

12” Wooden Ruler - $0.50

Mead 1 subject notebook 70 sheets - $0.50

Five Star 1 subject notebooks - 2/$2.00 - $1 cpn in 8/7 RP = 2/$1.00

Poly Folders - $0.50

Standard Size Book Covers - $0.50

RoseArt Markers 10 ct - $0.75 + FREE 24ct crayons

Rose Art Colored Pencils 12 ct - $0.75 + FREE 24 ct crayons

Paper Mate Eagle Pens 10 ct. - $0.75

Up&Up 4”x6” index cards 100/pk - $0.75

Up&Up 1 subject poly notebooks - $0.90

Up&Up Scissors 2/pk - $0.90

Bic Mechanical Pencils 8/pk - $0.90

Up&Up #2 Pencils 24/pk - $0.90

Walgreens

Anchorage or High Trails Backpacks or totes – 2 for $9.99

Crayola Crayons 24/pk - $1.00 - $1.00 RR = FREE

Penway Filler Paper 130/pk – 2/$1.00

Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 10/pk - $0.39

Penway or Wexford #2 Pencils 10/pk – $0.19

Wexford 2 pocket folder - $0.09

Penway or Wexford Composition Book - $0.49 with in ad cpn

PrintWorks Multipurpose Paper 400 sheets - $1.99 with in ad cpn

Elmer’s School Glue - $0.29 with in ad cpn

Elmer’s Glue Sticks 2/pk - $0.29 with in ad cpn

It’s Academic Scissors 5” - $0.29 with in ad cpn

Penway Highlighter single - $0.09

Designer Pencil single - $0.09

Penway 12” Wooden Ruler - $0.19

Penway or Wexford Pencil pouch - $0.59

Pencil Box - $0.59

$0.39 sale:

Index cards 100/pk

Eraser 2/pk

Sheet Protectors 10/pk

Poly Portfolio or Binder

5 Tab Dividers

Index card holder

Slider Pencil Case

Cap Erasers 15/pk

Rite Aid

Mead Notebooks 70 sheets – 4 for $2.00 - $1.00 plus up = 4 for $1.00

There are several B1G1 deals as well, but most of these items are probably cheaper elsewhere.

Backpack Donation Items 7/31 - 8/6

OK, here's the list of free/cheap school supplies I see for this week. I just got my backpack today, so I'm going to start loading it up!!

Staples:

Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens 7pk - $4.00 - $4.00 easy rebate = FREE (limit 1)

Pink Eraser Caps 12pk - $0.10 (limit 2*)

Fine Black Sharpie 2pk - $0.25 (limit 2*)

BIC Wite-Out 2pk - $0.50 (limit 2*)

Slider Pencil Case $0.50 (no limit)

2-pocket fastener folders - $0.01 (limit 10* w/ min. $5 purchase)

Staples Jumbo colored paper clips 50pk - $0.50 (no limit)

SanDisk Cruiser Blade 4GB Flash Drive - $5.99 (limit 2*)

*limits for teachers are usually 25, ask your cashier

Office Depot:

Office Depot Brand 6" Protractor - $0.05 (limit 3*)

Vinyl Storage Pouch - $0.05 (limit 5*)

2 pocket Folders w/ or w/o fasteners - $0.05 (limit 10*)

Backpack and lunch tote - FREE w/ min. $15 purchase (limit 1, see ad)

*limits for teachers are usually higher - ask your cashier

Office Max (in case you are in the Raleigh area)

12" Wooden Ruler w/ metal edge - $0.01 (limit 2)

Schoolio crayons 24pk - $0.01 (limit 2)

Dixon #2 Pencils 10pk - $0.10 (limit 2)

Schoolio Marble Composition Book - $0.50 (limit 4)

Office Max Glue Stick bonus pack - $0.50 (limit 3)

Office Max Durable Standard 1" Binder - $1.50 each WYB 4

Office Max Durable 1" View Binder - $2 each WYB 4

Just Basics Ballpoint Pens 10pk - $0.20 w/ in ad cpn (limit 3)

Office Max Filler Paper - $0.20 w/ in ad cpn (limit 5)

Schoolio 3x5 ruled or blank index cards - $0.10 w/ in ad cpn (limit 5)

Kids Foaming Hand Sanitizer 250ml - $0.30 w/ in ad cpn (limit 5)

Kleenex 2pk tissues - $2 w/ in ad cpn

**In ad cpn for $5 off $25 purchase**

CVS - nothing! I'm shocked!

Walgreens:

High Trails or Anchorage Backpacks and Book Totes - 2 for $9.99

Penway or Wexford 1 Subject Notebooks - $0.39

Penway or Wexford 10 pk #2 Pencils - $0.39

6 pk Paper Mate highlighters - $0.39

Penway/Wexford Filler Paper (130 sheets) - $0.59

Penway/Wexford Composition Book (80 sheets) - $0.59

Penway/Wexford Crayons 24pk - $0.59

Penway/Wexford Colored Pencils 12pk - $0.59

Crayola Washable Markers 8pk - $2 - $2 RR = FREE

Splash 1" Binder - $0.99

Corner Office or Wexford 5pk Tab Dividers w/ pockets - $0.99

Rose Art Glue Sticks (jumbo single or reg. 3pk) - $0.59 w/ in ad cpn

Rose Art School glue 4oz - $0.59 w/ in ad cpn

Fiskars Scissors (nice!) - $0.79 w/ in ad cpn

Pentel Lead Refills 30pk - $0.99 w/ in ad cpn

Bic Grip Mechanical Pencils 5pk - $0.99 w/ in ad cpn

Penway or Wexford Eraser Caps 15ct. - $0.29 w/ in ad cpn

Penway or Wexford Pink Erasers 2pk - $0.29 w/ in ad cpn

Work Essential Mini Stapler - $0.69 w/ in ad cpn

Sharpie Markers 2pk - $0.69 w/ in ad cpn

Corner Office or Wexfored 4pk Dry Erase Markers - $0.99 w/ in ad cpn

Splash Liquid Highlighters 5pk - $0.99 w/ in ad cpn

Rite Aid:

Playskool Crayons 24 ct. - $0.29

One Subject Notebook (70 sheets) - $0.29

Pencils, Rulers, Erasers, Glue - $0.29 (see shelf tags)

There are several other B1G1 and B1G150% off deals, but I think you can get most of that stuff cheaper elsewhere.

More Cheap School Supplies!!

Here are a few more good deals I've found for those bookbags. If you are gathering supplies for an elementary student, many teachers put dry erase markers on their supply lists. I couldn't find an online ad for Walmart, but they usually have great deals on crayons, notebook paper and other essentials.

Office Depot:

Foray Low Odor Dry Erase Markers 2pk $0.25 (limit 3)

Office Depot Poly Portfolios $0.25 (limit 10)

Tug 2 Hole Manual Pencil Sharpener $0.01 (limit 3)

Scholastic Glue Sticks 4pk $0.50 (no limit)

Backpacks for Kids in Need

This time of year many churches have backpack donations, where congregation members fill a backpack with school supplies to donate to local needy kids. My old church has done this for several years. There is really a need and the kids are very appreciative! The last 2 or 3 years I have been able to fill several backpacks for next to nothing thanks to the great back-to-school deals at various office supply stores, drug stores, and big box stores. Over the next few weeks I'm going to be posting a list of free or really cheap items that you can get to fill your own backpack. This week is a great week to start. Here's what I've found:

CVS:

Papermate Pens 8pk - $1.99, get $1.99 ECBs = FREE

Staples: (Sun - Wed. only)

8pk of #2 pencils - $0.01 (limit 2*)

100pk 3"x5" index cards - $0.01 (limit 2*)

Sharpie Accent Highlighters 2pk - $0.01 with $5 purchase (limit 2)

*Staples extreme deals limit is 25 for teachers

In addition to these deals, Staples is offering 50% back in Staples rewards on backpack purchases. In the past, they have offered them free after rebate, but I think it's just going to be 50% this year. Hopefully these items will get you started. There will be many more deals in the weeks to come!!!

Office and School Supply Deals for Aug. 22- 28

Staples

"Extreme Deal" Sun. - Wed. only:

Staples Black and White Composition Notebooks, $0.10 (limit 3 with $5 min. purchase)

#2 Yellow Pencils 8-pack, $0.25 (limit 4)

Staples 12" See-through Plastic Ruler, $0.50 (limit 2)

BIC Brightliners 5-pack Assorted Highlighters, $0.50 (limit 2)

Staples Translucent Pencil Box, $0.50 (limit 2)

simply Poly Assorted 1" Binders, $0.50 (limit 2)

Staples Multipurpose Paper Ream, $0.50 (after $4.99 easy rebate)

**see ad for additional $1 and $2 deals**

COUPONS!

20% off school and office supplies - expires TODAY 8/21

$10 off $60 in HP ink - expires Wed. 8/25

$5 off $50 coupon - valid 8/22 - 8/28

Office Depot

Office Depot Acrylic Ruler, $0.01 (limit 3)

2-Pocket Paper Folders, $0.01 (limit 10)

Office Depot Slider Pencil Box, $0.01 (limit 3)

Office Depot Student Compass, $0.25 (limit 3)

3-Pack Papermate Pink Pearl Erasers, $0.25 (limit 3)

Office Depot 1" 3-ring Binder, $0.50 (limit 3)

Purell 0.5oz Hand Sanitizer with clip, $0.50 (limit 3)

Sharp EL-501WB Scientific Calculator, $1 (limit 2)

COUPONS!

Got a lot of shopping to do? Here are some printable coupons

I found. They all expire on MONDAY 8/23

$10 off $50 coupon

$20 off $100 coupon

$25 off $125 coupon

***NEED A GRAPHING CALCULATOR?***

If you have a high schooler who needs a graphing calculator,

I saw some TI-86 calculators marked down to between $30-40

(I can't remember the exact price) at Bender-Burkot. These things

retail for around $150! Bender is located on Landmark St. (the one

across from Walmart). Look on the clearance rack on the right, just

past the check-out.

Office and School Supply Deals for This Week

Here are some of the best deals at the office supply stores this week. If you are a teacher, remember that the limits on the non-rebate deals are usually higher for you if you have the teacher rewards card for that store. Also, Staples is offering their free book bag deal again this year. If you don't have school-aged kids, I recommend getting one of these and filling it with school supplies for a need child. My church donates these to local schools each year, who then give them to children who can't afford school supplies. With all the great deals this time of year, you buy and fill a book bag with everything a school kid needs for only a few dollars! If you would like to do this, but don't know where to go to donate your book bag, check out one of the office supply stores, or call a local school.

Staples

Staples Brand Multipurpose Paper, Ream $0.01 (after MIR; limit 2)

BIC Round Stic ballpoint pens, black 8 pk $0.01 (limit 2 with $5 purchase)

Zebra Serasa retractable black gel pens $0.25 (after $4.74 MIR, limit 1)

Staples Hype! Highlighters 6 pk $0.25 (limit 2)

Really Useful Box 0.14L $0.25 (limit 2)

100% MIR with purchase of ANY bookbag!

Office Depot

Office Depot Brand Acrylic Ruler $0.05 (limit 3)

Office Depot Brand Eraser Caps 12 pk. $0.10 (limit 3)

HP Office Paper, Ream $0.95 (after $5.54 MIR; limit 2)

Office Depot Brand Wire-bound notebooks 6 pk. $0.50 (limit 2)

10% Qualifying Purchases for Teachers (with Star Teacher Card)

Back to School Deals

I am SO not ready to go back to school, but I'm always up for some great back to school deals! It looks like Staples is starting their annual back to school sales this week and there are other good deals elsewhere as well. I'm going to tell you about Staples and Office Depot right now because they have FREE stuff, but check out Walgreens and CVS for other good deals.

This week at Staples:

$0.01 sale -

2 pocket folders (limit 10)

8-pack #2 yellow pencils (limit 2)

Ream of Staples multipurpose computer paper (limit 2)

***paper is actually $4.99 with a $4.98 rebate***

As a departure from past sales, this year you must spend at least $5 before you can get these "extreme deals." Also, in previous years, the limits on these deals were higher for teachers. Check your store to see if the limits are the same. You will need a Staples Star Teacher card to get the higher limit.

This week at Office Depot:

Mr. Sketch Scented Markers - free after MIR ($7.99 in store)

Swingline LightTouch Reduced effort stapler - free after MIR ($13.99 in store)

Wilson Jones 1" Impact 3 ring binder - $1

The following are $1 after MIR:

Office Depot Multipurpose paper ream $6.29 in store (limit 2)

Color coded heavy duty sheet protectors 25 pack $7.59 in store (limit 3)

Pentel Quicker Clicker Mechanical Pencils 2 pack $7.49 in store (limit 3)

Check out their ad for other great deals, including lots of free after rebate software. To sweeten the deal, there is also a printable coupon on the Office Depot website for $10 off a $25 purchase good through Thursday 7/15!!