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Aug. 27, 2008 - Thrifty Fall Wardrobe for my Boys
I love Thrift store shopping for clothes, especially at the Salvation Army Thrift Stores. The week of August 11-16th our local Salvation Army Thrift Stores they had their annual Back to School Sale where all kids clothes sizes 0-16 were on sale for .47¢ each piece.
I wasn't able to get to the sale until the last day of the sale, but I still got lots of awesome stuff and all in excellent to "brand new" condition.
Here are pics of our "Treasures":
Boys Stuff:
DH's Stuff
The orange hoodie for DH still has the original tags still on and he paid $2. The gray fleece jacket is an IZOD and was $2 also. The blue coat is a London Fog and was .47¢. It is for oldest son Joshua.
My oldest DS Joshua is the only one that really needed an entire wardrobe and I did well for him. I got him about 6 outfits in each sizes 8 and 10. He is currently in an 8, but I got 10 already in case he grows into them in the middle of winter. I was able to get him 3 identical style shirts by Cherokee that are in "brand new" condition. They are long sleeved polo shirts. The only other thing I need for my boys and mainly for Joshua are PJ's. I will hit the Kids Resale in the Fall.(these are held in Schools and Churches)
Some other brands I got for the .47¢ sale are Levi's, Old Navy, Faded Glory, Sonoma, and many others. I am not a "expensive name brand" person, but at those prices I will buy them. I boys are always dressed very nice, without major expense.
Original Tagged Prices: $81.40
Sale Prices Total I paid: $26.00
Total Sale Savings: $55.40
Total Regular Retail Savings: Not sure, but probably close to $250
I am hoping that the Salvation Army Thrift stores do a 50% off all clothes over Labor Day weekend, as they sometimes do on Holiday weekends. I will be able to shop for DH and I for the fall. Because I am a Proud
Here is a rundown of the sales and deals this week from the stores that have the most notable sales:
Office Depot Ad The following items are good Sunday through Wednesday: Office Depot Vinyl Pencil Pouch.20¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Office Depot 12" Compass .50¢ (limit 5 per household)
Office Depot Poly 2pckt Folder .99¢
4pk Office Depot Glue Sticks .99¢ (limit 5 per household)
6pk Sharpie Accent Highlighthers .99¢ (limit 5 per household)
These are on sale all week:
Office Depot 2pk Kids Scissors $1
Mead 50pk Perfortated Index Cards or 70pk Bookmark Index Cards $1
Many more items on sale during the Dollar Days sale.
Office Max Ad
Schoolio VonHoolio Crayons .01¢ (limit 3 per customer)
2pocket Folders .01¢ (limit 10 per customer)
Office Max Brand Filler Paper .20¢ (limit 3 per customer)
PaperMate 10pk #2 Pencils .20¢ (limt 3per customer)
WestCott Kids Scissors .25¢ (limit 3 per customer)
PaperMate Pink Erasers 3pk .50¢ (limit 3 per customer)
OFFICEMAX Full Strip Stapler Value Pack or SWINGLINE Stapler Value Pack $4.99
Book Note Cards, Ruled Index Cards in Assorted Rainbow Colors or Punched and Perfed Index Cards 2/$3
Staples Ad FREE after instant rebate:
Staples Manual Pencil Sharpener (Limit 3 per customer)
2 pocket Folder with or without fasteners (Limit 10 per customer)
12pk Pink Eraser Caps (limit 3 per customer)
Other great sale items include:
3 Hole Puncher for Binder .25¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
4 pk Staples Glue Sticks .25¢ (limit 3 per customer)
Slider Pencil Cases .5¢ (limit 2 per customer)
100pk Tiger Paper Clips $1
Quite a few other great deals. Some Dollar Day items in their ad as well.
Walgreens Ad
Penway • 60 sheet Wireless Wide Ruled • 70 sheet Wide or College Ruled 3/$1
Flexible or Wood Ruler 3/$1
70 or 100 pack Corner Office Index Cards or 100 pack Acco Paper Clips 3/$1
Posterboard 4/$1
Erasers • 15 pack Caps or • 2 pack Pink 2/.99¢
PaperMate Writing Instruments .99¢
• 10 pack 1.2 Pens • 5 pack Mechanical Pencils • 6 pack Highlighters
Zipper Binder $4.99
Assorted SuppliesIt’s Academic 2/$2.98
• Clip-On Sharpener & Eraser • Scissors, 5 in.Corner Office®:• 20 pack Stick Pens
Elmer’s: • Glue Stick, .77 oz. Penway®: • Sharpener • One-Hole Punch • 24 pack Pencils
• Pencil Pouch • 24 color Paint Set • 10 pack Paint Brushes • Plus many more
Penway. 180 sheet College or Wide Ruled 5 subject Notebook 2/$2.99
School Essentials Mix and Match 2/$4.98
• 4 pack Corner Office® Retractable Gel or Ink Roller Pens • 2 pack Pilot G2 or V5 Pens
• It’s Academic Titanium 3-Hole Punch • Drink Pouch Pencil Case
• Penway® Fabric Carry All Case or 25 pack All in One Pencil Set
• Plus many more
Many, Many more great deals to be had in the Walgreens Ad. Check it out!
Kmart Ad
School Select school and office supplies 4/$1 (Limit 30)
(the would include protractors, erasers, sharpeners, compass and more)
Fashion Portifolios 2/$1
(check the stores to see what they have unadvertised or on clearence)
Target Ad
Poster Board .33¢ each
Character Notebooks and Folders .50¢
Wirting Supplies: 4-ct. Expo dry-erase markers, 4-ct. fine or ultra-fine markers, 3-ct. Pilot G2 Rollergel pens, 1-ct. PaperMate ClearPoint mechanical pencil, $3 each
Avery two-tone binder $3.50
(check the stores to see what they have unadvertised)
WalMart Sales (the ad this week is a Labor Day ad)
WalMart has had everyday low prices on their Back to School items. You should be able to find the following items in your stores until next week:
70Ct. Spiral Notebooks .5¢ (these have been on sale for all summer now. Go early in the morning if possible because they run out fast. Most stores have put a case limit on them, but they are still running out fast) .22¢ Deals Elmers School Glue or 2pk Glue Sticks 24ct Crayola Crayons
Crayola Classic Markers 10ct Thin or Broad Line or 12pk Colored Pencils .88¢
2pocket Folders .15¢
3x5" Index Cards 100ct .46¢
Composition Books .50¢
1" Economy Binder .99¢
PaperMate 2pk Pink Pearl Erasers or 24ct #2 Pencils .97¢
1" Durable View Binders $2
Here is a rundown of the sales and deals this week from the stores that have the most notable sales:
Office Depot Ad The following items are good Sunday through Wednesday: Office Depot Acrylic Ruler .10¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Office Depot School Glue .20¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Westcott 5" Stainless Steel Scissors .25¢ (limit 5 per customer)
12ct Office Depot #2 Pencils .50¢ (limit 5 per customer)
PaperMate 10ct Stick BallPoint Pens .50¢ (limit 5 per customer)
6pk 70ct Spiral Notebooks .99¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Office Depot 13pocket Expanding File or Stackable Filing Crate $2.99 (limit 2 per customer)
TI-83 Graphing Calculator $64.99 after $10 instant savings and $25 mail in rebate In store price $99.99
Office Max Ad
Elmers School Glue .01¢ (limit 3 per customer)
OfficeMax 12ct #2 Pencils .10¢ (limit 2 per customer)
70sht Spiral Notebook .10¢ (limit 10 per customer)
Crayola 24ct Crayons .20¢ (limt 2 per customer)
Poly 2 pocket Portifolio .25¢ (limit 10 per customer)
Bic 12pk Ballpoint Pens .25¢ (limit 2 per customer)
Save 50% on the following items: All Expo 4pk Dry Erase Markers, All Sharpie Liquid Accent Highlighters, All Sharpie 3, 4, and 5 pack Markers, Crayola Classic Markers 10pk, Schoolio VonHoolio Colored Pencils 12pk, All Uni-Ball Gel Pens 3& 4 packs.
Staples Ad
8pk Dixon #2 Pencils or Staples 12" Plastic Ruler FREE after instant rebate (Limit 2 per customer)
2 pocket Plastic Report Covers.20¢ (Limit 10 per customer)
1" or 1/2" Plastic Binders .25¢ (limit 8 per customer)
Staples Clear Pencil Boxes .50¢ (limit 4 per customer)
Staples Binder 3 Hole Punch .99¢
Staples One Touch Stapler $8.99
Walgreens Ad
Walgreens is having a .39¢ sale this week. The following items are .39¢: Paper Mate: 6 pack Mirado Classic or 8 pack Black Warrior No. 2 Pencils
Corner Office: 10 pack Sheet Protectors Penway®: Deluxe Compass, Protractor, Pencil Sharpener or Pencil/Crayon Sharpener, 7 pack. Penway Eraser Set, 10 pack. Penway #2 Pencils, 100 sheet. Corner Office Writing Tablet, Penway School Essentials: • 3 pack Glue Sticks • Single Jumbo Glue Stick
• 12 pack Colored Pencils • 24 pack Crayons • 8 pack Jumbo Crayons • All Purpose Glue
• Metal Ruler, 12 in
Some other deals this week: 2 pocket Folders 8/$1
Corner Office Legal Pads 2/$1
Poly Slider Pencil or Index Card Case .79¢
Splash Binder .99¢
3 Subject Notebook .99¢
Liquid Paper .99¢
Soho Clear Pencil Box 2/$1
Penway Kids Markers • 10 pack Classic • 8 pack Washable .99¢
Many, Many more great deals to be had in the Walgreens Ad. Check it out!
Kmart Ad
Bic Correction Products $1
Bic 10pk Mechnical Pencils $1
Mead Brights ring binder with tabs, poly portfolio or slicker binders Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Ultimate notebooks 1 subject, 3 subject, 5 subject or composition Buy 1 Get 1 Free
(check the stores to see what they have unadvertised)
Target Ad
2 pocket Plastic Portifolio .25¢
School Sharpner, 2pk Pink Erasers, 24ct #2 Pencils .69¢ each
8pk Crayola Washable Markers 2/$3
Maped Eraser or Pencil Sharpener or 5ct Recycled Pencils $1
Crayola 8ct Water Paints or 64ct Crayons $2
7pc Expo Dry Erase Starter Kit $5
(check the stores to see what they have unadvertised)
70Ct. Spiral Notebooks .5¢ (these have been on sale for all summer now. Go early in the morning if possible because they run out fast. Most stores have put a case limit on them, but they are still running out fast) .22¢ Deals Elmers School Glue or 2pk Glue Sticks 24ct Crayola Crayons
Crayola Classic Markers 10ct Thin or Broad Line or 12pk Colored Pencils .88¢
2pocket Folders .15¢
3x5" Index Cards 100ct .46¢
Composition Books .50¢
1" Economy Binder .99¢
PaperMate 2pk Pink Pearl Erasers or 24ct #2 Pencils .97¢
1" Durable View Binders $2
Only a couple more weeks of good sales!! Hope you have been able to get some deals during these sales!
Here is a rundown of the sales and deals this week from the stores that have the most notable sales:
Office Depot Ad The following 4 items are good Sunday through Wednesday: 12 pk Office Depot Eraser Caps .05¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Office Depot Protractor .05¢ (limit 5 per customer)
4pk Office Depot Glue Sticks .50¢ (limit 2 per customer)
Crayola Brand 10pk Markers .50¢ (limit 2 per customer)
TI-83 Graphing Calculator $69.99 after $5 instant savings and $25 mail in rebate In store price $94.99
(Plus get a coupon for $10 off a $20 order valid 9/1-9/30 with a $50 or more purchase)
Office Depot Brand Multipurpose Paper 10Ream Case $23.99 after $21 Mail in Rebate in store price $44.99
Office Max Ad
2 pocket folders .01¢ (limit 10 per customer)
OfficeMax 12" Wood Ruler .01¢ (limit 3 per customer)
Office Max brand Filler Paper .15¢ (limit 4 per customer)
1" and 1.5" Poly Binders .30¢ (limt 10 per customer)
1" Heavy Duty EZD View Binders 2/$10
X-ACTO PowerHouse Electric Sharpener $19.99
Staples Ad
Elmers School Glue FREE after instant rebate (Limit 2 per customer)
Staples Filler Paper 150sheets .09¢ (limit 5 per customer)
PaperMate Mechnical Pencils .25¢ (limit 2 per customer)
2 pocket Plastic Report Covers.20¢ (Limit 10 per customer)
3" x 5" Ruled Index Cards 100pk .33¢ (limit 3 per customer)
Accel 1 subject Notebooks .75¢ (limit 3 per customer)
10pk Crayola Markers .79¢ (limit 3 per customer)
Staples Copy Paper $1.99per ream (limit 2 per customer)
Staples 200 sheet Construction Paper $5.79
Check the ad for many, many more hot deals. There are quite a few very good deals this week.
Walgreens Ad
Mini Memo Books 8/$1
2 pocket Folders 8/$1
Bic Ultra Round Stic Pens 2/$1
24 pack No. 2. Penway Pencils 2/$1.99
Mini Composition Books 6/$1
Folders 2 Pocket Oxford or Penway® Durable Poly with Prongs or Splash 4 Pocket 2/$1
Elmers School Glue 2/$1 Mini Supplies Penway 2/$1:
• Stapler, Magnetic Memo or Carabiner Clip • Retractable Pen • 400 sheet Stick Notes
• 3 pack Mechanical Pencils The following items are Mix and Match 2/$1.99
• 96 sheet Construction Paper • It’s Academic® Scissors, 5 in. • 30 pack Pentel Lead
• 2 pack Elmer’s Glue Sticks • Corner Office® 2 pack Correction Fluid, .68 oz. ea.
• Penway® One-Hole Punch, 24 Color Paint Set, Pencil Pouch or 10 pack Paint Brushes
• Locker Rocker Magnetic Pen
5 Subject Notebook 180 sheets, College or Wide Ruled. Penway 2/$3
Corner Office®. • Binders, .5 or 1 in. • 5 pack Insertable Tab Dividers with Pockets • 30 pack Sheet Protectors 2/$3 Bic Pens or Pencils $1.99 per pack:
• 12 pack SoftFeel Retractable Ballpoint Pens
• 24 pack Mechanical Pencils
Many, Many more great deals to be had in the Walgreens Ad. Check it out!
Kmart Ad
Marble Composition Books 2/$1
Elmers 2pk Glue Sticks Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Fashion Portfolios or Stretchable Book Covers 2/$1
WestCott Scissors 2/$3
(check the stores to see what they have unadvertised)
Target Ad
Mead Five Star Notebooks and Portifolios .50¢- $2
12ct Crayola Colored Pencils .88¢
96ct Construction Paper .88¢
40sheet Drawing Paper .88
Maped Eraser or Pencil Sharpener or 5ct Recycled Pencils $1
Crayola 8ct Water Paints or 64ct Crayons $2
Dry Erase Magnetic Board or Dry Erase Calendar $4.99
(check the stores to see what they have unadvertised)
WalMart Ad
The current WalMart Ad has lots of Clothes and "Dorm" specials. The supplies listed below have been their "Everyday Low Price" items for Back To School.
70Ct. Spiral Notebooks .5¢ (these have been on sale for a couple of weeks now. Go early in the morning if possible because they run out fast. Most stores have put a case limit on them, but they are still running out fast) .22¢ Deals Elmers School Glue or 2pk Glue Sticks 24ct Crayola Crayons
Crayola Classic Markers 10ct Thin or Broad Line or 12pk Colored Pencils .88¢
2pocket Folders .15¢
3x5" Index Cards 100ct .46¢
Composition Books .50¢
1" Economy Binder .99¢
PaperMate 2pk Pink Pearl Erasers or 24ct #2 Pencils .97¢
1" Durable View Binders $2
The Deals haven't been as good this year as in the past 3 years, so get the deals as you see them! Have fun shopping!
Here is a rundown of the sales and deals this week from the stores that have the most notable sales:
Office Depot Ad
Office Depot Wood Ruler .01¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Slider Pencil Case .1¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Tug Brand Penci lbox sized Sharpener .1¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Scholastic 16ct Crayons .5¢ (limit 5 per customer)
2pocket Folders .5¢ (limit 20 per customer)
PaperMate BallPoint Pens 10pk .25¢ (Limit 5 per customer)
Office Depot Brand 2pk Kids Scissors .79¢
3 Ream Box of Office Depot MultiPurpose Paper $9.99
Office Max Ad
No "School Supplies" this week. They are having a computer printer and office furniture Ad.
Staples Ad
2 pocket Folders FREE after instant rebate (Limit 10 per customer)
1 subject 70pg Wide Ruled Notebooks .5¢ each (sold in packs of 6 for .30¢, limit 3 6 packs)
Staples Composition Books .25¢ (sold in packs of 2 for .50¢, Limit 3 2 packs)
Staples Graphing Notebook .50¢ (Limit 4 per customer)
Assorted Backpacks, Lunch Totes, Messenger Bags $3.99-69.99
1/2" and 1" Avery Durable View Binders Buy 2 at $3.49 each, Get 1 FREE Dollar Day Items, each of the following are $1 each: Fashion Pocket Plastic Folders, 6pack Sharpie Accent Highlighters, Bic Wite Out, Staples 3pk Pink Erasers, 12pk Ticonderoga Yellow #2 Pencils, Staples Dome Pencil Sharpener
Walgreens Ad .9¢ items include: PaperMate 6pk Highlighters, PaperMate 10pk Pens, 2pocket Folder, 10pk Yellow Pencils
There is a coupon in the Walgreens ad and it is you can print it from here online to get the following items for the sale prices listed: .49¢ after coupon: Penway®: • 10 pack Mechanical Pencils • 8 pack Washable Markers • Dual Hole Sharpener
Penway or Splash: • Poly Binder, 1 in. Soho: Clear School Box Corner Office®:
• 4 pack Ball Point Pens • 20 pack Stick Pens .9¢ after coupon: • White posterboard, 22x28 in. • 2 pack PinkErasers • 15 pack Cap Erasers .19¢ after coupon: Corner Office®. • 70 pack Colored, 3x5 in. • 100 pack Ruled or Plain, 3x5 in. .29¢ after coupons: Legal Pad 50 sheets. Corner Office®. 5x8 or 8.5x11.75 in. Limit 2
Acco Paper Clips or 12" Ruler .19¢
Expo Dry Erase Markers 4pk $1.99
3 Subject Notebook .99¢ 2/$1 items: • Penway® 2 Pocket Poly Folder or All Purpose Glue, 4 oz. • Corner Office® 5 pack Dividers or 10 pack Sheet Protectors
Crayola Markers .99¢
Target Ad
Target kids’ pointed or blunt-tip scissors, 12-ct. RoseArt colored pencils , 8-color RoseArt washable watercolors set .50¢each 4-ct. EraserMate pens or 10+2-ct. Expressions mini pens 2-ct. Pilot EasyTouch pens or 8-ct. Expressions wood pencils 12-ct. Ticonderoga pencils, or Westcott 6" scissors, protractor or retractable compass 2/$3 Crayola 16-ct. Pip-Squeaks washable markers, Crayola 12-ct. erasable Twistables colored pencils, Crayola 16-ct. washable crayons $2.99 each
(check the stores to see what they have unadvertised)
WalMart Ad
70Ct. Spiral Notebooks .5¢ (these have been on sale for a couple of weeks now. Go early in the morning if possible because they run out fast. Most stores have put a case limit on them, but they are still running out fast) .22¢ Deals Elmers School Glue or 2pk Glue Sticks 24ct Crayola Crayons
Crayola Classic Markers 10ct Thin or Broad Line or 12pk Colored Pencils .88¢
2pocket Folders .15¢
3x5" Index Cards 100ct .46¢
Composition Books .50¢
1" Economy Binder .99¢
PaperMate 2pk Pink Pearl Erasers or 24ct #2 Pencils .97¢
1" Durable View Binders $2
So there you it this weeks round up of some of the good deals for Back to School Supplies!!
Here is a rundown of the sales and deals this week from the stores that have the most notable sales:
Office Depot Ad
Office Depot School Glue.01¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Office Depot Faux Wood Ruler .5¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Office Depot Brand Marble Composition Books .30¢ (limit 5 per customer)
1" Poly Binder .50¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Tug Brand Backpacks $2.99 (limit 5 per customer)
Office Max Ad
12" Ring Binder Ruler .01¢ (Limit of 3 per customer)
Schoolio Von Hoolio 24ct Crayons .01¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
Sharpie Mini Highlighter .05¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
Office Max Pencil Grips and Erasers .25¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
ACME Blunted or Pointed Kids Scissors .25¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
300ct Index Cards Ruled or Blank .99¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
8 tab Insertable Dividers .99¢ (Limit 4 per customer)
72ct Yellow Pencils $1.99 (Limit 3 per customer)
OfficeMax 5pk Pink Erasers .99¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
Staples Ad
Slider Pencil Case .01¢ (Limit 2 per customer)
2 pocket Plastic Report Cover .20¢ (Limit 10 per customer)
Staples Mini Stapler .25¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
Assorted Bic Pens and Highlighters .99¢
Electronic Pencil Sharpener $14.99- $4.99=$10-$10 Easy Rebate=FREE(pay $10 in store, get a $10 rebate)
Walgreens Ad
2 pocket folders 8/$1
Mini Memo Books 8/$1
Splash Poly Binder 3/$2
Expo Dry Erase Board .99¢ Assorted School Supplies 2/.99¢ this includes Penway®: Metal Ruler, 12 in. • Protractor • Poly Index Card Case • Deluxe Compass • Pencil Case • Pencil or Pencil/ Crayon Sharpener Elmer’s: Glue-All or School Glue, 4 oz. Juic’d: 6 pack Hannah Montana Pencils Art Supplies 2/$1.99 this includes: Penway®: 10 pack Paint Brushes or Sharpener/Eraser Set
• Pencil Pouch • 24 Color Paint Set Corner Office®: 2 pack Correction Fluid, .68 oz. ea.
Maybe It’s Time: 96 sheet Construction Paper
Corner Office Expandable File 2/$4.99 Crayons, Markers or Pencils 3/$1.99 this includes: • 24 pack Crayola Crayons • 10 pack Penway® Classic Markers or 12 pack Colored Pencils
Target Ad
10pk 2 pocket folders $1 (these are really nice ones, I get these every year)
6PK Elmer Glue Sticks $1
24ct Crayola Colored Pencils or 60ct Yellow Pencils $2
Camp Rock 70sht Notebook or Portfolio $1.50
50ct Crayola Washable Markers $5
8ct Sharpie Highlighters $3
Expo Dry Erase Board Kit $5
(check the stores to see what they have unadvertised)
WalMart Ad
Though the ad is no longer online, these prices are still valid in store:
70Ct. Spiral Notebooks .5¢ (these have been on sale for a couple of weeks now. Go early in the morning if possible because they run out fast. Most stores have put a case limit on them, but they are still running out fast) .22¢ Deals Elmers School Glue or 2pk Glue Sticks 24ct Crayola Crayons
Crayola Classic Markers 10ct Thin or Broad Line or 12pk Colored Pencils .88¢
2pocket Folders .15¢
Composition Books .50¢
1" Economy Binder .99¢
PaperMate 2pk Pink Pearl Erasers or 24ct #2 Pencils .97¢
1" Durable View Binders $2
So there you it this weeks round up of some of the good deals for Back to School Supplies!!
It's that time of year already, time to stock up on School Supplies and necessties for the school year!!! Here is a rundown of the sales and deals this week from the stores that have the most notable sales:
Office Depot Ad
2 pocket Poly Portfolio .01¢ (limit 10 per customer)
150 ct sheets Notebook Filler Paper .15¢ (limit 5 per customer)
16ct Scholastic Crayons .25¢ (limit 5 per customer)
1" Vinyl Binder .50¢ (limit 5 per customer)
Fashion Color View Binders $3 each
Backpacks starting at $4.99 and up
Office Max Ad
12" Flexiable Ruler .01¢ (Limit of 3 per customer)
Sharpie Mini Pen .10¢ (Limit of 4 per customer)
Office Max Brand Glue Sticks 2pk .25¢ (Limit 3 per customer)
Poly Binders .25¢ (Limit 4 per customer)
Composition Books 100sheet .50¢ (Limit of 4 per customer)
2 sided Dry Erase Learning LapBoard $2.99
Staples Ad 5¢ Deals: 12pk Cap Erasers (Limit 2 per customer), Staples Plastic Protractor (Limit 2 per customer)
2 pocket Folders (Limit 10 per customer)
1/2" and 1" Plastic Assorted Binders .25¢ (Limit of 4 per customer)
3pk Scotch Tape .99¢
Walgreens Ad .5¢ Deals: 2 Pocket Folder, 5pk PaperMate Mechanical Pencils, Penway Single Highlighter, Mini Compostion Book
Penway Filler Paper 130 Ct. College Ruled or 150Ct. Wide Ruled .29¢
Scotch Transparent Tape 3/$1
.19¢ Deals: 2pk Pink Erasers, 12pk Eraser Caps, Wood or Flexiable Ruler, 10pk Penway #2 Pencils, 100ct Paper Clips
Bic Brite Liner Highlighters 5pk .39¢
3 Subject Notebook 120Ct Spiral Bound or 132 Ct Wireless .99¢
30pk Sheet Protectors 2/$2.99
Clear School Box 2/$1
50Sht Legal Pad 3/$1
3/$2 Penway® Dual Hole Sharpner, It’s Academic Clip-On Sharpner/Eraser, 3 pack Staedtler Erasers
Fabric CarryAll Case .99¢
Expo Dry Erase Markers 4 pack Chisel or Fine Tip, original or low odor ink. $1.99/pk
White PosterBoard .10¢ each
Kmart Ad
70ct Spiral Notebooks .9¢
Elmer School Glue or 2pk Glue Sticks .20 each
2pocket Folders .9¢
RoseArt 12pk Colored Pencils .25¢
Protractor, Erasers and assorted supplies 4/$1
Stretchable Book Covers or School Boxes 2/$1
Target Ad .20¢ Deals 2pk Elmers Glue Sticks, 2pk Pink Erasers, Wood Ruler, 1Hole Pencil Sharpner
12ct Crayola Colored Pencils .88¢
Kids Portifolio .50¢
(Target doesn't have much in Ad this week, but check the stores to see what they have unadvertised)
WalMart Ad
70Ct. Spiral Notebooks .5¢ (these have been on sale for a couple of weeks now. Go early in the morning if possible because they run out fast. Most stores have put a case limit on them, but they are still running out fast) .22¢ Deals Elmers School Glue or 2pk Glue Sticks 24ct Crayola Crayons
Crayola Classic Markers 10ct Thin or Broad Line or 12pk Colored Pencils .88¢
2pocket Folders .15¢
Composition Books .50¢
1" Economy Binder .99¢
PaperMate 2pk Pink Pearl Erasers or 24ct #2 Pencils .97¢
1" Durable View Binders $2
So there you it this weeks round up of some of the good deals for Back to School Supplies!! This is only the beginning. Next week there will be lots more good prices.
At these prices it is wise to buy enough for the entire year and maybe buy some to donate to a Back to School Drive if you can!!!
Office Depot Copy Center can create "tear pads" "legal pads" or "memo pads" for a very small fee.
I have a couple things that I have created on my computer or found printables of online that I don't want to hole punch nor have them scattered all over until use. I inquired at Office Depot Copy Center to see if they can "glue bind" them to make them into pads of paper like. You know how a legal pad is binded at the top and then as you use the page you can tear it off or flip the page over. Well, if you have pages, printables or paper, ODCC can "Glue Bind" them for about .1¢ a page. So 50 pages would be .50¢ or so.
I think that is an inexpensive fee for creating your own "tear pads" and keeping things organized!!
Here are some ideas of what I thought I might use this for: Menu Plans forms, Student Assignment Sheets, Sermon Notes, stuff for homeschool and much more!
A couple of friends even suggested that something like this can make an inexpensive gift idea!! This would totally be "frugal gift giving" with flair!!!
Call your local Office Depot or other office supply store to see if they offer this option!!
I love Back to School Shopping!! It is my favorite shopping season of the year! I will be using this space over the next month and 1/2 to post BTS deals!! Here is the first set of deals.
Just happened to find out that Office Depot will be having a few .01¢ items this coming week, beginning Sunday:
Office Depot Value™ Red Eraser Caps 12-PK Limit 5 per customer. Quantities limited.
Office Depot® Brand Semicircular 6" Protractor Limit 5 per customer. Quantities limited
Office Depot® Brand 2 Pocket Paper Folder (limit 20 per customer)
Office Depot® Brand Acrylic Ruler (limit 5 per customer)
I just found out from a couple coupon message boards that I visit about an awesome deal at Walgreens through Sat 6/28 for Dixie Paper Plates and Bowls. I headed over to a couple of Walgreens this morning and got in on the deal. Here is what the deal entails:
In this weeks ad they have a coupon for Buy 1 Dixie Traditional or Ultra Tableware and get 1 Free. The packages that it is valid on are:
Ultra Dixie 22 count 10in
Ultra Dixie 28 count bowls
Reg Dixie 28 count 10 1/4in
Reg Dixie 45 count 8 5/8in
Reg Dixie 48 count 6 7/8in
Purchase 2 packages and the catalina machine gives a coupon for $3 off the purchase of 2 Ultra Dixie Plates or Bowls.
I purchased 2 packages this morning and paid $4.13 for my first order and received the $3/2 coupon. So my next order I had another 2 packages, the coupon from Walgreeens ad(Wags coupon) and the $3/2 coupon from the machine(manufacturers coupon). My second order cost $1.13 for 2 packages. Each time you do an order with 2 packages it will give you another $3/2 coupon, even though you are using one on that purchase. You can use it right there on the spot on your next purchase.I did this deal 3x at the first location, leaving with 6 packages. I then headed over to 2 more Walgreens and did the deal 5 more times.
Here is what I got so far doing this deal:
7 packages of Dixie Ultra 10" plates 22 count
5 packages of Dixie Traditional 8" plates 44 count
4 packages of Dixie Ultra Bowls 20oz 28 count
Total Before Coupons: $62.17
Total After Coupons: $10.85 Total Savings: $51.32
Seeing that this deal is good through tomorrow and we have tons of Walgreens within a 2 mile radius of our apartment, I am going to get some more yet!! This is a good start though.
The thoughts and ideas for the article came as I did a post on a Mommy Board I am on. It is a small group of about 75 moms from all over the US and we have been together for about 7 yrs now. I am know as the "Resident Frugal Mom" and decided to give them some info on activities since the kids are getting out of school now. I posted this info for them:
Summer Time is here and time for family activities. Here are some pointers to save $$ this summer while having fun:
Get Family Passes/Memberships to places that you visit often. This is huge money saver.
Brookfield Zoo here in Chicagoland is a great zoo, only 5 minutes from our place. My parents get the boys a membership that cost $101 for unlimited visits and FREE parking. This would cost us $51 per visit otherwise. So this pays for itself in 2 visits and we visit at least 2x per month.
Check local papers and village events for FREE or lost cost events.
There is a local magazine here called Chicago Parent that lists all events in and around Chicagoland and the suburbs. It has tons of free stuff listed. I get a copy free each month from the library and go through marking down events that would be fun for the kids and I to do.
Go to events with a group to try to get a group discount.
This is also a great way to have fun with others.
Some places offer discounts a few hours before closing, especially amusement parks. Kiddieland here in Melrose Park does this. Checking for discounts near closing is also good for working parents. You can still have some summer fun and save money in the process.
Libraries and Park Districts are a great source for Summer Fun.
Most libraries have a summer reading program. Park Districts have Free Movies in the Park and other special events for summer.
Check online or in local papers , grocery stores, or restaurants for coupons for local attractions.
I purchased some Lunchables a month ago for the boys(a rare treat), they had Buy 1 Adult Ticket, Get 1 Child Ticket free for Great America. My sister is using these this weekend when they go. White Castle usually has coupons for Kiddieland here.
Check for local festivals like Art Shows, Book Fairs, and Music Festivals.
This is not only a great fun event, but also a nice way to expose the kids to the Arts. Usually admission is FREE or very cheap.
Check your Forest Preserves and Nature Centers for Summer Fun.
I was a city girl my entire life, living within the City of Chicago limits, until I got married. I never knew how much fun stuff the Forest Preserves and Nature Centers had for kids and adults until 18 months ago. Summer time is a great time to have fun with nature and be outside.
Find out if local museums or other kid places have a FREE day or time when they are FREE.
Many of the museums here in Chicagoland have a FREE week coming up or some FREE days this summer.
Take the Kids Bowling for FREE this summer. Brunswick Bowl which has locations all across the country offers a card for children entering Kindergarten and older that allows them 1 free game per day. Also, Kids Bowl Free has a listing of other bowling alleys in selected states that offer 2 free games per kid per day.
FREE or $1 Summer Movies for the Kids Blogger Raising 4 Boys has an awesome list of movie theatres across the country that are offering free or $1 movies on Wednesday and Thursday through the summer.
Here is a great website that lists FREE Attractions in all 50 states!
The Chicago Sun-Times has been running articles about readers who are saving money anyway they can in this economy. After I posted to the message board, I kept going back to it and finally decided to submit it to the Sun-Times and they liked it a lot!! They did a phone interview on Friday and sent a photographer out and then ran the story today!!
I went to WalMart tonight and scored a good haul of FREE or really cheap stuff. I used lots of printable manufacturers coupons and a couple from the Sunday paper.
Here is a pic of my haul:
The list of what I got:
2 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kits (On sale for $12 had 1 $10/1 coupon from the paper and 1 $7/1 printable coupon)
3 Scotch Brite Disposable Toilet Bowl Scrubbers ($4.54, had 3 Try Me Free printable coupons)
2 boxes of Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal (on sale for $2 and had 2 printable coupons for $2/1 making them FREE)
12 8oz jars of Vlasic Sweet Relish ($1.12, had $1/1 printable coupons making them .12¢ each)
2 Huggies Clean Team Flushable Wipes ($2.34, had a $3/2 printable coupon, making them .84¢ each)
2 Johnson Buddies Soaps (.94¢ each, had $1/1 printable coupons, so I profitted .06¢ each)
Box of Elbow Macaroni .88¢ (no coupon, needed for dinner)
Womans World Magazine (no coupon, just wanted to read it)
Total Before Coupons: $64.19 Total After Coupons: $14.01 Total Savings: $50.18
I am giving 10 of the relish jars to my church and one of the Automatic Shower Cleaners is for my dad!!
I had fun at Wal-Mart and can't wait for more savings this coming week!!
Apr. 12, 2008 - AWESOME Thrift store bargains this week!
This morning I got up and went to the Economy Shop. It is basically a thrift store in a really cool Victorian home. Each "department" is in its own room in the house.
The first department I hit was the Childrens Dept. Everything was on sale for 50% off. The prices are already cheap, so today I paid .25¢ for short sleeve shirts and .25¢ for some shorts others were .50¢ a pair. I ended up with 16 pieces of clothes for $6. Everything is in superb shape and even got some Talbot Kids and Izod, Old Navy and American Eagle stuff.
I then headed to the Toy Department. I found this 2nd Grade Software for only $3. It is BRAND NEW in box, never been opened. We are going to install it on our old computer, now the boy's computer. I am sure Josh will be able to do a lot of the stuff on there already. I also bought a mini Etch a Sketch for $1.
Was browsing a few more departments happened upon the electronics department where they had 2 Dell computers(entire package: CPU, Monitor, Keyboard and a Scanner). One was priced for $35 and the other was priced $45. Both were up and running and had XP on them. A couple of ladies snatched up the $35 system. Both were nice systems and I am sure will sell, if not today but by their next sale. I am very happy with our brand new computer system though, but if one is still there at the next sale, my sister might buy one for my niece and nephew to use.
After Electronics, I went to the book department and I am sooooo glad I did. I happened upon 25 books from the BoxCar Children series. Since kids books are only .25¢ I bought all 25 for only $6.25!!! I even found a website a few weeks ago that has lesson stuff to use for school/homeschool BoxCar Lessons I think now we have about 30 or so of these books as I have been buying them at thrift stores and resales in the past couple of months. I also bought book 1 & 2 of the Hardy Boys.
Last stop was Housewares Dept. I found a French Fry Cutter, brand new in box for $2. Also, an old fashioned Tupperware Bowl for $1.
I spent $23 there today, and totally got my $$ worth.
This afternoon, we all headed out to Villa Park to go to GFS and the Salvation Army Thrift store there. The very first thing I spotted when we walked in was a BRAND NEW in the box, never been opened full sized Globe for $4.25. I snatched that up really quick and we bought that. Found a few other bargains there and spent $14 total there.
Earlier this week Josh and I stopped at the a different Salvation Army Thrift store and we scored big time on stuff for him. He has so outgrown all his jeans and there is still about 2 months more of jean wearing here. He is now in a size 8 jeans (mainly for length) we ended up getting him 5 pairs of jeans(varying prices), 3 pairs of brand new, never been worn PJ's in size 8 also. They are top and pants style and are perfect for spring/fall weather. Each pair was only $2. He also got a brand new, never worn IZOD zip up hoodie for $3. Picked up a couple of shirts for him also. Total for all this was $20.
I love thrifty, bargain shopping!! It has been awhile since I have been to a Thrift store 'cause I haven't been up to going, I am so glad I went today!!
Mar. 18, 2008 - 2008 Stimulus Package Payment Schedule
I was just at CNN.com and they have the 2008 Payment Schedule. If you had your 2007 Tax Refund Direct Deposited, your rebate check will be direct deposited. Here is the news story:
Also, here is the schedule: WHEN YOU'LL GET YOUR REBATE
The order in which the IRS sends out payments will be based on Social Security numbers. If your return is processed by April 15, here's what you can expect.
Direct deposit payment
If last 2 digits of your SS# are: Your rebate should be sent by:
00-20 May 2
21-75 May 9
76-99 May 16
Paper check
If last 2 digits of your SS# are: Your rebate should be sent by:
00-09 May 16
10-18 May 23
19-25 May 30
26-38 June 6
39-51 June 13
52-63 June 20
64-75 June 27
76-87 July 4
88-99 July 11
Also, here is a calculator to help determine if and how much you will receive. Econmic Package Calculator
Enter info from your 2007 Tax Forms to see if and how much of a rebate you could expect.
Need furniture but don't have a large budget and don't want to finance it? I have a great solution for you:
Hotel Furniture Liquidators.
These Liquidators are contacted by hotels when hotels are getting new furniture to come and pick up the furniture and then they take it back to their warehouses and sell it to the public. Most hotel switch furniture every 2 to 3 yrs, so the furniture is in excellent condition. The Liquidators sell the furniture for 25-75% off regular retail prices. I have been to a couple of the liquidators warehouses and the furniture is very inexpensive and in EXCELLENT condition.
You can buy bedroom sets for about $300 that includes the headboard, mattresses, frames, armoires and more. Large chairs and ottomans for about $75 the set. Lamps for about $10-15.
Here are a couple of websites from around the web to show what you can get depending on the liquidator:
If you are need of some nice, but inexpensive furniture check to see if there is a Hotel Furniture Liquidator in your area. Do a google search for Hotel Furniture Liquidator, (your city) or check the yellow pages.
