It’s time to think about back to school! With all the deals that are running between now and Labor Day, you should be able to get their supplies for this year for fairly cheap or FREE! Plus consider purchasingextras for your stockpile as they will likely need supplies replenished throughout the year.
How I Shop For Back To School: I purchase items that are FREE throughout the year. I am always trying to think ahead. I then purchase the great deals as I find them. Just before the first day of school, I go to Walmart and purchase the remaining items on the list that I did not find deals on.
If I get an abundance of items, I donate them to the school or our local women and children’s shelter. When I get my children’s supply lists, I go through my stockpile and mark off the items I have in my stash.
Tips: Walmart and Target will price match many local ads. If you can’t make it to one of the stores, take the ad to Walmart or Target to score the great deal. Just keep in mind that they will not match rebate items.
If there is an amazing deal on an item (such as the penny items at Staples), pick up some extras and donate them to your child’s school for underprivileged children.
If you don’t have your child’s school supply list yet, check your local Walmart. They should have the lists at one of the front doors.
The Deals
I am only listing deals that are less than the shelf price at Walmart. Be sure to check each ad for everything if you don’t shop at Walmart.
Coupon: $5 off a purchase of $25 or more (valid through 7/27)
Office Max Ad: July 21st – 27th
Make a $5 purchase and get these items for just $0.01 (limit 2 per customer):
Office Max Glue Sticks 2 pack
Schoolio 3×5 Index Cards 100 pack
Single Woodcase #2 Pencil (limit 20; individual pencils)
$0.50 Deals:
Really Useful 0.14 liter Mini Storage Boxes (limit 10)
Sliding Pencil Box (limit 5)
$1 Deals:
Westcott 5″ Junior Pointed or Blunt Scissors
OfficeMax 2-Pocket w/ Fasteners or 4 Pocket Laminate Folders
$2 Deals:
Westcott 8″ Scissors
Quartet 8.5×11 Dry-Erase Board
Coupon: $5 off a $30 purchase
You can also purchase the Saving Pass (in store) for $10 and get 15% off school supplies including backpacks, binders and more. Good through August 31st.
Need a new binder, you can save $2 instantly when you bring in your old binder and recycle it.
Staples Ad: July 21st – 27th
FREE after Staples Easy Rebates:
Staples 8.5″ x 11″ Multipurpose Paper 500 Sheet Ream — $6.99
Use $1/1 in-ad coupon
Have them scan your Staples Rewards card
Pay $5.99 and get $5.99 back in Staples Rewards (limit 2)
Total: FREE!
Staples Photo Plus 4′x6′ paper 60 pack — $9.99
Use $2/1 in-ad coupon
Have them scan your Staples Rewards card
Pay $7.99 and get $7.99 back in Staples Rewards (limit 4)
Total: FREE!
More Deals:
Sharpie Permanent Markers 2 pack — $0.25
Bic RoundStic Grib Ballpoint Pens 8 pack — $0.25
Use $1.50/2 Bic Stationary Products coupon (must enter sweepstakes to print this coupon)
Total: FREE!
*I suggest you take the ad and price match this deal at Walmart who will give you overage for this coupon!
Really Useful Products 0.14 liter Storage Bins — $0.25
Staples Filler Paper 8″x10.5″ 120 sheets — $0.50
Staples Poly Cover Composition Book 70 Sheets — $0.50
Bic Velocity Gel Pen 2 pack — $0.50
Westcott Preferred 7″ Scissors — $1
Duck Poster Putty 2 oz — $1
Bic Great Dry Erase Markers 4 pack — $1
Office Depot Ad: July 21st – 27th (be sure to check your local ad because their deals tend to vary across the country)
Deals:
Office Depot Brand Eraser Caps 12ct — $0.10
Office Depot Brand Folders (2 pocket and 2 pocket w/ prongs) — $0.10
Office Depot Brand Poly Index Card Box — $1
Office Depot Brand Permanent Markers 5 pack — $1 (limit 3)
Office Depot Brand Subject 2 Pocket Poly Folders 6 pack — $3
Swiss Gear Backpacks — $10 (limit 3)
Target Ad: July 21st – 27th
Don’t forget to get your Red Card to save an additional 5% on your total.
Backpack with Matching Studio-Grade Headphones $25
Use $3/1 Backpack or Lunchbox Purchase $12.99 or Higher Target Mobile Coupon (exp 7/26)*
Ful and Procat by Puma Backpacks $35 or Licensed Backpack with Matching Lunch Kit $15
Use $3/1 Backpack or Lunchbox Purchase $12.99 or Higher Target Mobile Coupon (exp 7/26)*
Embark Jartop Backpack — $22
Use $3/1 Backpack or Lunchbox Purchase $12.99 or Higher Target Mobile Coupon (exp 7/26)*
Plus use 10% off Target Cartwheel coupon
*If you haven’t signed up with Target mobile coupons yet, you can do so here. If you have signed up and haven’t received any yet, text OFFERS to 827438.
BYO by Built Lunch Kit or 2pk. Reusable Lunch Baggies $9
Up & Up Liquid School Glue 4-oz. or Glue Sticks 2-ct. $0.25
Bic Highlighters 4-ct. $1
Use $1.50/2 Bic Stationary Products coupon (must enter sweepstakes to print this coupon)
Total: $0.25 ea
There is also a $1/2 Bic Target coupon in the Target Back to School mailer if you got it.
Bic Blue Crystal Ballpoint Pens 10 ct $1
Use $1.50/2 Bic Stationary Products coupon (must enter sweepstakes to print this coupon)
Total: $0.25 ea
Buy (3) Up & Up Crayons 24ct — $0.25 ea
Total: $0.15 ea
Wet Ones Big Ones, Canister or box of singles — $1.99
Plus use 10% off Cartwheel Coupon
Plus use $0.75/1 Wet Ones Coupon
Total: $0.60
Mead Five Star 2 Pocket Folder — $0.97
Total: $0.50 ea
Target Store Coupons for School Supplies:
FREE Up & Up Crayons 24 ct wyb 2 School Supplies Target Coupon x9/2
Plus use 10% Off Up & Up Markers (8 and 10 ct) Target Cartwheel x8/3
or 15% Off Up & Up Colored Pencils (12, 24 or 50 ct) Target Cartwheel x8/3
or 15% Off Up & Up Crayons 24 ct Target Cartwheel x8/3
$1 off Post-it Brand Item $2 or higher Target Coupon x9/2
Plus use 10% Off Post-It Flags Target Cartwheel x10/5
Or 10% Off Post-It Pop-Up note Dispenser Target Cartwheel x10/5
.50 off Duck Tape or Scotch Brand Duct Tape 1 ct Roll Target Coupon x9/2
$1/2 Paper Mate Writing Instruments Target Coupon x9/2
$1 off Locker Accessory Purchase of $5 or more Target Coupon x9/2
20% off Embark Backpack or lunch bag/cooler/kit Target Coupon x9/2
$2 off Crayola Purchase of $10 or more Target Coupon x9/2
$1 off BIC Writing Instrument Target Coupon x9/2
$5 off SwissGear Backpack Target Coupon x9/2
$2 off Kids Character Backpack Target Coupon x9/2
10% off Lexar USB Flash Drive 16 GB Target Coupon x9/2
Walmart Deals
Bic Cristal Pens 10 pack — $0.97 ea
Use $1.50/2 Bic Stationary Products coupon (must enter sweepstakes to print this coupon)
Total: $0.22 ea
School Supply Coupons
$1.50/2 Bic Stationary Products coupon (must enter sweepstakes to print this coupon)
Check for Mead Notebooks that advertise coupons inside. Lorie found this at her Target.
I have also found coupons inside lunchboxes at both Walmart and Target.
Be sure to check out all the current Back to School deals.
(Thanks Totally Target for the Target deals!)
