Getting ready for the school year? This week is the times to do it. I subcribe to Miami on the Cheap and they had an article giving parents the low down on where to find what. I copied it from the site. Check it out!
Walmart
These prices are ongoing and should not change significantly for the next several weeks. Remember that Walmart will price-match other stores’ advertised prices if brand, size, quantity, etc., match up.
Paper, Notepads, Index Cards
- Filler paper (150 sheets) .82
- 1-subject spiral notebooks (70 sheets) .17
- 3×5 index cards .48
- Post-It notes (single) 1.00
- Post-It page markers (8-pk multi-colored) 1.97
- Georgia Pacific copy & print paper (10 reams) 28.97
Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners
- pink eraser (2-pk) .50
- Dixon pencils (8-pk) .47
- Dixon pencils (24-pk) 1.12
- Bic mechanical pencils (10-pk) 1.47
- Maxpen pencil sharpener .88
Pens
- Bic Cristal blue or black pens (10-pk) .97
- Papermate pens (4-pk) 2.28
- Sharpie pens (2-pk) 3.37
Crayons
- Crayola crayons (24-pk) .50
- CraZArt crayons (24-pk) .25
Markers, Highlighters
- Crayola washable markers (8-pk) 1.97
- Crayola markers (10-pk) .97
- CraZArt washable markers (10-pk) .50
- Sharpie markers (3-pk) 1.54
- Sharpie highlighters (4-pk, wide or thin) 1.74
- Expo dry-erase markers (4-pk, multi or black) 2.50
Colored Pencils
- CraZArt colored pencils (12-pk) .50
- Crayola colored pencils (12-pk) .97
Paints
- Glory watercolors (16-pan) .50
- Crayola watercolors (8-pk) 1.97
Folders
- Glossy folders with prongs and pockets .74 each
Binders
- Mead 2″ zipper binder w/pocket portfolio 12.88
- Mead 2″ zipper messenger binder 15.97
- Mead 2-in-1 dual ring zipper binder 15.97
Glue
- Elmers glue stick (2-pk) .50
- Elmers glue stick (single, purple) .10
- Elmers school glue .50
- CraZArt glue stick (3-pk) .25
Tape
Rulers, Protractors
- Wood 12″ ruler .25
- Fixkars flexible 12″ ruler .97
Scissors
- kids’ scissors .50
- Wescott 8″ scissors 4.97
- generic office scissors (3-pk) 3.44
Cases & Desk Supplies
- Pencil box (plastic 8 5/8 x 5 3/4 x 2 1/2) .97
- Mini stapler .97
Backpack, Lunchboxes
Misc.
- Quartet cork board (24 x 36) 9.97
- Quartet magnetic calendar dry erase board (17 x 23)
Target
- RoseArt Washable Glue Sticks, 2-pack 25¢
- RoseArt Washable School Glue, 4 oz. 25¢
- Purell Hand Sanitzer 8 oz. pump $2.99
Walgreens
- Adventure Trails backpack $3.99
- Wexford 2-Pocket Folder with Prongs 17¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 12
- #2 pencils, 8-pack 39¢ (The Dixon pencils at Walmart work out to be a better deal.)
- pencil sharpener 39¢
- pencil case 39¢
- index cards, 70-100 count 39¢
- index card case 39¢
- filler paper, 280 sheets, $1.59
- 1-subject notebook 49¢ (cheaper at Walmart, Target, and Dillons)
- composition book 69¢ (Cheaper at Walmart and Target)
Office Max
- Purell .5 oz. Hand Sanitizer 10¢ (see coupon above)
- Just Basics Assorted Ballpoint Pens 10-pack 25¢
- Schoolio 1″ or 1.5″ Poly 3-ring binder $1
- Sharpie Accent Yellow tank-style highlighters 4-pack $1
- Kleenex Facial Tissue, 2-pack $3 (Might be better deals out there.)
- Kingston 8GB DataTraveler USB Flash Drive $7.99
- OfficeMax Poly 3-fastener folder 50¢
- OfficeMax Clear Zipper Binder Pocket 50¢
- Really Useful .14 liter storage box 50¢
- Bic Round Stic Grip Ballpoint Pens 12-pack $2 (Walmart has a great price on Bic Cristal pens, and if you wait there might be a coupon)
- POST-IT® 2×2 Notes Cube $2
MaxPerks Rewards (7/15 – 7/21)
- BOISE X-9® 8.5×11 Multiuse Paper, 10-Ream Case $14.99 after MaxPerks Rewards
- AVERY 5160® Laser Mailing Labels, 3,000-Pack 1¢ after MaxPerks Rewards
- HAMMERMILL® 8.5×11 Copy Plus Paper, 500-Sheet Ream $1 after MaxPerks Rewards
Shop at Office Max and receive a $10 off $25 coupon for Payless Shoes.
Office Depot
- tug™ Pencil Sharpener 10¢
- Office Depot® Brand 2-Pocket Folders with and without Prongs, Assorted Colors 10¢
- Office Depot® Brand Clipboard, 9″ x 12, Assorted Colors $4
- Office Depot® Brand 3-Hole Paper Punch, 10-Sheet Capacity, $4
- Purell® Instant Hand Sanitizer Pump, 8 Oz $2 (see coupon above)
- Fiskars® 5″ Scissors For Kids, Blunt & Pointed Tip $2
- Office Depot® Brand Flexible Ruler 12″, Assorted Colors 50¢
- Locker Culture Wire Locker Shelf $3 each
- Fashion 1″ Binders $3.99 each
- BUY 1, GET 1 FREE Highlighters & Wood Pencils Reg. 99¢ – $14.49 (Mix or Match within each product category.)
- Crayola® Crayons 24-PK 50¢ EA.
- FORAY® Rollerball & Porous Point Single Pens 50¢ EA.
- Office Depot® Brand Binder Clips 12-PK, Small $6
- Office Depot® Brand Filing/Stacking Crates $6
- Swingline® SmartTouch™ Staplers, Assorted Colors $6
- Post-it® 3″ x 3″ Super Sticky Notes 5-PK, Assorted Colors, $6
- Post-it® Flags, 5-PK, 100 Flags Per Pad, $4
- Toshiba 2TB Desktop External USB 3.0 Hard Drive, $119.99
- Lexar™ 8GB USB Drive $7.99 each
- Ativa® 4GB Fashion USB Drive, $7.99 each
Kroger
In some areas, the following prices are good from Wednesday-Tuesday, 7/17.
All of these prices are with Dillons card.
- Crayola Crayons 24-pack 29¢
- Top Flight 1-subject notebook 19¢
- pencil sharpener 50¢
- pink eraser 50¢
- Office Works craft glue, 4 oz. 50¢
- kids scissors 50¢
- Oxford twin pocket portfolio with or without tangs 15¢
- Oxford 100-pack index cards 45¢
- protractor 50¢
- eraser caps (multi-pack) 50¢
- Elmer’s 4 oz. school glue 69¢
- 150-sheet filler paper 75¢
- Bic Cristal pens, black, red, blue, or fashion colors 89¢
- SRX Dry Erase markers 10-pack $3.99
- Ticonderoga 24-pack pencils $2.99
- Avery glue sticks 6-pack $2.79
- CarolinaPad construction paper $1.49
- Mead Five Star 4-pocket portfolio (folder) 99¢
- Top Flight wireless notebook 80-sheets 99¢
- Scotch kids scissors 99¢ (possible coupon)
- Pentel RSVP ballpoint pens 99¢
- A&W School box 99¢
- Bic Brite Liner highlighters 5-pack $1.99
- Ticonderoga eraser set (includes pink erasers and cap erasers) $1.99
- Pentel Wow! pens, 5-pack $1.99
- Top Flight 5-subject notebook $1.99
- Top Flight 3-subject notebook $1.49
- Crayola colored pencils, 12-pack $1.49
- Crayola markers, 10-pack $1.49
- Avery glue sticks 3-pack $1.49
- Sharpie permanent markers, 2-pack $1.49
- Crayola crayons 96-pack (with built-in sharpener) $4.99
- Avery 1″ binder $3.49
Staples
For the week starting Sunday, July 15, here are the three items you can get for a penny at Staples:
- Staples brand lined writing pads, yellow or white (normally $1.49)
- Avery insertable 5-tab dividers, the kind you use in a three-ringed notebook (normally $1.49)
- Avery one-inch binders (regularly $2.99)
In addition to the penny deals, there are other specials for back to school at Staples this week worth noting:
50¢
- Staples manual pencil sharpener
- 30-count West Wipes
- Plastic rulers
- Staples translucent pencil box
$1
- Staples compass or protractor
- Staples dry erase markers
- Expos dry-erase board cleaner
- 5-pack Zebra Z-Grip retractable ballpoint pens
HAPPY SAVINGS PARENTS!!!
