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Staples Back To School Savings 8/5/12

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How’s that back to school shopping going?  Staples has some great deals this week!  If you know a teacher, make sure they don’t miss the Teacher Appreciation Day event – visit staples.com/teacherday to find the date and time of the event near you.  Locals, mark your calendars – Teacher Appreciation Day will be on 8/18 from 9am 12pm!

You can still save an additional $2 when you recycle an old binder too.  For every binder you recycle you’ll get $2 off a new binder – same day transaction required.

Did you get a Savings Pass?  If you have a lot of supplies to buy, Staples is also offering an additional 15% off all school supplies through 9/15/12 when you buy a savings pass for $10! There are plenty of deals to be had if you’re willing to shop multiple stores each week, but if you want to simplify your back-to-school shopping, the savings pass may be a good option for you.

:: Easy Rebate Deals

Post-It 2″ x 3″ multiuse labels, assorted colors, $2.99
$2.99 Staples Easy Rebate
FREE after rebate!

Hammermill 8 1/2″ x 11″ Copy Plus copy paper, 500 sheets, $6.99
$5.99 Staples Easy Rebate
$1 after rebate!

Staples photo plus 4″ x 6″ paper, gloss, $9.99
$8.99 Staples Easy Rebate (limit 4 per household)
$1 after rebate!

:: $0.01 Deals (with $5 minimum purchase, limited # of like items)

  • Staples Filler Paper, 8″ x 10.5″ wide or college ruled, 12o sheets (limit 5)

:: $0.25 Deals (limit 2 like items per customer)

  • BIC Velocity retractable gel pens, 2 pk.
  • Pentel High Polymer white block erasers, 3 pk.
  • Staples Mini-Composition books, 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″, 80 sheets, 2 pk.

:: $0.50 Deals (limit 2 like items per customer)

  • PaperMate Sharpwriter 0.77 mm mechanical pencils, 5 pk.
  • Staples translucent pencil box, assorted colors
  • BIC White-Out correction fluid, 2 pk.

:: $0.75 Deals (limit 2 like items per customer)

  • Crayola Classic Markers, 10 pk.
  • Simply poly binders, 1/2″, assorted colors

:: $1 Deals (limit 2 like items per customer)

  • BIC Great Erase dry erase markers, fine tip, 4 pk.
  • Sharpie permanent markers, fine tip, 5 pk.
  • Staples glue sticks, 0.26 oz., 4 pk.
  • Staples notebook with elastic closure, 3″ x 5″, 80 sheets
  • Westcott 5″ scissors, pointed, 2 pk.
  • Softsoap hand soap with aloe, 7.5 oz.
  • Staples 3.25″ x 4.25″ side coil memo book, 140 sheets
  • Staples 3-hole binder punch
  • Staples mini-stapler
  • Staples 3 1/2″ x 5.25″ index card case, solid colors and designs
  • Pilot FriXion yellow highlighters, 3 pk.

:: $2 Deals (limit 2 like items per customer)

  • Accel 1 subject notebook, wide or college rule, 100 sheets
  • Staples wireless notebook, 8 1/2″ x 11″, 1 subject, college rule
  • Staples side-bound journal with pen, 4″ x 6″, 80 sheets
  • Staedtler Xcellence math set, 10 pieces
  • Staedtler Mars plastic erasers, 4 pk.
  • Staples Postscript mechanical pencils, 0.5 mm, 12 pk.
  • Staples binder clips, 30 pk.

:: $3 Deals

  • MasterLock padlock
  • Zebra Z-Mulsion EX retractable pens, 4 pk.
  • Pentel Finito! extra fine porous point pens, 3 pk.
  • Kleenex facial tissue, 2 pk.
  • Expo dry erase learning board with marker, plain and ruled sides, 8.9″ x 11.8″

:: $5 Deals

  • Quartet 8 1/2″ x 11″ magnetic dry-erase board with marker and eraser
  • Locker Planet mesh box
  • Staples 7-pocket expanding poly file, letter size
  • BIC Clic Stic retractable ballpoint pens, 12 pk. + 12 FREE
  • Quartet 12″ x 12″ cork tiles, 4 pk.
  • Zebra Cadoozles 0.7mm mechanical pencils, 28 pk.
  • Eraser and grip valve tub, 115 pk.
  • Crayola Washable Markers, 12 pk.
  • Really Useful Products 9 L storage box
  • Compact stand-up stapler
  • Signa premium writing pad, 8 1/2″ x 11″, 6 pk.
  • Staples Stickies 3″ x 3″ flat notes, 12 pk.
  • Staples #10 envelopes, pull and seal, security tint, 100 pk.

:: Other Deals

  • SanDisk Cruzer Facet 8GB Flash Drive, assorted colors, $5.99
  • Staples 8 1/2″ x 11″ multipurpose paper, 10 ream case, $49.99 B1G1 FREE Instantly (limit 2)
  • 55–62-quart buckle-up storage box, $6
  • Ticonderoga yellow #2 pencils, 72 pk., $10
  • Pentel EnerGel Xpress retractable rollerball pens, medium, 5 pk., $4
  • 25-50% off all backpacks
  • 50% off all Uni-Ball writing instruments
  • Novelty 8GB flash drives, $8.99-$17.99
  • 25% off all lunch bags and accessories
  • Buy any colored duct tape roll for $4.99 and get a FREE 8 1/2″ x 10″ duct tape sheet ($1.99 value)
  • 40% off any one Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery product (in-ad coupon)

Walmart $50 Charity Backpack Stuff Challenge

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My kids will be heading back to school in less than three weeks — at which time you will hear a HUGE sigh of relief from me. It’s been a fantastic and fun summer, but I’m really starting to crave the routine and regularity that the school year brings!

Of course, before they head back, we have quite a job ahead of us shopping for school supplies, clothing and shoes. Call me a bit of a geek, but I actually kind of enjoy shopping for school supplies. Shoes and clothing (for the kids at least), well, not so much…

When it comes to doing a big school supply shopping trip, Walmart is our first choice for a number of reasons. Our local Walmart is always well organized with wide aisles, and most importantly, they typically have all of the items we’re shopping for in stock.

So when Walmart asked me to shop for two backpacks and stuff them each with as many school supplies as possible for under $25, I gladly accepted. We did our shopping trip after a late dinner, and the store was still well-stocked and organized even after a full day of shoppers. We were able to get in, shop for our backpacks and supplies, and check out in under 15 minutes!

I was impressed with the large selection of backpacks they had available. We selected two Eastsport trapezoid backpacks for $17.88 each. My boys especially loved the single strap design since they rarely carry their backpacks using both straps.

We next headed over to the school supply aisles and grabbed all of the following items:

  • 2 Crayola 8-ct. washable markers, $1.97 ea.
  • 2 Crayola 10-ct. fine point washable markers, $0.97 ea.
  • 2 Crayola 24-ct. sharpened colored pencils, $2.97 ea.
  • 2 Crayola 24-ct. crayons, $0.50 ea.
  • 2 The Write Dudes 24-ct. no. 2 pencils, $3.77 ea.
  • 2 Elmer’s washable school glue, $0.50 ea.
  • 4 Elmer’s 2-pk. glue sticks, $0.50 ea.
  • 2 Fiskars blunt-tip scissors, $1.47 ea.
  • 2 Fiskars shatter resistant rulers, $0.47 ea.
  • 2 pink erasers 2-pk., $0.50 ea.
  • 4 Expo 4-pk. dry erase markers, $2.50 ea.
  • 2 Paper Mate 4-pk. multi-color in pens, $2.47 ea.
  • 2 Sharpie 4-pk. highlighters, $1.74 ea.
  • 2 index cards, $0.48 ea.
  • 4 wide-ruled notebooks, $0.17 ea.
  • 8 plastic pocket folders, $0.50 ea.

Okay, okay, so I did go slightly over my $25 target. All of the supplies above came to $26.15, but we got everything we needed, including those ever elusive dry erase markers that we haven’t been able to find anywhere for the past three years! Of course we could have saved at least that $1.15 by using ad match and searching for coupons beforehand, but this was a bit of a last-minute trip and I also wanted to demonstrate just how much you could get using only Walmart’s everyday low prices.

We’ll be donating both backpacks and their contents to assist needy students in our area. Walmart makes it super easy for everyone to donate by placing collection boxes in stores, so consider picking up a few extra items next time you shop as well. Or you can also check out this resource I put together a few years ago that lists five opportunities to donate school supplies.

We have just a few items left to pick up and then we’ll be ready for school to start! How are you doing on your back-to-school shopping so far?

Disclosure: I am a participant in the Walmart Moms program. Walmart has provided me with compensation for the time and effort spent creating this post. However, my participation in this program is voluntary and my opinions are my own — always have been, always will be.

FREE Backpack with Old Navy Purchase on 8/5

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Here’s a fun deal to combine with the Old Navy Kid’s Jeans sale! Plan to shop early on Sunday (8/5) at Old Navy (in stores only) and get a FREE Backpack with your $50+ purchase.  Your FREE Backpack will come with some great coupons for back to school supplies at Office Max too.  Offer valid while supplies last, limit 1 gift per customer.

Thanks, Passion for Savings!

FREE Crayola Crayons 24-ct. at Walmart after Cash Back (Today Only!)

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Grab yourself some FREE Crayola Crayons (24 ct.) at Walmart after cash back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com!  Choose “ship to store” for FREE shipping and pick them up on your next grocery trip. Here’s how to get yours today:

  • Register or Login at ShopAtHome.com.
  • Click the blue “Buy it Now” button to be transferred to Walmart’s page.
  • Click “Add to Cart” (only 1 cash back offer per customer).
  • “Go to Cart and Checkout” and choose “store pickup” for FREE shipping.
  • Complete checkout and enjoy your FREE crayons after cash back!

Walmart: Price Match Crayola Crayons for $0.25!

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Here’s a great deal you can grab at Walmart this week. Currently Walmart has the Crayola Crayons priced at $0.50 per package but Toys R Us has these marked 4/$1 this week. You should be able to price match the Toys R Us ad at Walmart and grab these for just $0.25 each!

Crayola Crayons (24 ct.), $0.25

This is a great price on Crayola Crayons and about as low as I expect them to go in most areas.  There is not a limit listed in the ad so this would be a great time to stock up!

Heather from Passion for Savings is the Deal Seeking Mom Store Expert for Walmart. At Passion for Savings, she combines her love of great products, her passion for shopping and the art of saving money to educate her readers on the best products and best values available.