School Days, School Days, Dear Ol' Golden Rule Days

As some of you may know, school is starting ridiculously early this year. Some of our schools here in Tucson are starting August 1st! Here in Tanque Verde, we are starting August 7th. (ACES parents, click here to link to this year's school supply lists)

One of my favorite things is school supply shopping. I don't know what it is about all those freshly sharpened pencils and new crayons, but to me it feels like a new beginning. It always has, even when I was a kid opening up my brand new Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper for the first time.

I also like couponing and saving money. It's become both a hobby and a game for me. So, I thought I would combine the fun and post here for you my lovely readers, the best school supply deals I found in this week's paper.

TARGET
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, 3 ct $1.33 Buy One Get One for $1.00
Use 5% Off – Sharpie Highlighters, Target Cartwheel Offer, (exp 8/3) – (cartwheel.target.com)
Final Price: $1.11 each, when you buy 2

Kids’ Licensed or Pet Pal Backpacks $13.00

Embark Backpack with Matching Lunch Kit $16.00

Fashion Backpacks, including Double Dutch Club, iPack and Grip by High Sierra $20.00

Embark Roll-Top Insulated Lunch Bag $3.00

Licensed Lunch Boxes, including Monster High and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles $9.00 

Up & Up Pencil Sharpener $0.50

Up & Up Rubber Erasers, 2 ct $0.50

Up & Up 3×5 Index Cards, 100 ct $0.50

Up & Up Slider Pencil Box $0.50

Up & Up Plastic Folder $0.50

Up & Up Spiral 1-Subject Notebook, 100 sheet $1.75

Up & Up Drawing Paper Pad, 40 sheet $1.75

Up & Up Printer Paper, 500 sheets $3.50

Up & Up Wooden Pencils, 24 ct $1.00

Up & Up Mechanical Pencils, 8 ct $1.00

Up & Up Scissors, 8 inch $2.50

Up & Up 3/4″ Invisible Tape, 3 pk $2.50

Up & Up Sticky Note Cube, 400 sheet $2.50

Up & Up Facial Tissue, 4 pk $4.50

WALMART
Composition Books $0.50

Spiral 3-Subject Notebook, 120 sheets $1.44

Economy View Binder $1.78

Poly Binder, 1 inch $0.97

Notebook Filler Paper, 150 sheets $0.82

Poly 3-Prong Folder $0.50

Walmart Yellow Self-Stick 3×3 Notes, 12 ct $5.37

Walmart Pastel Self Stick 3×3 Notes, 12 ct $5.88

Walmart Yellow Self-Stick 3×3 Notes, 4 ct $1.94

Walmart 3×5 Index Cards, 100 ct $0.48

Walmart Single Hole Punch $0.97

Westcott Value Scissors, 8 inch $1.44

Georgia Pacific Multipurpose Paper, 500 sheets $3.72

Bic Cristal Pens, 10 ct $0.97

Paper Mate Pens, 10 ct $0.97 Inc.

Pink Erasers, 2 ct $0.50 Inc.

Pink Erasers, 6 ct $1.84

Fiskars Wood Ruler $0.47

Studio C Binder Zipper Pouch $0.97

Elmer’s School Glue, 4 oz $0.74

Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencils, 12 ct $0.94

Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencils, 24 ct $1.92

Cra-Z-Art Chalkboard Chalk, 12 ct $0.47

Crayola Crayons, 24 ct $0.50

CVS
Kleenex Regular, 85 ct, With Lotion, 70 ct or Upright, 60 ct $0.99 Limit 6
Use $0.50/3 Kleenex Single Boxes, 50 ct or larger OR (1) Bundle Pack from SS 7/14 (exp 8/10)
Final Price: $0.82 each, when you buy 3

Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, 8 ct $7.99
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks, Limit 1

Paper Mate Pens, 10 ct $1.99
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 ExtraBucks, Limit 1

***Deal Idea***
Buy 2 Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, 8 ct $7.99
Buy 2 Paper Mate Pens, 10 ct $1.99, regular price
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 ExtraBucks, Limit 1
Buy One Get One Free
Pay $9.98, Receive $3.00 ExtraBucks
Final Price: $1.75 each, when you buy all 4

Caliber 1-Subject Notebook, 70-80 sheets $3.29, regular price
Buy One Get One Free
Final Price: $1.65 each, when you buy 2

Pilot G2 Pens, 2 ct $3.79, regular price
Buy One Get One Free
Final Price: $1.90 each, when you buy 2

Any Crayola, excluding clearance Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 ExtraBucks, Limit 1

***Deal Idea***
Buy 1 Crayola Wirebound Sketchbook, 40 sheets $2.79, regular price
Buy 1 Crayola Washable Large Crayons, 8 ct $3.49, regular price
Buy 1 Crayola Broad Line Classic Color Markers, 10 ct $3.69, regular price
Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 ExtraBucks, Limit 1
Pay $9.97, Receive $3.00 ExtraBucks
Final Price: $2.32 each, when you buy all 3

WALGREENS
Backpacks or Tote Bags $10.99
Buy One Get One Free
Final Price: $5.50 each

Wexford 2-Pocket Folder $0.13 With In-Ad Coupon, Limit 16

Wexford Mini Highlighter $0.13 With In-Ad Coupon, Limit 1

Penway Crayons, 24 ct $0.39 With In-Ad Coupon, Limit 6

Wexford No. 2 Pencils, 8 ct $0.39 With In-Ad Coupon, Limit 6

Wexford 1-Subject Notebooks, 60-70 sheets $0.49 With-In Ad Coupon, Limit 8

Wexford Scissors, 5 inch $0.49 With In-Ad Coupon, Limit 6

Crayola Posterboard, 22 x 28″ $0.49 With In-Ad Coupon, Limit 6

Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Package Tape Buy One Get One 50% Off

***Deal Idea***
Buy 2 Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 2″ x 800″ $3.99, regular price Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use one $0.50/1 – Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Package Tape, one coupon per day – (scotchbrand.com)
Final Price: $2.74 each, when you buy 2

Penway Markers, 10 ct $0.99

Penway Colored Pencils, 12 ct $0.99

KMART
Notebook Filler Paper, 150 sheets $0.25 With Purchase of $5.00 or more with Membership, Limit 3 

Character Backpacks $9.00

Solid Poly Color Folders $0.50

Westcott Shatterproof Ruler $0.50

Elmer’s School Sticks, 2 ct $0.50

Cool Stationery Eraser Set, 7 ct $0.50

Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct $1.25

Crayola Markers, 10 ct $1.25

Bic Round Stic Pens, 10 ct $1.49

Spiral 5-Subject Notebook, 150 sheets $1.49

Marble Composition Books $1.00

Super Sticky 3×3 Post-It Notes $1.00
Use $2.00/1 – Post-it Super Sticky Notes, purchase $10 or more, one coupon per day – (scotchbrand.com)
Final Price: $0.80 each, when you buy 10

Sharpie Black Markers, 2 ct $1.00

Avery Durable Binders, 1 inch $2.00

Dixon Pencil Set, 25 ct $2.00

Crayola Crayons, 48 ct $2.00

Avery Insertable or Plastic Dividers $3.00

Paper Mate Liquid Paper DryLine Correction Film $3.00

Paper Mate Flair Red or Black Pens, 2 ct $3.00

Lunch Kits, including Monsters University, My Little Pony and Iron Man $5.99

Kleenex Single Boxes, 50-160 ct $0.99 Use $0.50/3
Kleenex Single Boxes, 50 ct or larger OR (1) Bundle Pack from SS 7/14 (exp 8/10)
Final Price: $0.83 each, when you buy 3

TOYS R US 
Free Lunch Kit with Purchase of a Backpack $12.99 or more Up to a $9.99 Value

Thermos Funtainers Buy One Get One 50% Off

***Deal Idea***
Buy 2 Thermos Solid Blue Funtainer Bottle, 12 oz $14.99, regular price
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Final Price: $11.25 each, when you buy 2

Character-Themed Folders, Notebooks, & Stationery Buy One Get One 50% Off

***Deal Idea***
Buy 2 Angry Birds Notebooks $2.99, regular price
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Final Price: $2.25 each, when you buy 2

Board Dudes Locker Accessories, Expo Dry Erase Boards, & Sharpie Items Buy One Get One 50% Off

***Deal Idea***
Buy 2 Sharpie Fine Point Markers Assorted Colors, 8 ct $7.99, regular price
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Final Price: $6.00 each, when buy 2

Filler Paper and Ticondgeroga Pencils Buy One Get One 50% Off

***Deal Idea***
Buy 2 Ticondgeroga Pencils, 12 ct $2.99, regular price
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Final Price: $2.25 each, when you buy 2

Elmer’s Glue, 3M Post-Its, & Fiskars School Supplies Buy One Get One 50% Off

Character-Themed Pencil Cases and I.D. Holders Buy One Get One 50% Off

***Deal Idea***
Buy 2 Lego Minifigures Gadget Case $4.99, regular price
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Final Price: $3.75 each, when you buy 2


OFFICE DEPOT
Office Depot Notebook Filler Paper, 150 sheets $0.25 Limit 3

Manual 2-Hole Pencil Sharpener $0.25 Limit 3

Office Depot Flexible Ruler $0.50 Limit 3

Foray Single Pens $0.50 Limit 10

Crayola Crayons, 24 ct $0.50 Limit 3

Jumbo Bookcover $2.00

Made In the USA Wood Pencils, 24 ct $3.00

Master Lock Combination Lock $4.00

Office Depot Premium Hardback Writing Pads, 3 pk $3.00

OFFICE MAX
Purell Hand Sanitizer, 1 oz $0.10 Limit 6

Crayola Crayons, 24 ct $0.50 Valid 7/14-7/15, Limit 4

OfficeMax Glue Sticks, 4 ct $0.25 Limit 3

OfficeMax Glue, 4 oz $0.25 Limit 3

All Just Basics Ballpoint Pen, 10 ct $0.25 Limit 5

Schoolio 1-Subject Notebook, 70 sheets $0.15 Limit 5

Schoolio Paper Folders $0.15 Limit 10

OfficeMax Poly Notebook, 70 sheets $1.00

Schoolio Poly Folders $1.00

Schoolio 3-Ring Poly Binder, 1 or 1.5 inch $1.00 Limit 5

Single Woodcase #2 Pencil $0.01 After Minimum $5.00 Purchase, excluding Max Value Items, Limit 20

Sharpie Accent Yellow Tank-Style Highlighters, 4 ct $1.00

Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct $1.00

OfficeMax 8.5″ x 11″ Multipurpose Paper, 500 sheets $6.99
Buy 1, Receive $5.99 in MaxPerks Bonus Rewards, Limit 2
Pay $6.99, Receive $5.99 in MaxPerks Bonus Rewards
Final Price: $1.00

Duracell CopperTop AA and AAA Alkaline Batteries, 20 ct $16.99
Buy 1, Receive $16.98 in MaxPerks Bonus Rewards, Limit 2
Pay $16.99, Receive $16.98 in MaxPerks Bonus Rewards
Final Price: $0.01

[In]Place Binders and Filing Buy Two Get One Free Buy 3

[In]Place Heavy-Duty Reference Binder with EZ Comfort D-Ring, 1 inch $5.99, regular price
Buy Two Get One Free
Final Price: $3.99 each, when you buy 3

STAPLES
Staples School Glue, 4 oz $0.25 Limit 2

Slider Pencil Case $0.25 Limit 2

RoseArt Crayons, 24 ct $0.25 Limit 2

Staples 60 sheet Memo Pad with Magnetic Closure, 3″ x 4.25″ $0.25 Limit 2

Staples 8.5″ x 11″ Multipurpose Paper, 500 sheets $6.99
Buy 1, Submit for $5.99 Easy Rebate, Limit 2 per household
Pay $6.99, Submit for $5.99 Easy Rebate
Final Price: $1.00

JanSport Big Student Backpack $44.99

Staples Fat 200-sheet Notebook, 5.5″ x 4.25″ $1.00 Limit 2

Staedtler Protractor or Pencil Compass $1.00 Limit 2

Zebra Z-Grip 0.5mm Mechanical Pencils, 7 ct $1.00 Limit 2

Dry-Erase Board, 5.5″ x 8.5″ $1.00 Limit 2

Bic Wite-Out Correction Tape, 2 ct $1.00 Limit 2

Post-It Die-Cut Notes, 2 ct $2.00 Limit 2

Staples Invisible Tape 3/4″ x 300″ with Dispenser, 4 rolls $2.00 Limit 2

Staples 3-Hole Binder Punch $2.00 Limit 2

RoseArt Classical Washable Markers, 10 ct $2.00 Limit 2

Purell Hand Sanitizer, 8 oz $2.00

Staples Hype Pen-Style Highlighters, 6 ct $2.00 Limit 2

Staples Photo Supreme 8.5″ x 11″, Double-Sided Matte, 50 ct $14.99
Buy 1, Submit for $11.99 Easy Rebate
Pay $14.99, Submit for $11.99 Easy Rebate
Final Price: $3.00

Kingston DataTraveler 101 G2 16GB USB Flash Drive $9.00

USB 2.0, Up to 10 MB/s Data Transfer Speeds

Avery Durable View Binder, 1 inch $3.99
Recycle Your Old Binder, Save $2.00 Instantly on the Purchase of a New Binder
Final Price: $1.99

And today (7/15) is the last day of JUSTICE's Buy One Get One Free sale. Justice carries a lot of fun non-traditional school items like backpacks and notebooks. In my opinion, they are overpriced and not very good quality, but I thought I would throw it out there anyway.

Please don't forget local needy children throughout your area. Add a few extra dollars into your budget and help where you can.