Back-to-school deals are in full swing with prices as low as a penny. Some are even free.
The deals can be found at the office supply stores and big box retailers, of course. But don't forget the drugstores and supermarkets. They are getting in on back-to-school sales as well.
Even if you don't have kids, think about stocking up your home office or buy the ultra cheap deals and donate them to a nearby school or charity. I know they will greatly appreciate it.
But do your homework please! That includes reading the fine print. Some deals, especially some of those enticing free and penny deals, require a minimum purchase or involve a rebate.
Take a look at the very best of this week's deals:
Office Depot:
2-pocket folders with or without prongs: 10 cents. Limit 10.
Pencil sharpener: 10 cents. Limit 3.
Crayola crayons (24 pack): 50 cents. Limit 3.
Office Depot flexible ruler: 50 cents. Limit 3.
Foray Rollerball & Porous Point single pens: 50 cents. Limit 10.
Backpacks: 25 percent off.
Office Max:
Purell hand sanitizer (.5 oz.): 10 cents. Limit 6.
10-pack pens: 25 cents. Limit 3.
Poly folders: 50 cents. Limit 5.
Clear zipper binder pocket: 50 cents. Limit 5.
Storage box (.14 liter): 50 cents.
Hammerhill copy plus paper (500 sheets): $1 after MaxPerks Bonus Rewards. (Regular price: $7.29). Limit 2.
Staples:
Binder recycling: Get $2 toward a new binder for every old one you bring in to recyle. Read my post HERE for all the details.
BIC Matic Grip mechanical pencils (5 pack): FREE after rebate.
Writing pads: 1 cent with $5 minimum purchase. Limit 2.
Avery insertable 5-tab dividers: 1 cent with $5 minimum purchase. Limit 2.
BIC Velocity retractable ballpoint pens (2 pack): 25 cents.
Single-hole manual pencil sharpener: 50 cents.
Wet Wipes (30 count): 50 cents.
Plastic rulers: 50 cents.
Plastic pencil boxes: 50 cents.
Multipurpose paper (500 sheets): $1 after rebate.
Plastic memo-size clipboards: $1.
Avery durable 1-inch binders: $1 each with $5 minimum purchase. Limit 2.
Compass or protractor: $1.
Dry erase markers (6 pack): $1.
Dry erase board cleaner (8 oz.): $1.
Zebra Z-Grip retractable pens (5 pack): $1.
8GB flash drive: $5.99.
Backpacks: 25-50 percent off.
Target:
Rose Art school glue (4 oz.): 25 cents.
Rose Art glue sticks (2 pack): 25 cents.
BIC Cristal pens (10 pack): 99 cents.
Crayola crayons (8 count, themed): 99 cents.
Licensed lunch kits: $8-$12.
Backpacks: $13-$41.
Walmart:
Elmer's Glue Sticks: 10 cents!
Two-pocket folders: 15 cents.
One-subject notebooks: 17 cents.
Composition books: 50 cents.
Elmer's School Glue (4 oz.): 50 cents.
Crayola crayons (24 pack): 50 cents.
5-tab insertable dividers: 88 cents.
1-inch economy binder: 92 cents.
Crayola colored pencils (12 pack): 97 cents.
Crayola markers (10 count, classic): 97 cents.
BIC Cristal pens (10 pack): 97 cents.
Kmart:
Elmer's school glue: 50 cents. Limit 5.
No. 2 pencils (10 count): 50 cents. Limit 5.
Poly folders: 50 cents. Limit 5.
3-inch Post-It Notes: $1.
Composition books: $1.
Sharpie markers (2 pack): $1.
Backpacks: 15 percent off. Buy any backpack, get a "character eco tote" free.
CVS:
Two-pocket folders: 10 cents.
One-subject notebooks: 33 cents.
Mead index cards or envelopes: $1.
Pencils (10 count) or sharpener: $1.
Crayola: Buy one, Get one 50 percent off.
Kroger:
Spiral notebooks (70 sheets): 19 cents. Limit 10.
Crayola crayons (24 count): 29 cents. Limit 4.
Walgreens:
2-pocket folder with prongs: 17 cents each. Limit 12.
8-pack No. 2 pencils, pencil sharpeners, pencil cases, index cards (70 or 100 count) or index card case: 39 cents.
1-subject notebooks: 49 cents.
Composition books: 69 cents.
Elmer's jumbo glue stick or school glue: 79 cents with in-ad coupon. Limit 3.
Backpack or 2-pack drawstring bags: $3.99.
Comments
Today Toys R Us had 24 pack
Sun, 07/15/2012 - 22:56 — lthomasCMToday Toys R Us had 24 pack Crayola Crayons 4 for $1!!! .25 cents each!! I didn't see a limit posted on the number you could purchase or a minimum purchase, but it was a great deal that I took advantage of!!
Great deal, lthomas! Thanks
Mon, 07/16/2012 - 19:48 — AmyDunn (author)Great deal, lthomas! Thanks for reporting in!
Good quality backpacks
Sun, 07/15/2012 - 13:45 — northraleighAmy,
This is a great guide that will be very helpful. Thank you. I was wondering if you or anyone could suggest a brand of backpacks that are large (not for a laptop) and also durable. Bargains are great but I rather buy just one backpack that will last the whole school year than two for the same price that rip or tear.
FUL
Mon, 07/16/2012 - 23:24 — WakeCountyParentMy boys are rough on backpacks, so I buy ful. Target usually has at least one or two different styles, but I haven't yet done my school shopping this year, so don't know if they're out there yet.
I'm with you on your
Sun, 07/15/2012 - 14:55 — AmyDunn (author)I'm with you on your backpack philisophy!
We've always gone with Land's End, L.L. Bean or other sturdy, good-quality brands that offer a guarantee. I stick the receipt and tag in the file cabinet -- just in case.
All 3 of my kids each had one backpack that took them through elementary school, one for middle school and then one for high school. I think we've had to use the guarantee only once or twice and with no questions asked.
A little more money up front buy way less in the end and way less going to the landfill.