Project Back to School – Round Up Week 3 (7/24)

Project Back to School continues! Here is a round up of the best Back to Schools deals for the week of July 24 – 30. The biggest deals this week are the FREE backpacks at Office Max (also available online). The hottest deals are in red. Happy shopping!

(Check out my haul from last week below and running total. Remember supplies I purchase are being donated locally.)

CVS

• Paper Mate grip pens 8 ct $1.99 = $1.99 Ecb (limit 1) = FREE
• Caliber 1-subject notebook 70-80 sheets 4/$0.99 (limit 8 ) = $0.25 each

Office Depot

$0.01 Deals

• Tug 2-Hole Manual Pencil Sharpener 1¢ (limit 3 per household)

• Get 100% Back in MaxPerks Rewards when you purchase any backpack, tote, or messenger. Note, you should be able to use the $5 off $25 Staples coupon on the backpacks to reduce your out-of-pocket cost, but you will only get back what you paid in rewards. (More details here - available online)

$0.01 Deals

• OfficeMax 8.5 x 11 Mutlipurpose Paper 500 sheet $6.99 – $6.98 Back in MaxPerks Rewards = $0.01

BOGO Deals

• Pentel Wow! Blue or Black Ballpoint Pens 12 pack
• Pentel EnerGel-X or EnerGel Deluxe Retractable Medium-Point Pens 3 pack
• OfficeMax Filler Paper
• Schoolio Crayons 8 pack or Washable Paints
• Schoolio Washable Broadline or Fineline Markers 8 ct.
• OfficeMax Antistatic Monitor Wipes and Compressed Gas Duster Combo Pack

2 For $3 Deals

• Avery or Elmer’s Glue Sticks 3 pack
• Sharpie Blue or Black Pens 2 pack
• OfficeMax 3-Subject Notebook

2 For $5 Deals

• Ticonderoga #2 Pencils 24 pack
• Scotch Magic Tape 3 pack
• OfficeMax 5-Subject Notebook

2 For $7 Deals

• Book Sox Stretchable Book Covers
• BIC 0.7mm Metallic Mechanical Pencils 24 pack
• Pentel RSVP Fine or Medium-Point Ballpoint Pens 5 pack

Buy 2 Get 1 Free Deals

• Expo or Sharpie Markers and Highlighters
• All [IN] Place Heavy-Duty View Binders
• Officemax Insertable and Write-on Dividers

Staples

Coupon in flyer $5 off $25 (can use at Staples, Office Depot or Office Max)

Easy Rebate Deals

• Pental RSVP Ballpoint Pens Black 5 pack $4 – $4 Easy Rebate = FREE
• Staples Case (10 Reams) of Copy Paper $35.99 – $26 East Rebate = $9.99 – $5 off $25 coupon = $4.99 for 10 reams of paper
• Staples Multipurpose Copy Paper $5.99 – $5.49 Easy Rebate = $0.50
• Kodak 4×6 Photo Paper $13.99 – $12.99 Easy Rebate = $1

Rewards Deals

• Backpacks – get 50% back in rewards on any backpack, limit 1. (Note, you can use your $5 off $25 coupon with this to reduce your out-of-pocket expense, but you will also reduce the amount you get back in rewards.)

$0.01 Deals (limit 2, $5 min purchase)

• Sharpie Accent Highlighters 2 pack 
• #2 Yellow Pencils 8 pack
• Staples 3×5 Index Cards 100 pack

50¢ Deals (Limit 2)

• Staples Poly Covered 1-subject Spiral Notebook
• Avery 5-Tab Dividers

$1 Deals (Limit 2)

• Staples Stickies Portable Notes
• Staples Poly Zip Envelope
• Letter Size Expandable Envelopes With Elastic Closure
• Staples Pushpins, Binder Clips and Paper Clips
• RoseArt Classic Washable Markers
• Staples 5.5″ x 4.25″ Fat Memo Books 200 Sheets
• Mini Legal Pads 50 Sheets 3/pack

$2 Deals (Limit 2)

• Ticonderogo #2 Pencils 12/pack
• Staples Accel 1 Subject Notebook 100 sheets
• Post-It 1/2″ Unprinted Tape Flags
• EnduraGlide Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip
• Bic Brite Liner Assorted Highlighters 5 pack
• Staedtler 2-Hole Pencil Sharpener
• Clorox Disinfectant Wipes 35 ct.
• Softsoap Hand Soap 7.5 oz.
• Germ-X Hand Sanitizer 8 oz.

$3 Deals

• Bic Mark-It Permanent Markers Fine Tip 5 pack
• Crayola Dry-Erase Markers 4 pack
• Crayola Washable Dry-Erase Crayons 8 pack
• Master Lock Combination Lock
• 11″ x 14″ Double-Sided Dry Erase Board
• Kleenex Standard Facial Tissue 2 boxes
• Sharpie Liquid Pencil 2 pack
• Stretch Pencil Box

$5 Deals

• 8.5″ x 11″ 3D Dry Erase Board with Marker
• BIC BU3 Ballpoint Pens 18 pack
• Westcott 8″ Economy Scissors 3 pack
• Staedtler 8 Piece Geometry Set
• Staples Letter/Legal File Box with Hinged Lid
• Staples Letter/Legal Size Tote
• Really Useful 9L Clear Box

Target

$0.50

• Translucent Pencil Box

$0.99

• Crayola Colored Pencils 12 count
• USA Gold Pencils 12 count
• Mead notebooks, folders and composition books

Walgreens

$0.99

• Crayola Colored Pencils
• 3-Subject Notebook
• Composition Book

In-ad coupons (limit 3)

• $0.99 Pilot Easy Touch Pens
• $0.19 Mini Memo or Composition Book
• $0.39 Pencil Sharpener or Sharpie Marker
• $0.99 #2 Pencils 24 count or Mechanical Pencils 3 count
• $0.69 Sharpie Highlighters or Paper Mate Pens 2 packs

The Suburban Mom’s Project Back to School Results from last week. (Note, my grand total is going to be higher this year than last because last year I was able to combine coupons with 100% back deals to “make” money, this year all percent back deals are after coupons.)

Project Back to School – Round Up Week 2 (7/17)

Project Back to School continues! Here is a round up of the best Back to Schools deals for the week of July 17 – 24. This week, I decided to post more of the deals available and highlight the ones I am buying in red (the hottest deals). I am not saying the ones in black aren’t good deals, they are, but they aren’t the very hottest prices. I hope this helps!

(Check out my haul from last week below.)

Target

• $0.50 Scotch Magic Tape – $0.50 Target Web Coupon = FREE
• 2 x $0.50 Bic Crystal Ballpoint Pens 10-pack – $1/2 Coupon = FREE
• PaperMate Pens 10 ct (blue, black or red)- $1 Target Web Coupon = FREE
• $0.80 6-pack Glue Sticks (Rose Art)
• $1 Up & Up 1″ Binders
• $0.50 Sharpie Highlighters 2-pack
• $0.50 Mead Five Star Poly Folders
• $1 Drawing Paper 40-ct
• $1 Construction Paper Pad 96-ct
• $1 Westcott Soft Touch 12″ Ruler, Protractor, or Compass
• $1 Up & Up Tab Dividers 5-ct
• $4.00 Licensed Lunch Boxes

Walmart

• 1-Subject Spiral Notebooks (Wide Rule) – $0.20
• Dixon 24-pack Pencils – $0.94
• Crayola 10ct. Markers – $0.97
• Crayola Washable 10ct. Markers – $1.97
• Crayola Colored Pencils – $0.97
• CraZart Brand Crayons – $0.25
• Elmers 2 pack glue stick – $0.40
• Fiskars Blunt and Sharp point scissors – $1.47
• 10 ct. BIC Crystal Pens (Black, Blue and Red) – $0.97
• 40 pack pencil top erasers – $0.97
• 3 Pack Sharpie Markers – $1.47

Staples

Easy Rebate Deals

• Bic Highlighters 5 pack $4 – Easy Rebate $4 = FREE
• Hammermill 8.5″ x 11″ CopyPlus Copy Paper 500 Sheets (Limit 2)
  $5.99  - $4.99  Easy Rebate = $1
• Staples Photo Plus 4″x6″ Paper Gloss 60-pack
  $9.99 - $9.49 Easy Rebate = $0.50

$0.50 Deals (Limit 2)

• Staples Translucent Box
• Staples Dual Pencil Sharpener
• Wescott 12″ Ruler
• Staples paper clips
• Avery 5-tab Dividers
• Staples Hole Punch
• Staples Mini Composition Book
• Staples Magnetic Bulldog Clips
• Staples Clipboard (5.5″x9″)

$1 Deals (Limit 2)

• Staples Assorted Mechanical Pencils (0.7mm) 12 pack
• Staples Dry-Erase Board Eraser
• #10 Envelope Pull & Seal 25 pack
• 8.5″ Dry-Erase Board With Marker
• Bic Brite Liner Retractable Highlighters 5 pack
• Paper Mate Sharp Writer Mechanical Pencils (0.7mm) 5 pack
• Ticonderoga #2 Check Pencils 4 pack
• RoseArt Washable Markers Classic 10 pack
• Staedtler Noris Club #2 Colored Golf Pencils 12 pack
• Staedtler 6″ 180-Degree Protractor
• Pentel WOW! Gel Colors Sparkle Barrel Pens Assorted 4 pack
• Stretch Pencil Box Assorted Colors
• Bic Clic Ballpoint Pens Black 5 pack
• Staples Glue Sticks 4 pack
• Staples 3″x5″ Memo Book 80 Sheets
• 5.5″ x 8.5″ Dry Erase Board With Marker
• Staples 3″x5″ Memo Book With Magnetic Closure 60 sheets
• Avery 1″ Black and Blue Durable Binder
• Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens 4 pack
• 0.14 L Really Useful Box

• BIC White-Out Correction Tape
• Locker Planet Magnetic Locker Accessories FrameExpo Dry-Erase Board Cleaner
• Avery 1″ Durable View Binder
• Carolina Notebooks and Composition Books
• Really Useful 1.6 Storage Box
• 8″ x 5″ Top -Wire Pad 80 Sheets
• Staples 5″x3″ Memo Books 75 Sheets
• 8.5″ x 11″ Monthly Calendar Dry-Erase Board With Marker

$3 Deals

• Master Lock Combination Lock
• Energel Xpress Retractable Rollerball Pens
• # 6 3/4 Security Envelopes White (20lb)

$5 Deals

• Locker Planet Locker Accessories Dry Erase Board
• Staples Stickies 3×3 Notes 18 pack
• Omnitech Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener
• Scotch Moving & Storage Tape 3 pack
• Staples Letter/Legal Size SureFit Blue Storage Boxes

Office Depot

• Office Depot Brand Multipurpose White Copy Paper (Limit 2)
  $6.49 - $5.49 Rebate = $1

$0.25 Deals (Limit 5)

• Crayola Crayons 24 pack
• Office Depot Brand Notebook Filler Paper 150 sheets
• Office Depot Brand Plastic Ruler 12″
• Office Depot Brand Stick Pens 10 pack

$1 Deals

• (2) Sharpie Permanent Markers (colored ones!)
• (10) Office Depot Brand 2 pocket folders (w/o prong)

Walgreens

• Penway Pencils 10 ct – $0.19
• Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 5 ct – $0.19
• Penway or Wexford 1″ binder – $0.49
• Penway or Wexford Pocket Folders (no prong) – $0.09
• Splash Mini Highlighter – $0.09
• RoseArt Glue Sticks 3 ct – $0.49
• RoseArt Glue – $0.49
• Penway Sheet Protectors 10 ct – $0.49
• 1 Subject Notebooks – $0.39

The Suburban Mom’s Project Back to School Results from last week. (I missed a couple deals I wanted to get b/c I didn’t make it to the stores until late in the week , but I still did well.)

Office Depot 55% Off USPS Shipment Today

Office Depot has a great coupon available on their Facebook page this morning.  You can save 55% off a single USPS package shipment today only including both Priority and Express Mail packages.  This is a rare coupon as I cannot remember ever seeing one before for USPS.

If you have been procrastinating getting a package mailed, might as well save some money on it.  You can print the coupon here.

Upcoming Office Depot School Supply Deals – Free Backpack with $10 Purchase

Here is a preview of Office Depot’s upcoming school supply deals starting Sunday August 1st. There will be a free backpack offer ($6.99 value) with a $10 minimum purchase.  Limit 2 per person, 6 colors to choose from.

Sixteen Great School Supplies Under $2

• Office Depot 6″ Protractor $0.05 (Limit 3)
• Office Depot Poly 2-Pocket Portfolios with or without Prongs – $0.25 (Limit 5)
• Office Depot Brand BallPoint Stick Pens (10pk.) – $0.25 (Limit 3)
• Office Depot Wood Metal-Edge Rulers – $0.50 (Limit 3)
• Scholastic Standard Crayons (24-pk.) – $0.69
• Office Depot Brand Pink Erasers (3-pk) – $0.79
• Office Depot Wood Pencils (12pk.) – $0.99
• Space Saver Pencil Case (Assorted Colors) $0.99
• Scholastic Glue Sticks (4pk.) – $0.99
• Schoolwoks 5″ Kid Scissors (2-pk.) -$0.99
• Office Depot Value Notebook Filler Paper (150-pk) – $1
• Color Pencils, Paper Mate Expressions Mini Pens & Erasers $1 each
• Oxford Index Cards (100pk.) – $1.29
• Wilson Jones 1″ Poly Binder (Asst. colors) $1.49
• Sharpie Accent Generation Highlighters (5pk.) – $1.99
• Select Sharpie, Paper Mate Expressions & Paper Mate EaraseMate Pens $2 each

(Thanks Frugal Living and Having Fun)

Office Depot – Make $9 Buying These School Supplies

Here is another Back To School moneymaker.  You can make around $9 after-rebate buying these three items at Office Depot now through July 17th.

Here’s what you need to buy:

• MrSketch Scented Markers 12-pk for $7.99 ($7.99 Visa Card Rebate)
• Swingline Light Touch Reduced Effort Stapler for $13.99 ($13.99 Swingline Rebate)
• Pentel Quicker Clicker Mechanical Pencils 2-pk for $7.49 ($6.49 Visa Card Rebate)

Total will be $29.47 and then use the $10 off $25 coupon making your total $19.47 + tax.  Send in for your rebates and you will receive a total of $28.47 back. Be sure to review each rebate form to ensure you purchase the correct products.

(Thanks MojoSavings)