Back to School 2012 - Week 1

It's that time of year again! I will definitely be shopping the Back To School deals this year for two reasons: 1) Pinterest (yup! super addicted!) and 2) my OWN classroom! I am so excited to begin my teaching career!

Just like last year, in order to get the best Back to School deals, it's best to pick up a few featured items each week before school begins. A few of my favorite bargains from this week are:

Walgreens:

Wexford Flexible Protractor/Ruler - 2/$1

Sharpie Marker (individual) - $.39

5 Tab Divider- $.39

10pk Sheet Protectors - $.39

Wexford Sticky Notes (280pk) - $.39

2-Pocket Portfolio - $.39

Fiskars Kids Scissors - $.99

Wexford/Penway Erasers (15pk cap or 2pk pink) - $.29

Mini Memo/Composition Book - 5/$1

Clear Plastic Pencil Box - $.69

Office Depot:

OD Brand Ruler/Protractor - $.10

Wilson Jones 1" Poly Binder - $.50

Scholastic Glue Sticks 4pk - $.50

Bic White-Out Correction Tape - $.50

Fiskars 7" Student Scissors - $3

Office Max:

Crayons, Ruler, Sharpener - Free after $5 minimum purchase

Paper Mate Ballpoint Pens (10pk, blue or black) - $.10

Dixon #2 Pencils (10pk) - $.10

OM Glue Sticks (4pk) - $.50

OM Fill Paper (100 sheets) - $.50

Sandisk Cruzer 8GB Flash Drive - $7.99

Wide or College Rule Notebooks (70ct.) - $1

Westcott 8" Scissors - $2

3-Subject Wide or College Rule Notebooks (180ct.) - $3

Target:

Bic Mechanical Pencils (8ct.) - $.99

Crayola Colored Pencils (12ct.) -$.99

Mead Folders, Notebooks, Composition Books - $.99

up & up #2 Pencils (24ct.) - $1

up & up Index Cards (100ct.) - $.49

Free Embark lunch kit ($9.99 value) when you buys Embark back pack ($22 value)

Please pick up a few extra supplies (if you can afford it) to help other kids that are going back to school. Send them with your own child or contact your child's teacher to arrange to drop items off. Every little bit helps! =)

Menards: Save 11% on EVERYTHING!!

From May 19th through May 28th, 2012, get an 11% mail-in-rebate on you ENTIRE purchase!!

If you've been waiting for the right time to do those home improvement projects or waiting to get your garden started, now's the time!! Save 11% in every single department throughout the store, save on your painting projects, decks, sheds, power tools, EVERYTHING!!

The rebate comes in the form of a merchandise credit check and takes about 6-8 weeks for processing.

Amazon: $.25 MP3 Deal of the Day: Drake "Take Care" Album

You can also score Drake's Take Care album for only $.25 today. If you're not familiar with Drake, he's been a big hit in rap world for the past year or so. He's also caused a lot of controversy with other rappers, you either love him or hate him! This album does contain explicit lyrics.

Amazon: $.25 MP3 Deal of the Day: Guns N Roses- Greatest Hits

Check it out! Score Guns N Roses Greatest Hits album for only 25 cents from Amazon!! Get it while you still can! 

Amazon: $.25 MP3 Deal of the Day: Coldplay

Today's deal of the day from Amazon Music is "Mylo Xyloto" by Coldplay. It's hard to tell how long the price will be good for, so get it while you can!

Amazon: $.25 MP3 Deal of the Day: Lady Antebellum

Here's today's music deal of the day from Amazon! Lady Antebellum "Own the Night". For only 25 cents, get it while it's HOT!

Amazon: $.25 MP3 Deal of the Day

I apologize for not posting yesterday about Amazon's MP3 Deal of the Day (which was "Now That's What I Call Music 41"), I guess Amazon is having some sort of deal for a week in which they will offer a different album for only a quarter each day!

Today's $.25 Deal of the Day:
Lil Wayne- Tha Carter IV

I love being able to download entire albums for as little as possible! Please note that if you're not familiar with Lil Wayne, his lyrics are explicit and may not be appropriate for young listeners.

Enjoy your music! Keep an eye out for tomorrow's deal!

Big Lots: 20% Off ENTIRE Purchase 3/4/12 Only!

Click here for your 20% off coupon at Big Lots! Good Sunday, 03/04/12 only!

*Remember, Big Lots does not accept Manufacturer Coupons. Be sure to take advantage of these savings!

Sam's Club: Free One Day Pass!

Right now, Sam's Club is offering a FREE one day shopping pass.  If you would like to check out Sam's Club, print your shopping pass here!

The coupon is good until the end of the month, January 31, 2012. Enjoy!

Thanks to Wichita Coupons.

Papa John's Customer Appreciation Days Jan. 10-12 (Wichita)

I just received a flyer for Papa John's Customer Appreciation Days in today's paper, it's a pretty decent deal for any pizza lover!

When: Jan. 10-12, 2012
What: 2 Large, 1-topping pizzas for only $11.99

Order online at www.papajohns.com and enter promo code: Wichita15

Menards: Save 11% on EVERYTHING!

From December 31st through January 8th, get an 11% mail-in-rebate on ALL of your purchases!

The rebate comes in the form of a merchandise credit check and takes around 6-8 weeks for processing.

Sign up for FREEBIES and COUPONS from Vocalpoint

This has got to be one of my most FAVORITE websites ever! Click here to sign up to become a member of the Vocalpoint Community and get in on some awesome FREEBIES, SAMPLES and COUPONS!

It's a female-only (sorry, guys!) market research program from Tremor, a division of P&G. Once you receive the freebies, samples and coupons; go back to your profile and simply write a review of the product(s).

Don't wait, sign up today!

*You will either be "accepted" or "declined" a membership to Vocalpoint. Not all memberships are guaranteed.

Papa Murphy's Special: $5 Large One-Topping Pizza!

I have to give my husband FULL credit for this find. He decided that he wanted Papa Murphy's last night for supper so we went to pick up our pizza...we stumbled onto a FABULOUS deal!

From August 25 - August 27, pick up a large one-topping pizza for only $5!! That's $2 less than normal! We LOVE the Take 'N Bake pizza from here the best! We even picked up a couple extra for the freezer. The best part: NO COUPON REQUIRED!! =)

FREE Admission to the Sedgwick County Zoo (Wichita)- This Weekend Only!

Happy 40th Birthday to the Sedgwick County Zoo! Thanks to Dillons and KAKELAND, admission is FREE this weekend to celebrate! On Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, be sure to stop out to the Zoo anytime from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to get in on the Birthday Celebration! On top of this, the first 3,000 people each day will receive a FREE birthday cupcake!

Come check out your favorite animals with your entire family!

A special thanks to Kansas Coupons for sharing the information with me!

FREE Sample of Downy's Unstopables

Downy's Facebook page is giving away TWO MILLION samples of their new product, "Unstopables". This is an in-wash scent booster for your clothes. I have tried it before and I love it for my towels and bedding!

Simply "like" Downy on Facebook and sign up to receive a free sample- it's that easy!

Kmart: Double Coupons This Week!

It's a Double-Coupon-Event at Kmart this week (8/20/11-8/27/11)!

Kmart will double manufacturer coupons up to $.99.

In order to qualify for the double coupons, you must be a member of "Shop Your Way Rewards". If you are not a member, it's FREE to sign up- and is really like almost any other store loyalty program. You may sign up at the Customer Service Counter.

At Kmart, you are only allowed 4 "like" coupons per transaction. Double-check the policy before you try (I thought it was 5 "like" coupons).

You can also stack your manufacture coupons with Kmart's Super Coupons, which can be found in the ad and in the store.

Take advantage of the Double-Coupon-Event while it's here! =)

Walgreens Preview (8/21/11-8/21/11)

Register Reward (RR) deals at Walgreens this week:

Dial Nutriskin Bodywash: $3.99, get $3RR =$.99

Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief Toothpaste or Toothbrush: $4.99, get $4RR =$.99

Crest 3D White Toothpaste: 2/$5.00, get $3RR =2/$2.00

Dove or Degree Antiperspirant/Deodorant: 2/$4, get $1RR = 2/$3

Always 20-48 pk; Select Maxi 68-120 pk; Tampax 40 pk: 2/$11, get $4RR = 2/$7

KY Yours & Mine 2 pk: $14.95, get $5RR = $9.95

Just For Me or Soft & Beautiful Relaxer kit or Texturizer: $4.99, get $4RR = $.99

Organix Hair Care: 2/$12, get $5RR = 2/$7

Huggies Slip-on: $9.49, get $2RR = $7.49

ProGlide or Venus Razor: $9.99, get $4RR = $5.99

Dove or Degree Personal Care: 3/$18, get $6RR = 3/$12

Airwick Freshmatic or Lysol Neutra Air: $7.99, get $3RR = $4.99

All 2x Laundry Detergent (96 load): $9.99, get $1RR = $8.99

Household Products (Drano, Scrubbing Bubbles, Pledge): 2/$7, get $1RR =2/$6

M&Ms (9.9-12oz): 2/$5, get $1RR = 2/$4

Kellogg's Cookies & Crackers, Cheez-its, Rice Krispie Treats: 4/$10, get $5RR = 4/$5


Get a sneak peek of tomorrow's ad tonight to plan your savings at:

http://images.iheartwags.com/ad_scan…821/082111.pdf

Back to School Deals - Week 2

In order to get the best Back to School deals, it looks like it's best to pick up a few featured items each week before school begins. After flipping through this week's ads, the best deals that I found were:

Walgreens:
1 Subject Notebook - $.29
10 pk No. 2 pencils - $.19
Filler paper (130 sheets) - 2/$1 24 pk Crayola crayons - Free (after $1 RR)
Backpacks or Totes - B1G1 FREE

Mead Five Star Notebooks - B1G1 FREE

2 Pocket Folder - $.09

10 pk Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils - $.39

Index cards (100 pk) - $.39

Penway Erasers - $.39

Sheet protectors - $.39

1" Binder - $.39

5 Tab Divider - $.39

Index Card Holder or Pencil case - $.39

Elmer's Glue - $.29 (with in-ad coupon)

10 pk Paper Mate Stick Pens - $.29

10 ct. Crayola Markers - $.99

2 pk Uniball Gel Pen - $.99

Pencil box or Pouch - $.59

Crayola White Poster Board - $.29

Individual school supplies - $.09

Wood ruler - $.19

Mead Five Star Binders - $9.99

TI Scientific Calculator - $8.99

Tech Gear Zippered Binder - $6.99 (Great for organizing coupons!)

Office Max:
Filler Paper (100 sheets)  - $.01
10 pk Paper Mate Pens - $.10

Poly 2-pocket Folders - $.25
Office Max glue/glue sticks combo pack - $.50
10 pk Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils - $.75

Target:
Mead Five Star 1-Subject Notebooks - $1.00
90 ct. Post-its - $1.00

3 pk Sharpie Highlighters - $1.00

2 pk Sharpies - $1.00

RoseArt Glue Sticks/School Glue - $.20

10 ct. RoseArt Markers/Colored Pencils - $.50 (receive 24 ct. crayons FREE!)

Wooden ruler, Pencil box, Binder pouch - $.50

Standard-size Book Covers - $.50

Poly folder - $.50

10 ct. Paper Mate Eagle Pens - $.50

100 ct. Index Cards - $.50

Mead 1-subject Notebook - $.50

8 ct. Bic Mechanical Pencils - $.90

Dillons:
1 Subject Notebook - $.15
24 pk Crayola Crayons - $.25
2-pocket Folder - $.15

Elmer's Glue - $.69Filler paper (150 sheet) - $.75

Toys R Us:
B1G1 FREE - Crayola Products
FREE Lunch Kit when you buy Backpack
12pk Crayola Colored Pencils - $1.00

Office Depot:
Scholastic School Glue - $.01
5 pk Sharpies - $1.00
Flexible Binder - $.50

Foray Pens - $.50

3 pk Erasers - $.50

Staple Remover - $.50

4 pk Paper Mate Pens - $1.00

Kmart:

24pk Crayola Crayons - $.25
2pk Elmer's School Glue - $.25

10 ct. No. 2 Pencils - $.25

Plastic Ruler - $.25

12 pk Paper Mate Eagle Pens - $.25

2-pocket Folders - $.25

Crayola Colored Pencils - $1.00

1" Binder - $1.00

88 ct. Construction Paper - $1.00

10 ct. RoseArt Markers - $1.00

10 ct. Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils - $1.00

Pick up a few extra supplies to help other kids that are going back to school. Send them with your own child or contact your child's teacher to arrange to drop items off. Every little bit helps! =)

Great Lash Saturdate @ Walgreens (08/06/11) = FREE Cosmetics Bag!

Head to your local Walgreens tomorrow, Saturday Aug. 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Great Lash Saturdate Event! Purchase Great Lash Mascara and receive a complimentary Maybelline New York cosmetics bag (while supplies last)!

Here's a $1/1 Great Lash coupon to use along with the B1G1 50% off deal going on now!

This is good at ALL Walgreens!

FREE Open House at Sam's Club!

Don't have a Sam's Club membership? No problem! This weekend only (Aug. 5th - Aug. 7th) your local Sam's Club is offering you a chance to visit their warehouse without having to pay for a membership. Their August Back-to-Class Open House is going on now! Store hours are from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

If you like what you see, you can join for $40 a year (I currently have this membership, it's pretty basic) or you can upgrade to the $100 a year membership that include additional savings and coupon offers good only at Sam's.

Remember, Sam's Club does not accept coupons.