Kristie’s Tips to Saving on Back-to-School Items

Hi couponers!

It’s only July, but the kids will be back in school before you know it. Many of the stores are already promoting back-to-school items. This is the time to stock up for the entire year at a fraction of the cost!

Here’s a snapshot at some of the best deals on back-to-school items I’ve seen so far. Try to not pay more for the following items to get you and your kids ready for the upcoming school year.

• Stock up on BIC Ball Point Pens when you can get them for $.25!
• Try not to pay more than $.50 for the 24-pack of Crayola markers and $.25 for RoseArt crayons because most retailers mark these down almost 80% off retail price this time of year.
• Lexar marks down its 8 GB USB drives to less than $10.00 this time of year. You could probably buy just one of these and still not exceed the storage limit by school’s end.
• Avery sells its subject binders for as low as $1.00. Be careful, because there’s often a limit on this item at this price. Avery also sells 5-tab dividers for as low as $.01 to go with the binders.
• Hewlett Packard and Dell laptops are selling at the lowest price of the year right now (besides Christmas), with some starting at just $599.00. Make sure to check out laptop coupon codes to maximize your savings.
• Post It sells its sticky notes for $1.00 or less. Who doesn’t need those any time of the year?
• During this time of year, 3M offers a “Buy One, Get One Free” promotion on many of its products, including labels.
• Try not to pay more than $.20 for a 2-pack of Elmer’s glue sticks!
• You can find Papermate’s 10-pack of pens priced as low as $.30 right now at many retailers.
• Mead also offers a “Buy One, Get One Free” promotion on many of its products, including 4-pocket portfolios or 5-subject notebooks. Use a coupon on the first item to double your savings!

Make a list ahead of time to reduce impulse buying and set limits on what your kids really need. Often times teachers will mail you a list for the upcoming school year and ask that you buy specific items to help stock the classroom for that year.