Saving - Top School Supply Deals Of The Week!

Here are some of my favorite back to school supply deals for the week.  Leave a comment and let us know what deals you are loving this week!

Don't forget about the $1 off $5 Crayola purchase coupon I posted about on Facebook.  Find it here before it is gone.

Toys R Us:
Crayola 24 ct Crayons 4/$1 (must by 4 and limit 8)

Shopko:
1-subject notebooks $.19
Elmers glue $.49
Fiskars scissors $.99
Crayola Washable Markers $1.99
Pack-It freezable lunch bag $15.99 (regular $39.99)
Fit & Fresh 14-piece lunch set $9.99 (regular $22.99)

Kmart:
Composition books $.25
Kleenex tissues (including 160 ct) $.99 with in-ad coupon
*note must be Reward Member (free to join) and no other coupons may be used with this deal.  Appears to be no limit for the deal and only need one coupon to get each box for $.99.  Often there are tear pads of the coupon by the product in-store.

Staples:
2-pocket folders $.01 limit 10 with $5 minimum store purchase
Staples glue $.01 limit 2 with $5 minimum store purchase
Pencil slide pockets $.01 limit 4 with $5 minimum store purchase

Target:
1-subject notebooks $.17 (reg price)
*several school related Target coupons available here
*Target will price match with competitor ad

Hy-Vee:
2-pocket folders $.15
Ruler $.15
Elmer's glue or 2 pack glue stick $.49
Scotch kids scissors $.50

Saving - Old Spice Bodywash $.99 at Shopko!

You can grab a nice deal this week at Shopko on Old Spice Bodywash.  It is on sale for $2.99.  Use the $2/1 coupon from the 1/1 PG insert and you can grab it for just $.99!

There is also a nice deal on Gillette Bodywash, also on sale for $2.99.  Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/1 PG insert to grab it for $1.99.

Saving - Holiday Clearance Sales!

There are several stores busy offering clearance prices on their holiday merchandise.  Below I have put together some of my findings.  I have also included a list of coupons you may want to clip and take with you if you are going out.

Please feel free to leave your clearance findings in the comments.  I would love to hear what you are all finding!  And if you have other favorite stores that I have not included, leave a comment with your findings as well!!

Hobby Lobby - 66% off Christmas items. I just love grabbing baking items (like sprinkles, cupcake wrappers, frostings) and craft items! And don't forget cute ornaments!

HyVee - It appeared most items left from their Christmas supply were marked down by 75% off.  I hope you find the same.  It seems many HyVees may price on different schedules.  The other day (when it was 50% off) I found holiday themed reusable shopping bags marked to $.50.  I am thinking these will make cute (and GREEN) gift bags next Christmas.  And at $.50, it will be harder to find gift bags this size for that price!

Michael's - Items marked down to 75% off. Enjoy grabbing the "stocking stuffer" items that are originally $1, now just $.25. Items like crayons, notepads and more are good any time of year for birthdays, spare of the moment projects, etc!

Shopko - Christmas items are marked anywhere from 50-75% off.  There are several clothing items marked down up to 60% off as well.  (Note: Be weary of their signage, it can be confusing!)

Target - went 70% off on all Christmas items, aside from a few select candy items still sitting at 30% off.  However, many candy items are included in the 70% off!

Toys are also beginning to be marked on clearance 30-50% off.  Am holding out yet again for those hot 70% clearance sales to get stocked up for birthdays/Christmas for 2012!

Walmart - some items are trickling in at 75% off on Christmas items, as others are still sitting at 50%.

Toys are also being marked down to 50% off. 

Holiday Clearance Shopping Tips:
*Don't take prices for face value.  It doesn't hurt to scan prices, you just may be surprised to find it is less than what the sign indicates (and it saves you from any negative surprises at the register)
*Scan aisles for "holiday themed" items that may not have been moved to the designated clearance section.  Things like Ziploc baggies, Kleenex, Aluminum Foil, soaps, etc!  If you locate some, SCAN THEM!  (I located 15 ct gallon size Ziploc baggies in the normal aisle at Walmart tonight, no sign, for just $.56.  There are coupons for $1.50/2 that made these Free!)
*Check for shopping carts loaded with items just sitting around the clearance area.  Now of course, be sure they are not a fellow shoppers first!  These are typically return carts or carts of items being moved over to the clearance area.  You just might find those special items that no one else has yet. 
*Relax and Have Fun!  It can get chaotic in some stores around the clearance aisles.  Don't let others ruin your fun of bargain shopping!  Enjoy yourself!

Coupons you may want to bring:
Reynolds Aluminum Foil 11/13 SS
Ziploc Baggies $1.50/2 or $1/2 12/4 SS or 11/20 RP
Ziploc Containers $1.50/2 12/4 SS or 11/20 RP
Ghiradelli (target cpn) $1/2 here
Nestle Christmas Characters Cookies $1/1 12/4 RP (found these marked to $1.75 at Target)
Pillsbury Cookie Dough $1/2 12/4 SS or 11/13 GM (also marked down at Target)
Kleenex Hand Towels $.75/1 12/4 SS
Scotch Tape $1/3 8/7 SS (expires today)
*Leave a comment if you know of others!

Saving - Shopko: Purchase Pillow Pet Get Wee Pillow Pet Free & More!

Shopko Kid's Deals of the Week! ALL TOYS ON SALE!!!  One of my favorite deals:

Purchase a Pillow Pet for $19.99, get a Pillow Pet Pee Wee Pet Free ($12.99 value)!

If you are shopping online, no code is necessary.  Simply add one Pillow Pet and one Pee Wee Pet to your shopping cart and the Pee Wee Pet will automatically adjust to $0.
Note: Score Free Shipping with $75 or more purchase.

Saving - FujiFilm 5x Digital Camera Bundle Pack $69.99 + Free Zhu Zhu Pet & Free Shipping! Plus Toys Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off!

Shopko Electronics SALE! All Cameras & Hundreds of more Electronics on Sale! FREE SHIPPING w/ a $50 Purchase!

Grab a cute Fujifilm Camera, with 4GB Fuji SD Card and camera case for $69.99. Plus get a Free Zhu Zhu pet and Free Shipping!

The Fujifilm AX300 Camera Bundle Pack is on sale for $79.99. 
*Get $10 off a $75 purchase when you use code: THANKS75
Note: Be sure to add all items in cart first before adding code, or free shipping may not show up.  If this happens remove this code and re-enter
*Receive Free Shipping with your purchase of $50 or more
*Plus, with any $25 purchase simply add a Zhu Zhu pet to your cart and it will automatically show as Free!

Also!  Shopko.com has a HUGE TOY Sale for Christmas!!! FREE SHIPPING w/ a $50 Purchase!

Many of the toys you will find marked as Buy 1 Get 1 50% off!  This includes things from Power Wheels to Lalaloopsy Dolls!
*Get $10 off a $75 purchase when you use code: THANKS75
Note: Be sure to add all items in cart first before adding code, or free shipping may not show up. If this happens remove this code and re-enter
*Receive Free Shipping with your purchase of $50 or more
*Plus, with any $25 purchase simply add a Zhu Zhu pet to your cart and it will automatically show as Free!

Shopko Electronics SALE! All Cameras & Hundreds of more Electronics on Sale! FREE SHIPPING w/ a $75 Purchase!

If you are looking for a nice tablet to get your fee wet in the tablet world...or maybe for your kiddos to play games, watch movies and more, Check out this nice 7" Sylvania Tablet for just $79.99!  Plus Free shipping!

Saving - Shopko 20% Off Purchase Through Monday (10/24)!

Heading to Shopko?  Grab this coupon good for 20% off your purchase.  The coupon is valid through Monday, 10/24.

There are exclusions, be sure to read the coupon for details.

Saving - Shopko 3-Day Sale Deals!

Shopko's 3-Day sale for Thursday, Friday and Saturday has a few good deals to grab.  Grab a few additional hot deals on school supplies.

Bic Classic Pens 10-ct (black, red or blue) $.58
Use $1/2 7/31 SS
= $.16 for 2
*limit 2 each

Marble Composition Book 4.58

Crayola 10 ct Markers $.98

Fiskars 5'' Kids' Scissors $.98

Elmers School Glue $.25

Crayola Crayons 24 ct $.25

70 ct Notebook or 2 pocket folder $.15

I also found these 24 ct #2 pencils for $.68

Plus - Shopko has a current deal going on where you purchase $30 in select Procter & Gamble brands, you can submit for a $10 Free MasterCard Card!  This offer is valid on purchases through 9/30/11. All items must be purchased in one transaction.  If you don't find the forms in your store by your favorite P&G brands, ask for the rebate form!  There are several of the P&G brands included.

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 3 Charmin Toilet Paper 24 double roll $11.99 each
= $35.97
Use 3 $.25/1 7/31 PG
= $35.22
Submit for $10 MasterCard
= $25.22 for 48 double rolls or $.53 a double roll

Saving - Free $5 Shopko Gift Card With $25 iTunes!

If you are a fan of iTunes, you might wanna head on over to Shopko!

With the purchase of a $25 iTunes card, you will receive a Free $5 Shopko card.

Offer is valid through 8/27/11, while supplies last.

Saving - Shopko Top School Deals PLUS Teachers Save Extra 15% 7/27!

There are a couple nice Shopko back to school deals this week.  AND if you are a teacher (show your ID), you can get an extra 15% off your in-store purchase on Wednesday 7/27!

Back to School Deals:

$.15
2-pocket folder
70 page Notebook

$.25
Crayola 24 ct Crayons
Elmer's 4 oz School Glue

$.59
Papermate Eagle 12 ct pens
Scotch 2-pk glue sticks

Saving - Shopko Clearance Alert! 4th of July 90% Off!

While we are on the topic of clearance, I will throw out to those that may have a Shopko around that we found some great clearance deals on 4th of July holiday items & a Zhu Zhu pet toy.

Again products and availability will vary by store, but definitely some cute deals to be had if you find it at your store too!

One of my favorite finds were these cute girl's socks (that can can certainly be warn any time of the year) $.33 a pair!  I found these in the girl's section.

I also grabbed a super cute wooden red, white & blue stars "Welcome" sign, but did not get a picture of it.  So you will just have to take my word for it...but it ended up being $1.19! 

I also took a swing through the toy clearance, which still seemed a bit higher priced, however did find this Zhu Zhu pet toy for $1.99, normally $19.99 (so a savings of 90%)!

Keep your eyes posted and share your hot finds with the rest of the readers!

Saving - PBRbor Day Rebate Form! States: SD, MN & MO! Plus Updated Plant List!

Well, let's just say that this post is more of a heads up post as I cannot really point you to an actual deal...you will just want to keep your eyes open for this one!

While visiting a local liquor store to grab the hubby and I a little beverage a few days ago, I came across (what I consider) an awesome rebate offer from Pabst Blue Ribbon!

No purchase of beer necessary.  Just send in your reciept including your garden center or garden supply purchase of $5 or more and they will send you a rebate check for $5!

Purchases must be made between 4/10/11 and 6/15/11.  So if you are like me and looking for ways to save money on your yard this year, keep your eyes open for the rebate form pictured above!  Ooooh, I am excited! :-)

And if you are interested, I updated a few of the prices on the price comparison list of plants and soil.  Enjoy!

Saving - Toy Comparison Shopping!

Here is a look at the price comparison of some hot toys this holiday season.  The lowest price is highlighted in green:

Toy Name	Shopko	Walmart	Target	Kmart	Toys R Us
Dinosaur Train Interactive Bors Tyrannosaurus	$29.99	$39.97 set	$34.99** ($24.99)	?	$39.99
Leapster Explorer	?	$59.00	$59.99 pc	$64.99	$59.99
GoGo My Walkin Pup	?	$49.00	$49 pc**($39)	$51.49	$49.99
Toy Story 3 Space Shooter	?	$15.00	$17.79* ($12.79)	?	?
Follow Me Thomas	?	$39.97	$44.49* ($37.99)	$37.00	$39.99
Lalaloopsy Doll	?	$20.00	$19.99 pc	$19.99	$24.99^
DQ Blizzard Maker	$19.99	$24.54	$29.99** ($19.99)	$29.99	$24.99^
Dance Star Mickey	?	$64.00	$59.99 pc	$64.99	$59.99
V-Reader Animated E-Book System	?	$54	$54.99 pc	$54.99	$54.99
Monopoly U-Build	?	$15.00	$17.99* ($12.99)	$19.99	14.99***
CupOnk	?	$10.00	$13.99* ($8.99)	$14.99	12.99***

Walmart, Target and Toys R Us pricing information mostly came from their holiday toy books, however a couple prices came from online.

Shopko prices came from their newest flier out today.  Prices valid through 11/20.

Kmart prices came from online.

*$5 Store Coupon Available
**$10 Store Coupon Available
***Rebate Available
^Additional item free with purchase

Saving - Shopko Now Accepting Printable Coupons!

Shopko is now accepting printable coupons from the Internet.  I noticed in their Sunday insert that they indicated they would accept the Toy Story 3 printable so I contacted them to see if something had changed.  Here is the email response I received from them:

Based on feedback from our customers and teammates, we have reviewed our policy with regards to accepting manufacturer coupons printed from the internet.

Based on the information we learned from our competitors and from our coupon clearinghouse, Shopko WILL begin accepting manufacturer internet coupons - with the exception of internet coupons for free items (free and/or BOGO Free).  Manufacturer coupons can not be photo copied. We reserve the right to refuse a coupon.  Keep the feedback coming. Your opinion does matter to us. I hope you understand our past position and give us the chance to continue serving you as a Customer in the future.

This is great news for couponers in the Sioux Falls area, as this gives us another outlet to use some of those great coupons we find on the web.  Hopefully they won't have issues with fraud and this benefit as a customer of Shopko will continue.