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 - Toys R Us Crayola Deal!

Toys R Us has a nice Crayola deal going on this week, which coincides with a deal they are offering in their toy book catalog.

This week's deal (through 11/17/12)
Purchase $19.99 in Crayola arts and craft products receive the Twistable Crayons set $11.99 value FREE

Toy book deal (through 11/21/12)
Purchase $19.99 in Crayola arts and craft products receive the Pip Squeaks set $10.99 value FREE

Combine both of these deals through this Saturday 11/17 to grab both items Free with a $19.99 purchase!  As you can see the above receipt, one purchase of $19.99 or more will trigger both items to ring in for Free!

This is a great way to score some fun and creative gifts for Christmas!

AND if you have seen the $3 off $10 Crayola purchase coupon inside your Kraft String Cheese packages, you will be able to save even more! (Spend $19.99 before coupon - $3 coupon will not affect the trigger of the free items.)

Local Tip: HyVee on 49th/Louise has the Kraft String Cheese packages with the coupon inside on price decline for $2 a package!  (This is a special display near the meat case.)  Plus use the $.75/1 Kraft String Cheese coupon from 10/28 SS to grab them for $1.25!

Also, be sure to check out additional mail in savings from Crayola here.

Saving - Huggies Santa Diapers As Low As $3 Today!

Babies R Us has the Huggies Little Movers Santa jumbo pack diapers on sale through 12/10 for just $5 a pack.  Grab the $2/1 Little Movers coupon from the 11/20 SS and get them for just $3!

Sooooooo glad that Sioux Falls finally got a Babies R Us!  Now, after I have purchased these diapers (due to their incredibly hard to pass up price) I wonder....is it wrong to buy "fun" diapers while trying to potty train?  We are supposed to be focusing on getting into the Incredible Hulk, Spiderman and Captain American underwear.  I hope these do not slow our progress because they are fun, Santa diapers! lol!

Don't have a Babies R Us around you or prefer not running to the store?  You can still grab these diapers at Toys R Us online for $5.  Not a bad price, even without a coupon. 

Be sure to shop through Ebates though, because you will be able to earn 7% cashback!  Why not!

Saving - *Hot* Mars Bagged Candy $1.50/1 Coupon!

Head over here to grab a $1.50/1 package of Mars candy!  This coupon does have a small Walmart logo on it, with the words "available at Walmart", however is a manufacturer coupon and should be okay to use elsewhere.

Keep in mind that both Toys R Us and Walgreens have a sale on these candies for $1.99 a bag, so just $.49 after coupon.

Also Walmart and Target will price match! 

Saving - High Value Candy Coupon! Hurry & Print Before It's Gone!

Head over here to grab a coupon valid for $1/1 bag of Hershey's Snack Size bags (9 oz or larger)!  This is a high value and with everyone looking for candy deals right now, this probably won't last long so grab it now while you can if you want it!

Some great deals with this coupon:

Walgreens
Sale $1.99 a bag with in-ad coupon
Use $1/1
= $.99

Toys R Us
Sale $1.99 a bag
Use $1/1
= $.99

Thanks for the heads up on the coupon, Hip2Save!

*You should be able to price match either of these ads at Walmart or Target to grab the same deal! 

Saving - Toys R Us Deals This Week!

There are a few deals this week at Toys R Us worth mentioning if you are looking to start on your holiday shopping. 

Transformers Dark of the Moon figurines Buy 1 Get 1 50% off
*according to their website, there are figurines starting as low as $10.99

Plus - with ANY total Transformers toy purchase of $10 or more, Receive a Free Kreon Figure

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 2 figurines @ $10.99
Kreon Figure (free with purchase)
= $16.48 after 50% discount
Use $5/1 coupon found on Target website
= $11.48 for all 3 items

**Purchase $20 worth of Transformers Dark of the Moon, submit for a Free Transformers Gift Pack!

Do the above scenario twice and submit for the gift pack!

Play-Doh items are on sale Buy 1 Get 1 50% off

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 2 Sesame Street Color Mixer $19.99 *based on online prices
= $29.99 after 50% discount
Use 2 $5/1 from 10/2 SS or here
= $19.99 for both

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 2 Twirl & Top Pizza Shop $16.99 *based on online prices
= $25.49 after 50% discount
Use 2 $3/1 from 10/2 SS or here
= $19.49 for both

The 24 pack is also $16.99.  And note that you can mix and match!

Saving - *TODAY Only* Hasbro Toy Deal @ Toys R Us!

Toys R Us is offering bonus savings on thier Hasbro games this week.  Purchase $25, Receive $5 bonus savings OR Purchase $30, Receive $10 bonus savings.

Select Hasbro Games are shown in the ad on sale.

Because the Hasbro coupons from the 9/11 SS expire today (10/9), the scenario below is only valid today.

Purchase 1 $5.99 game (Memory, Chutes & Ladders or Chutess & Ladders)
Purchase 1 $8.99 game (Monopoly, Life, Sorry!, Scrabble)
Purchase 1 $16.99 game (Monopoly Ebanking, Connect 4 Launchers)
= $31.97 (Receive Bonus Savings)
Use $3/1
Use $4/1
Use $5/1
= $19.97
Deduct $10 bonus savings
= $9.97 for all 3 games

Saving - New PlaySaver Toy Coupons! And Matchups!

Did you get the new PlaySaver toy coupon insert today?  Either way, you will want to head over here to check out the PlaySaver coupons available.  There are a few different ones in addition to the ones that were in the insert today!

The holidays are just around the corner.  Great savings available with these coupons, as they are around $5 off a toy each!

A couple matchups to go along with the new coupons.


Walmart
Captain America Deluxe Sheild or Spider man String Shooter $15
Use $5/1 coupon
=$10

Target
Captain America Deluxe Sheild or Spider man String Shooter $16.99
Use $5/1 coupon
=$10.99

My Little Pony Pinkie Pie's Remote-Control Car $17.99
Use $5/1 coupon
= $12.99

Strawberry Shortcake Berry Cruiser Remote-Control Vehicle $17.99
Use $5/1 coupon
= $12.99

Toys R Us
**Note: When you purchase $75 or more at Toys R Us 10/2-10/8, Receive $10 Geoffrey Bucks with in-ad coupon.  Combine this with the deals below for additional savings potential.

My Little Pony Pinkie Pie's Remote-Control Car $14.99
Use $5/1 coupon
= $9.99

Strawberry Shortcake Berry Cruiser Remote-Control Vehicle $14.99
Use $5/1 coupon
= $9.99

Captain America Deluxe Sheild $14.99
Use $5/1 coupon
=$9.99

Spider man String Shooter $12.99
Use $5/1 coupon
= $7.99

Play-Doh Sesame Street Color Mixer $14.99
Use $5/1 coupon
=$9.99

*There are also several Hasbro games on sale if you still have your Hasbro game coupons available, this should make some good deals.

Saving - Toys R Us Play-Doh Deals!

There are sure to be lots of toy deals out there with the new Hasbro brand coupons in the insert this week or printables over here.

Here are a couple deals to use the $3 off Play-Doh 24-pack or Sesame Street Cookie Monster playset.

Toys R Us has Play-Doh sets on sale Buy 1 Get 1 50% off.

Prices are based on online prices.

Purchase 2 Sesame Street Cookie Monster playsets at $14.99 each
Receive $7.50 deduction (for 50% off sale)
Use 2 $3/1 coupons here
= $16.49 or $8.25 each

Purchase 2 24-packs at $16.99 each
Receive $8.50 deduction
Use 2 $3/1 coupons here
= $19.49 or $9.75 each...or about $.41 a can 

Saving - Toys R Us Crayola Products Buy 1 Get 1 Free - Plus Deal Scenarios!

Update: Comments on the Living,Laughing,Saving Facebook page indicate that these might NOT be a fun addition to your home.  Sounds like they stain.  So please be cautious if considering a purchase.

Toys R Us has all Crayola outdoor chalks and bubbles on a Buy 1 Get 1 Free sale this week!  This includes the colored bubbles, which you may find the $2/1 ($8 purchase or more) Crayola Colored bubbles product coupon in your 4/3 SS insert.  If so, here is a nice deal!

Scenario #1
Purchase 2 3-packs of the Washable Colored Bubbles $8.99 (based on online prices)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons above
Receive $8.99 deduction for free item
= $4.99 for 2 3-packs (6 containers of bubbles)

Scenario #2
Purchase 1 3-pack Washables Colored Bubbles $8.99 & Washable Colored Bubbles Bubbler $12.99 (based on online prices)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons above
Receive $8.99 deduction for free item
= $8.99 for bubbler and 3-pk of bubbles

Fun Easter basket additions!  Has anyone tried these yet?

Saving - Barbie & Ken Together Again Set Just $5!

This week you can grab a Barbie & Ken doll set for just $5 at Toys R Us and Target!

This is a great price for 2 dolls!  And this is of course a great price to grab a few and have on hand for birthday parties, Easter baskets (yep, just around the corner) and even to save for Christmas!

Saving - Buy 2 Get 3rd Free All Johnson's, Aveeno or Desitin Items @ Toys R Us!

There is currently a sale going on at Toys R Us where you can purchase 2 and get the 3rd free on all Johnson's, Aveeno and Desitin items. 

If you are needing stock up on these items, this can make for some good deals.

Prices in deals below are based on online prices.  Mix and match to grab the things you need.

Deal Scenario 1
Purchase 3 Johnson's Head to Toe Baby Wash $3.79 = $11.37
Get 1 Free $3.79 deducted
Use 3 $1/1 coupons here - click on the picture of the head to toe wash (will need 2 computers or use one $2/2 and one $1/1)
= $4.58 or $1.53 each!  
Also receive 10% Rewards R Us bonus for all purchases!  Extra $.46 savings!

Deal Scenario 2
Johson's Bathtime Essentials Gift Set 3 @ $21.99 = $65.96
Get 1 Free $21.99 deducted
Use 3 $3/1 coupos here (will need 2 computers)
= $34.98 or $11.66 each! 47% savings!
Also receive 10% Rewards R Us bonus for all purchases!  Extra $3.50 savings!

Coupons Available:
Several Johnson's $1/1 or $2/2 coupons here - just click on the picture of the product you are looking at.
Johnson's Gift Set $3/1 here
Aveeno Baby Product $1/1 here
Desitin $1/1 here

Saving - Toys R Us & New Crayola Rebate = $4.99-$7.99 Crayola Gifts! And Other Deals!

Toys R Us and Crayola have teamed up to help you get some great gifts for $7.99, after rebate!

Each item below has a $3 Rebate offer, see your Sunday paper for the Rebate form.

The following Crayola items will be on sale $10.99 at Toys R Us starting Sunday:
Mess Free Color Wonder Lap Desk
Dry Erase Activity Center
Glow Station Day & Night On The Go
Mess Free Color Wonder Light Up Markers
Ultimate Art Supplies
Color Explosion 3-D
= Only $7.99 for each item!

Even better deal on the Glow Station Day & Night On The Go = $4.99
Deal:
Purchase one at Toys R Us $10.99
Use $3 cpn here on Facebook
Submit $3 Rebate indicated above OR this rebate
= Only $4.99!

Other deals on Crayola:
Plus, don't forget this rebate from Crayola (not Toys R Us exclusive).
Starting tomorrow the Glow Explosion Spin Magic Set and Color Explosion Glow Board are on sale for $14.99.
Use $2/1 coupon here
Submit $2 Rebate
= Only $10.99

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 - Toys R Us Deals! Crayola & Hasbro Games!

I was able to combine a couple good deals this week at Toys R Us.  First of all, remember that both Crayola and Hasbro have rebate deals going on.

Crayola - Rebate info
Hasbro - Rebate info (only good at TRU)

Toys R Us Deals This Week:

Crayola (in the big book so valid through 11/24) - purchase $19.99 or more in Crayola product, get a free Holiday Gift Pack value $9.99

The cat is extra! ha!  He just wouldn't stay out of the picture!

Hasbro Games - purchase $35 or more, receive $10 gift card

Overall Purchase - purchase $75 or more in one transaction, receive $10 gift card

Rewards R Us - earn 10% back on purchases, more info here

My Deal Idea:
Purchase:
Crayola Color Me A Song $16.99
Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board $16.99
Holiday Gift Pack $9.99 (Free with above purchases)
= $33.98
Purchase:
CupOnk $10.99
Ants In The Pants $5
Don't Break The Ice $5
Don't Spill The Beans $5
Cootie $5
Memory $5
= $35.99
**short of $75 by $5.03 so found some fillers:
Purchase:
Chutes & Ladders $3
A couple Halloween Clearance deals $2.50
Grand Total = $75.47

Receive $10 gift card for $35 in Hasbro Games
Receive $10 gift card for $75 overall purchase
Submit Hasbro Rebate for $15
Submit Crayola Rebate for $5
Receive $7.54 Rewards R Us $ Back
Total of Rebates, Rewards & Coupons = $47.54

After all said and done: $27.93

**Not bad, when you consider that I already intended to purchase both Crayola items and the CupOnk game!

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Saving - Toy Story 3 Release 11/2: Deal Ideas!

If you have been anticipating the release, it is nearly here!  Toy Story 3 will be available in stores starting tomorrow, 11/2.  Below are the deals available.

Keep in mind there is an $8 coupon available good on the Blu-Ray/DVD combo package.

Rebates Available:
$5 Rayovac here
$5 Campbell's here (if used on Beauty & the Beast, unable to use now)

Target
Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack $24.99
DVD $15.99

Walmart
Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack $24.98
DVD $15.98

Kmart
Save $10 instantly when you buy Toy Story 3 on Blu-Ray or DVD and one of 2 select Toy Story 3 talking figurines. (Does not list price)

Toys R Us
Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack $34.99 with free Toy Story 3 wall clock ($14.99 value)
DVD $19.99 with free Toy Story 3 wall clock ($14.99 value)
*Ad also indicates you receive a free Toy Story 3 tin ($9.99 value) with any Toy Story 3 purchase of $30 or more
*I called locally and they will NOT price match ads
*There is a deal advertised that you receive a $10 gift card with ANY Disney movie purchase of $40 or more
*There is a $10 gift card when you purchase $75 or more at Toys R Us coupon on the TRU Big book.
*Additionally, if you picked up the Toys R Us coupon booklet when purchasing Beauty and the Beast, there is a $3 off TS3 coupon inside.
Deal Scenario 1:
Purchase Blu-Ray DVD Combo $34.99
Get free clock $14.99 value
Get free tin $9.99 value
use $3 TRU coupon
use $8 coupon above
= $23.99 for movie, clock, tin (plus you can still submit both rebates)

Deal Scenario 2:
Purchase 2 Blu-Ray DVD Combo = $69.98 (or another movie to get up to $40 Disney purchase)
Get 2 Free clocks = $29.98 value
Get 1 Free tin = $9.99 value
use 2 $8 coupons above
use $3 TRU coupon (nice if you have 2)
Receive $10 gift card for purchasing movies over $40
= $40.98 *depends on how TRU sees it, you may even be able to use the $10 off $75 purchase coupon, if you can include free items in cost. (Can also submit rebates)

Saving - New Crayola Rebate & Toys R Us 1-Day Deal!

Crayola is extending a great Crayola Holiday Rebate offer.  Several products have rebate money available.  Go here to view and print the rebate form.

Combine the rebate offers with tomorrow's 1-day sale for Rewards R Us members at Toys R Us!  Crayola products are on a buy 1 get 1 50% off sale, tomorrow only!  Not a Rewards R Us member?  Sign up in store.

And if you have a $10 off $50 purchase coupon, even better!

Deal Scenario based on online prices
Purchase:
Crayola Beginnings Color Me A Song $19.99 ($3 rebate)
Crayola Glow Explosion Spin Magic $16.99 ($2 rebate) - half price $8.50
And
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush $13.98 ($2 rebate)
Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board $13.98 ($2 rebate) - half price $6.99
=$49.46 - buy something small to get to $50
Use $10 off $50 purchase coupon (via mail)
= $40 (or a little more based on filler item)
Submit rebates indicated above - $9
= $31 for all 4 or $7.75 each

Saving - LeapFrog Tag Books!

Coupons.com has released a new $4/1 LeapFrog Tag Book coupon. Must be used on book $9 or more.

With the newly released Toys R Us coupons here you should be able to snag Tag books for $5.99!

Deal Scenario:

Toys R Us Tag book priced $13.99

use $4/1 Toys R Us Coupon

then use $4/1 Coupons.com

= $5.99!

My new tag line...think birthdays, Christmas or rewards box!

Saving - Toys R Us

A couple deals at Toys R Us this week you might be interested in....

All Tag reader books are on sale 2 for $20 (I believe you must buy 2 to get them for $10 ea)
use $5/1 coupon here
= $5 ea!

Buy 3 Get 4th Free - All baby lotion, wash, powder, shampoo or diaper rash items
If you have coupons for any of these items that you use, might be worth going in for a look! I went in for diaper cream and came out with the following scenario:

Bought 2 Balmex @ $4.79 ea = $9.58
Bought 2 Boudreaux's Butt Paste @ $4.99 ea = $9.98
total = $19.56
received 1 Balmex free - $4.79
used 2 Balmex coupons for $1/1 here - $2.00
used 2 Boudreaux's coupons (from Sunday coupon insert) for $2/1 - $4.00
total paid = $8.77 for all 4 or less than the cost of 2 diaper creams!

Other coupons you might use:
Desitin $1/1
Sign up here for Johnson's baby offers - available $1/1 baby lotion

Also note that if you have the $10 off $50 purchase coupon or other Toys R Us purchase coupons, this will make an even better deal.