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Update: Walmart added 7/27/10

From now until early September-ish I’ll post a weekly list of great deals on school supplies.  If you don’t have kids, stock up on those “office supplies” that you use.  And, don’t forget to pick up a few extras for your local food pantry.  Most of them offer free school supplies to their clients.  One rule of thumb I use is — if I wouldn’t buy the brand for my family’s use, I don’t buy it for the food pantry either.  Some school supplies are better quality than others, and I’d hate to have someone who couldn’t afford it get a new school supply kit that only lasted a month or so.

Staples
Staples computer paper ream $4.99 – $4.98 easy rebate = $0.01 (Mon-Wed only) limit 1
Staples 4gb USB flash drive $9.99
Backpack deal — buy any backpack and get 100% back in a Staples gift card (via easy rebate) limit 1
BIC round stick pens $0.01 limit 2 w/ $5 purchase (Mon-Wed only)
Zebra retractable gel pens black 5pk $4.99 – $4.74 easy rebate = $0.25 limit 1
Staples highlighters 6pk $0.25 limit 2
Scotch tape 3pk $1 w/c from ad limit 2
Ticonderoga pencils 12pk $1 w/c from ad limit 2
Pentel retractable pens 18pk $4 w/c from ad limit 2
variety of office chairs on sale…..try them out before you buy….

Discount Drug Mart has some school supply deals through Wednesday July 28th.

Kroger
1 subject notebooks $0.15
2 pocket folders $0.15
BIC 10pk pens $0.79
Crayola 24pk crayons $0.25
(Note: I think these sale prices are good until Sept 11th)

Meijer
school box plastic $0.50 limit 10
spiral notebook $0.15 limit 30
Elmer’s glue sticks 2pk $0.25 limit 10

Office Depot
spiral notebooks 6pk $0.50 limit 2
ruler $0.05 lmiit 3
eraser caps 12pk $0.10 limit 3
HP Office paper ream $6.49 -$5.54 rebate (visa prepaid card) = $0.95 limit 2

Walgreen’s
2 pocket folders $0.09 limit 5
Composition notebook 80sheet $0.69 w/c limit 3
Crayola colored pencils 12pk $0.99 w/c limit 3
3 subject notebook $0.99
Flexible ruler or protractor $0.39
poly pencil or index card case $0.39
scotch mailers $0.39 w/c limit 3 (think holiday shipping)
CarryAll pouch $0.59 w/c limit 3
Elmer’s glue 4oz or 2pk glue sticks $0.59 w/c limit 3
Crayola poster board 22×28 $0.39w/c limit 6
Sharpie markers 2pk $0.69 w/c limit 3
Highland self stick notes (1200 sheets) $3.99

Target
Elmer’s school glue stick 6pk $1
Mead Composition Notebook $1
TI30xIIS calculator $9
DaneElec 4gb USB drive $9
Crayola colored pencils 12pk $0.88

Walmart
Composition notebooks $0.25
Elmer’s glue 4oz $0.25
Elmer’s Gluesticks 2pk $0.25
Crayola 24pk crayons $0.25
Crayola 10pk markers $1
Crayola 12pk colored pencils $1
pencil cap erasers 40ct $1
pencil case for 3 ring binder $1
2 pocket folders $0.15
Dixon #2 pencils 10pk $0.50
1″ economy 3 ring binder $0.75

Note:  These deals have been found in the Cincinnati Ohio area market.  Many nationwide stores offer the same items for sale, but may have different pricing.  Check your local store.

Cincinnati area Kroger and Meijer Deals are also available here.

Some coupons available to print at home include:
$0.50 off Lawry’s Marinade
$1 off 2 Lifesaver bags
$0.50 off Green Giant frozen veggie
$1 off 2 Big G cereals
$0.50 off Chex mix
$1.50 off Minute Maid OJ
$3 off Huggies
$0.40 off Nature Valley Granola Bars
$0.40 off Fiber One Bars (deal at Target this week)

Jungle Jim’s
peaches $0.79/#
baby carrots 1# $0.88
* green peppers $0.88/#
roma tomatoes $0.88/#
green beans $0.88/#
head lettuce $0.88
bananas $0.39/#
Birdseye and freshlike frozen veggies $1 +c
cool whip $0.98
Dairy Fresh whipped topping 7oz $1.25
LaCreme yogurt 4pk $2 +c
jumbo eggs $0.88
Daisy cottage cheese 16oz $1.67 +c
Post cereal assorted 11-20oz $1.79 +c limit 3 w/$10 purchase
Purex 2x liquid laundry detergent 50oz $1.89 limit 2 w/$10 purchase
Jungle Jim’s pork sausage rolls 1# $2
Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce $1 +c
progesso bread crumbs $1.29
keebler crackers assorted $1.59 +c
Dixie ultra paper plates 10” 20ct $1.39 +c

Target
FiberOne bars or cereal $2.50 (buy 5 get $5 gift card) +c

Cub Foods
Mayfield sherbert $1
chicken breast tenders $1.99/#
cream cheese $1
Minute Maid juice $1
Yoplait yogurt $0.40 +c
Post cereal assorted 11-20oz $1.67 +c
* Malt-o-Meal spooners or frosted flakes 11-12oz $0.78
Post Honey Bunches of Oats $2 +c
Ken’s salad dresings $1.67 +c
Vlasic pickle spears $1.68
Homelife tissues $1

Aldi
bananas $0.39/#
pineapple $1.59
strawberries $1.29/#
avocados $0.59
veggie oil 48oz $1.89
2L soda pop $0.69
snack crackers (like ritz) 16oz $1.49

Marsh
10% off all Food Club, ValuTime, and Top Care branded items
Sweet Baby Rays bbq sauce B1G1F +c*
Food Club deli-thin sliced tub lunchmeat $2.50
Cool Whip $1

Codes:
+c means there was recently a coupon in the paper for this item
+c* means there’s a coupon for it and I think it’s a good deal ONLY if you use the coupon
M-R monday through thursday sale dates only
B1G1F (buy one get one free)
** super deal — seriously think about stocking up at this price if this is an item you use
w/c means with in-ad coupon
lim tells you what the limit is

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human. I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen. See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you’re unsure about a product. This list was generated using ads in the Cincinnati metro area. Cub Foods is located in the Dayton Ohio metro area.

This week TARGET has some good deals on food for Thanksgiving. Several are cheaper than local grocery stores. Buy a few extra for your pantry and for your local food pantry.  Many of these items were also on sale last week.  If your store is out, be sure to ask for a raincheck.

Created from ads in the Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio markets. Your stores may offer similar but different specials.

Target

Del Monte canned veggies $0.45 +c limit 12 of each
Heinz glass jar gravy $0.79 +c
Stove Top stuffing $0.79
Ocean Spray cranberry sauce $0.95
Carnation evaporated milk $0.99 +c
Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup $0.49 +c
Swanson’s broth $0.45 +c
Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $0.79 +c
Pillsbury crescent rolls $1.50 +c
Del Monte canned pineapple $0.95
eggs $0.99

And….if you bring your own reusable bags you get 5cents off for each one used.

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human. I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen. See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you’re unsure about a product. This list was generated using ads in the Cincinnati metro area. Stores outside this market may offer different pricing.

This week TARGET has some good deals on food for Thanksgiving. Several are cheaper than local grocery stores. Buy a few extra for your pantry and for your local food pantry.

Created from ads in the Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio markets. Your stores may offer similar but different specials.

Target

Del Monte canned veggies $0.45  +c limit 12 of each
Heinz glass jar gravy $0.79 +c
Stove Top stuffing $0.79
Oceam Spray cranberry sauce $0.95
Carnation evaporated milk $0.99 +c
Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup $0.49 +c
Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $0.79 +c
Land O Lakes butter $2 +c
Angel Soft 36 double rolls $15.99 +c
Breyers ice cream 48oz $2.50 +c
Chinet 9″ (72ct) or 10″ (32ct) plates $4.74 — buy 2 pks and get $5 gift card

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human. I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen. See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you’re unsure about a product. This list was generated using ads in the Cincinnati metro area. Stores outside this market may offer different pricing.