Lands’ End is holding a pretty sweet contest right now and has some last minutes savings happening.
LAST MINUTE SAVINGS:

Through tomorrow; August 27th, you can save up to 50% on all sorts of school minded clothing. From basics to uniforms to supplies like backpacks.
THE CONTEST!:
Lands’ End Ready, Set, School Photo Contest is fun and will be extra fun if you win. Facebook fans of Lands’ End can submit photos of their child (one photo per child) to the Lands’ End Facebook page through their Contests tab. It can be a photo of your child in her new school clothes, her fave …read more

Office Depot has another penny sale going on this week. Some of their best deals include:

Free pourable glue
OD Clear Pencil Pouch – 5 cents
TUG Pencil Sharpener – 10 cents
10 count pencils – 25 cents
Enjoy the savings!

The North Carolina tax free weekend is this weekend, August 7-9.  Shop in North Carolina this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and you won’t have to pay sales tax on clothing and school supply purchases of $100 per item, instructional materials up to $300 per item, computer purchases up to $3500 per item, other computer supplies up to $250 per item,  and sport equipment up to $50 per item.  

Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals are not covered by the exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax.  For more information on exempt …read more

We can always count on Wal-Mart for back to school sales.  To be honest, I’m not that thrilled with the sale.  I’m more interested in the $.20 packs of paper, pencils, and crayons, but here’s some of the things they’re offering this week:

Crayola 8-count washable markers $2.50
Crayola 24-count washable crayons $2
Crayola 8-count washable watercolors $2
Crayola 24-count twistables crayons $4.50
Kleenex 3-pack facial tissues $3.97
Expo 4-pack low odor dry erase markers $3.50
Sharpie 2-pack fine markers $1.50
Bic 10-pack mechanical pencils $1.50
Bic 5-pack Brite Liner highlighters $1.50
Texas Instruments TI-84 plus silver edition calculator $99
Clorox disinfecting wipes $1.97
Wet Ones antibacterial hand and face wipes $1.97
Purrell hand sanitizer $1.97
Great …read more

Packing a healthy lunch in reusable lunch gear is not only a waste-free and eco-friendly way to go but it’s way cheaper. Lunch items you can refill again and again cost less than buying juice boxes, paper napkins, plastic silverware, brown bags, single servings of food, plastic baggies, foil, and so on.
Here’s everything you need for a waste-free less expensive school lunch for the entire school year…
A lunch box or bag:

ACME Bags – Recycled PET Medium Thermal “6 Pack” Lunch Bag – $9.95
L.L Bean Flip Top Lunch Bag in tons of solid colors and print – $19.95
Built Tasty Lunch Tote …read more

I know it’s hard to believe, but school is just around the corner.  Stores are already starting their back to school sales.  Here are the specials that Wal-Mart is offering:

Bic 10-pack mechanical pencils 1.82
twin-pocket portfolio with prongs  .15
Elmer’s 4-ounce glue or 2-pack glue sticks .22
Bic Cristal 10-pack blue pens .88
70-sheet spiral notebook  .05
Crayola 24-pack crayons  .22
Georgia-Pacific copy & print paper  3.00
Pilot 4-pack G2 pens 3.50

Stock up now so that you don’t have to pay regular price later.  I’m sure you all have seen some great sales on school supplies.  Please share them.
 

Most schools are back in session.  If you’re like me, then you’re trying to spend as little as possible to supply your child with their necessities.  Here are some tips to get your shopping done without needing to rack up credit card debt. 
1.  Take advantage of back to school prices on school supplies.  Get composition notebooks at 10 cents each, 2 glue sticks for 15 cents, a pack of pencils for 10 cents, folders for 10 cents.  My daughter’s pre-k class doesn’t have a mandatory supply list, but the teacher had some suggestions.  I bought 8 packs of glue sticks, 2 …read more

Cooper Lawrence has invited me to be on her show again tomorrow night.  I’ll be talking about Back to School tips.  I’m nervous just thinking about it.   
If you can’t listen on the radio, then perhaps you can listen online.  Just go to Cooper’s website and click to listen via live stream.
The interview will be Thursday evening around 9:20 pm.  I hope you’ll be able to tune in. 

August 23-25 Office Max will be having Educator Appreciation Days.  This is an exclusive event for educators to show their gratitude for all the work they do.  Here’s some things to look forward to at the event: 

Receive special gifts and discounts
Enter to win great prizes
Stop in for fun and refreshments
Check out new products and services

Click here to find out if your local Office Max will be hosting the event.  In addition, Office Max is offering free laminating on Thursdays.  This offer is valid through September 13.  Thanks to Jodi for the tip.

Back to school sales are all over the place starting next week.  But I found a few that have already started this week.  Keep in mind that just becuase something is on sale, doens’t mean that you have to have it.  Show restrain on clothes.  There will be a few good sales once school starts and you might want to budget your money for school supplies.

JC Penny’s
Famous Footwear coupons
Payless Coupons
Target – buy $50 get free shipping, expires tomorrow
Office Depot