School Shopping Already??

It's hard to believe the kids will be returning to school in next month especially with the heat of summer bearing down on us city folks in or concrete jungle! But indeed, it is quickly approaching and any thrifty mummy (or person w/ kids) knows the time to start back to school shopping is now.

Whether you are preparing to send your youngest to preschool or oldest to college, the list is usually long and demanding.  The cost has gone up on everything including our schools during this financially strapped time, and we as parents have to step up to ensure our rugrats have everything they need from new Converse sneakers to pencils and paper.  The back to school sales have already begun at most area stores as well making it an excellent time to stock up!

So every Wednesday from now until August 17th I will post the best back to school deals in StL, also be on the look out for back to school fairs that offer free supplies for area students!

Deals of the Day: School items and great deals on everyday items

Dollar General: sale July 17th-24

2 for $1 on Mead Trapper Folders, Portfolio 1 subject notebooks, Bic Stic Pens 24 ct

$3.50 Purex 3 in 1 laundry sheets

3 for $5 on Lysol Products

Office Max:

$0.25 Schoolio Crayons 24pk - limit 3
$0.25 OfficeMax Zippered Binder pockets - limit 3
$0.75 Schoolio Composition Books - limit 5
$0.01 (yes 1 penny) OfficeMax filler Paper - limit 2
2 for $5 Expo dry erase markers/Crayola markers, pencils, crayons/5 subject notebooks
2 for $3 Avery glue sticks/index cards/5" scissors/3 subject notebooks
$1 ea 3 pk Papermate erasers/Sharpie Yellow Highlighters/1 subject notebooks

Target:
$0.50 Mead Five Star poly folders/scotch tape
$1 ea Westcott Soft touch ruler,compass, or protractor

Walmart:

$0.92 1" economy binder
$0.75 filler paper
$0.40 composition book
$0.94 dixon no. 2 pencils
$0.20 1 subject notebooks
$0.97 crayola crayons, colored pencils, or markers

Walgreens:

$0.09 Penway or Wexford 2 pocket folders - limit 4
$0.39 1 subject notebooks
$0.19 penway pencils

CVS:

B1G1 Sharpie fine point markers
2 for $1 papermate pens
B1G1 mechanical pencils or composition books

School Uniforms are already on sale at JcPenny's and Target! Check back soon for sale prices!


Also - be sure to follow me on Twitter @thriftystlmummy - instant updates on sales, freebies, and tips everyday!

Upcoming Thrifty StL Mummy contest will begin next week, July 26th, be sure to check back for details!

FREEBIES:

Earthbound Recycling is giving away more usuable latex paint! Great way to score paint to help complete some crafty tasks and help the environment!

www.earthboundrecycling.com

Visit Shout's facebook page for a free sample

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/shoutlaundry?sk=app_6009294086


Shoe Dazzle offer; buy one pair of shoes get the second pair free!
www.shoedazzle.com