[SavingMommaof3]

I picked up a few schools supplies that I usually have a hard time finding because they run out. I picked up the pocket and brad folders for $0.15, spiral notebooks for $0.17, and the composition notebooks for $0.50. Very good deals. Now I am just waiting for the rest of it to go on sale. I'll probably be buying dry erase markers next, because around here we always run out.

[nwfrugalista]

I was at a Target yesterday and they had about half of the supply bins stocked. 2 packs of glue sticks for a quarter were tempting since my rising first grader will probably be told to bring at least ten sticks, but I restrained myself and decided that I would go home and make a list of what I have (or don't) since I still have a full tote of supplies from hitting sales every week last July LOL.

DS' school will sell you a prepared box of supplies for $60, I just chuckle because last year I think I spent maybe $20 (excluding DD's backpack and binder) for two elementary age kiddos. Coupons. Rock. My. World.

[SavingMommaof3]

Yes my kiddos school sells those too. But it's not any cheaper, it a lot more expensive. My stockpile is gone so I have to start fresh. My plan is to get what they need first and stockpile at the end.

[nwfrugalista]

Do you have access to Office Max?

Here is my plan for getting started this week:

25c four pack of White Glue Sticks (limit 3)
50c composition notebooks (limit 5)
$1 1 inch Durable Binders (limit 2)

If you buy the limit of each of the above items ($5.25) you can get 10 free folders (with or without fasteners)

Also if you are a member of Office MaxPerks program, you can get reams of Boise photocopy paper for $6.29 and receive $6.28 in perks back (limit 2)

Not a bad start and then you can roll the perks for future week's purchases to keep the OOP down

[BillyGr]

Originally Posted by SavingMommaof3

I'll probably be buying dry erase markers next, because around here we always run out.

Not sure if you have Staples to access - they have a 4 pack of Bic Great Erase dry-erase markers, fine tip, assorted (blue, black, red, green) this week for $0.50 (yes, 50 cents - regularly $4.29)

Limit 4 per customer.

[SavingMommaof3]

I do have an Office Max and a Staples. I'll definitely have to check that out and hop on board ASAP. Thanks for the tips. I didn't see those ads in my paper :-(

[Lou32]

No staples here. Booooooo.

[nwfrugalista]

Originally Posted by Lou32

No staples here. Booooooo.

Same here Closest one is over an hour away. REALLY wish I could do their penny deals!!