Office Max Shopping, $2.46

2 Sharpie Highlighter (4 pk), $3 each
FREE with in-ad coupon (limit 2)

20 Notebooks, $0.01 each
(limit 5 with $5 purchase, limit 20 for teachers)

Backpack, $29.99
$.01 after MaxPerks Rewards (limit 2)

Subtotal: $30.19, Total: $32.44
"Paid" with MaxPerk Rewards ($0 OOP)
Will get back $29.98 in MaxPerk Rewards
Net Cost: $2.46

Office Max Shopping, $0.75

1 Ream Multipurpose Paper, $6.99
Get $6.98 in MaxPerk Rewards (limit 2)

20 Paper Folders, $.01 each (limit 10 with $5 minimum purchase; limit 20 for teachers)

Subtotal: $7.19, Total: $7.73 paid with MaxPerks Rewards
Will Get back $6.98 in MaxPerks Rewards
Net Cost: $0.75

Office Max Shopping, $9.83

This week at Office Max, 20-Packs of Duracell AA or AAA batteries are 1 cent after MaxPerks Rewards (limit 2, in store only)!  This was my first time "rolling" MaxPerks Rewards!

As an added surprise bonus, they had a ton of clearance marked an additional 50% off! Love finding cheap teacher "crap." :)

I bought:
Duracell AA Batteries (20 pack), $16.99
Get back $16.98 in MaxPerks Rewards
Duracell AAA Batteries (20 pack) $16.99
Get back $16.98 in MaxPerks Rewards
2 Airplane Shapes Erasers (4 pk), $.50 each on clearance
Apple Cut-Outs, $1.25 on clearance
Pencils Cut-Outs, $1.50 on clearance
2 Monkeys and Barrels Cut-Outs, $1.50 each on clearance

Subtotal: $40.73, Total: $43.79 paid completely with MaxPerks Rewards
Will get back $33.96 in MaxPerks Rewards
Net Cost: $9.83

Misc. Retail Shopping, $0.51

Old Navy
T-Shirt, Clearance Price $3.99
Baby Socks, $1 (For my friend's son who doesn't like wearing his socks!) :)
Subotal: $4.99
Used "Snap 5" coupon from Old Navy Snap Appy App
Net Cost: FREE

Office Depot
3 Pert Paper Towels (2 pk), Clearance Price $1.43 each
2 Boxes of Zipper Seal Sandwich Bags (35 ct), Clearance Price $.43 each
Subtotal: $5.15, Total: $5.51
Used FREE $5 Office Depot Gift Card from Wrapp App
Net Cost: $.51

JCPenney
2 8-pack Washcloths, $5 each
Subtotal: $10
Used $10 "Gift" from CEO e-mail sent out to JCP e-mail subscribers on 10/11/12
Net Cost: FREE

Back to School Shopping, $2.31

These sales started today, and run through Saturday, August 25.  Double check your local ad to make sure you have the same deals!

Office Max:
5 Poly Snap 2-Pocket Folders, $.25 each (limit 5)
3 Sharpie Singles, $.25 each (limit 3)
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.17

Office Depot:
3 Slider Pencil Boxes, $.01 each (limit 3)
10 Paper Folders, $.01 each (limit 10)
Subtotal: $.13, Total: $.14

Office Max Teacher Appreciation Shopping

My local Office Max is holding their Teacher Appreciation Days through tomorrow, August 6.  I received several coupons, including 25% off my purchase, along with a reusable tote.  Limits are also doubled during this event for teachers.

If you're a teacher, you can check here to see when your local Office Max is holding their Teacher Appreciation Days.

I bought:
Office Max 8.5x11 Multipurpose Paper (500-Sheet Ream), $6.99
Qualifies for $6.98 MaxPerks Bonus Rewards
5 Composition Books, FREE this week after $5 minimum purchase
Used 25% Off Teacher Appreciation Coupon
Subtotal: $5.24, Total: $5.64
Will get back $6.98 Rebate
Net Cost: $1.34 Money Maker

I went with my teacher friend, Kerry, who let me have her 5 FREE Composition Books!  Thanks, Kerry! :)

School Supply Shopping, $9.49

I've been taking advantage of school supply sales here and there all week.  The highlights include penny folders, penny backpacks (after rewards), and FREE Bic mechanical pencils!  Here are my breakdowns:

Office Depot 1:
20 folders, $.01 each
The limit is 10, but I asked if the limit was higher for teachers.  They let me get 20.
Subtotal: $.20, Total: $.22

Office Max:
Backpack, $44.99
Backpack, $64.99
1 penny each after MaxPerks Bonus Rewards (limit 2)
Subtotal: $109.98, Total: $118.22 (Ouch!)
Will get back $109.96 in MaxPerks Bonus Rewards (which can be rolled in other Max Perks items!)
Net Cost: $8.26

Staples 1:
4 Bic Mechanical Pencils (5 ct), $.25 each (limit 4)
Used $1/2 from 7/29 SS (printables also available here and here)
Subtotal: $0, Total: $0.08

Office Depot 2:
30 Folders, $.01 each
Again the limit is 10, but this store had a limit of 30 for teachers.
Office Depot Pens (10 pk), $.25
Hand Sanitizer with Clip, $.25
Subtotal: $0.80, Total: $0.86

Staples 2:
4 Bic Mechanical Pencils (5 ct), $.25 each (limit 4)
Used $1/2 from 7/29 SS (printables also available here and here)
Subtotal: $0, Total: $0.07

Net Cost for Everything: $9.49

Office Max, $3.06

This is my first time buying a rebate item at Office Max.  From what I've read, while the rebates are only valid at Office Max, they can be rolled into other rebate items. (Staples and Office Depot rebates do not roll.)  All I had to do was use my MaxPerks card (free store loyalty card).  The rebate will automatically show up in my online MaxPerks account in 2-3 weeks.

Avery White Easy Peel Address Labels (3000 labels, 100 sheets), $26.99
Qualifies for $26.98 Rebate (limit 2)

3 Just Basics Ballpoint Pens (10 ct), $0.25 each

9 Purell Hand Sanitizers (.5 fl oz), $0.10 for first 6/$0.49 for additional 3
Used 2 $1/3 printables (no longer available)

Subtotal: $27.81, Total: $30.04
Will get $26.98 in-store credit rebate.
Net Cost: $3.06

I also got 2 coupons with my receipt:
Payless: $10 off a total purchase of $25 or more. Valid 7/10/2012 to 8/19/2012.
Illinois Saves 10%: 10% Off your purchase of supplies, ink, and toner, furniture and calculators. Valid August 2 thru 4, 2012.

And So Begins Back to School Shopping, $4.28

Stores are starting the Back to School sales already!  As a teacher, I don't want to think about "Back to School," but as a Couponer, bring on the deals!

I went to Staples and Office Max today.  You can view the Staples Weekly Ad here and the Office Max Weekly Ad here.

Staples:
4 PaperMate Mechanical Pencils (5 ct), $.25 each (limit 4)
4 Bic Dry erase Markers (4 ct), $.50 each (limit 4)
Subtotal: $3, Total: $3.21

Office Max:
Sharpe Fine Black Markers (12 ct), $1.00 with in-ad coupon
Subtotal: $1, Total: $1.07

A word of warning for fellow teachers, Staples used to allow teachers to get class sets of items at the special prices.  They have changed their policy.  Now teachers must follow the limits set.  Additional items can be purchased at regular price, then teachers can get the difference via rebate.  Ummm...no thanks!  As a teacher who took a pay freeze last year and will probably begin this year without a contract, I don't have that extra money to throw into rebates.  Sure, I'll get around it by hopping between Staples or dragging my boyfriend along, but it saddens me that Staples would do this to teachers.  If you're a teacher and wish to write to Staples regarding this, or you're someone who just respects teachers, please e-mail Staples corporate here.

LivingSocial: $10 for $20 to Office Max

LivingSocial is offering $20 to spend at Office Max for only $10!

Office Max: 20% Off Your Puchase Coupon (10/30-11/5)

If you're headed to Office Max this week, print this coupon for 20% off your purchase!

Office Max Coupons: $5/$25 + More!

Head over here to print the following Office Max coupons, valid through 8/13:

Save 25% on all Office Max Ink and Toner
Save $5 on your next in store purchase of $25 or more
$.50 Paper Mate White or Black Pearl Premium Eraser Multipack (limit 3)
$.50 Composition Notebook (limit 3)
$2 Office Max 1" Durable View Binders (limit 4)
$1 Office Max 1 Subject Notebook (limit 3)
$1 Sharpie Accent Liquid Pen-Style Highlighters, 5 Pack (limit 2)
$1 Avery Big Tab 5-Tab Insertable Dividers (limit 4)
...and more!

Office Max Coupons: $5/$25, $.20 Paper and Pens, and More!

Office Max released some new coupons that are valid through August 6.  Head over here to print the following:

Save $5 on $25 In-Store Purchase
20 Cent Office Max Filler Paper (limit 5)
20 Cent Just Basics Ball Point Pens, 10 count (limit 3)
$4 Office Max 1.5" Durable view Binders (limit 4)
$2.50 Purell 8 oz. Instant Hand Sanitizer Pump (limit 3)
$2 Kleenex 200 count White Tissues 2-Pack (limit 3)
$99.99 EZ No Tools Manager Chair
$55 IGLOO 1.7-Cubic-Foot Stainless Steel Refrigerator (limit 2)
$49.99 Samsung Laser ML-1985W Wireless

School Supply Deals (Week of July 31)

Here is a master list of school supply deals, as posted by Jill Cataldo here.

• 2-pocket portfolios with or without prongs are .05 each, limit 10, at Office Depot
• 6" protractors are .05 each, limit 3, at Office Depot
• Vinyl zipper pouches are .05 each, limit 5, at Office Depot
• Mead Five Star or Office Depot poly binders are $3.99 each at Office Depot
• FREE backpack and lunch tote (black, blue, red or pink) at Office Depot with a $15 in-store purchase, limit 1
• 625-sheet bonus reams of multipurpose paper are $3.99, limit 2, at Office Depot
• 24-pack Schoolio crayons are .01 each, limit 2, at Office Max
• 12" wood rulers with metal edge are .01 each, limit 2, at Office Max
• 10-packs of Dixon #2 pencils are .10 each, limit 2, at Office Max
• 4ct. Office Max Glue Stick bonus packs are .50 each, limit 3, at Office Max
• Schoolio 100ct. composition books are .50 each, limit 3, at Office Max
• Durable Standard 1" binders are $1.50 each when you buy 4 at Office Max
• Durable View 1" binders are $2 each when you buy 4 at Office Max
• Crayola 24-pack crayons are 4-for-$1 at Toys R Us (you must buy 4 at a time to receive this price)
• Crayola 12-pack colored pencils are $1 at Toys R Us
• 10ct A&W #2 pencils are .50 at Jewel
• Elmer's School Glue (4oz.) is .50 at Jewel
• Norcom 1-subject spiral notebooks are .50 each at Jewel
• Esselte Twin Pocket Portfolios are .29 each at Jewel
• A&W Wood rulers or pencil sharpeners are .79 each at Jewel
• 27ct. RoseArt Crayons are .20, limit 10, at Meijer
• 15ct. RoseArt Colored Pencils are .90 at Meijer
• 70ct. 1-subject spiral notebooks are .20 at Meijer
• Elmer's School Glue or Glue-All is .40, limit 10, at Meijer
• Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolios are .15 each at Hilander/Kroger
• Top Flight 1-subject spiral notebooks are .15 each, limit 4, at Hilander/Kroger
• Office Works 10ct. #2 pencils are .50 each at Hilander/Kroger
• 6-packs of Elmer's washable glue sticks are $1 at Target
• Fiskars Kids safety scissors are $1 at Target
• Crayola 8ct. Washable Markers are $2 at Walgreens with $2 back in Register Rewards = FREE
• Rose Art 3-pack glue sticks, 4oz. school glue or pencil boxes are .59 each, limit 4, with Walgreens store coupon at Walgreens
• Fiskars pointed or blunt scissors are .79 each, limit 4, with Walgreens store coupon at Walgreens
• Penway or Wexford 15ct. pencil eraser caps or 2-pack pink erasers are .29 each, limit 6, with Walgreens store coupon at Walgreens
• Work Essentials mini staplers or Sharpie marker 2-packs are .69 each, limit 3, with Walgreens store coupon at Walgreens
• Wexford 4-pack dry erase markers, 20ct. stick pens or 5-pack Splash liquid highlighters are .99 each, limit 3, with Walgreens store coupon at Walgreens
• Corner Office or Wexford 50-sheet legal pads or 100ct. Acco paper clips are 3-for-$1, limit 6, with Walgreens store coupon at Walgreens
• Corner Office 50ct. sheet protectors are $1.99 at Walgreens
• Splash 1" binders or 5ct. tab dividers with pockets are .99 each at Walgreens
• Wexford 2-pocket folders with prongs are .11 each, limit 6, at Walgreens
• Penway or Wexford 1-subject spiral notebooks are .39 each at Walgreens
• 10-pack Penway #2 pencils are .39 each at Walgreens
• 6-pack Papermate highlighters are .39 each at Walgreens
• Penway 130-sheet filler paper is .59 at Walgreens
• Penway composition books are .59 each at Walgreens
• Penway colored pencils are .59 each at Walgreens
• High Trails or Anchorage Backpacks or book totes are $9.99, Buy One Get One Free, at Walgreens
• 70-sheet 1ct. spiral notebooks are .20 each at Walmart
• 40ct. pencil top erasers or 2-pack pink erasers are .97 at Walmart
• Zipper binder pouches are .97 at Walmart

(Thanks, Jill Cataldo!)

Office Max: Teacher Appreciation Days (7/31-8/1)

Office Max Teacher Appreciation Days will take place Sunday, July 31 and Monday, August 1.  Teachers will get a FREE reusable tote, plus 20% everything they fit inside. There will also be FREE giveaways for the first 150 teachers.  Head over here for details!

Office Max Coupons (Valid 7/28-7/30)

Head over here to download and print the following coupons (valid now through 7/30):
Save $5 when you spend $25 or more on ink and supplies
20 Cent Office Max Filler Paper (limit 6)
20 Cent Just Basics Ball Point Pens, 10 pack (limit 5)
20 Cent Schoolio 1 Subject Notebook (limit 5)

School Supply Deals (Week of July 25)

Here is a master list of school supply deals, as posted by Jill Cataldo here.

• 12ct. Crayola colored pencils are .99 each at Target
• 12ct. USA Gold pencils are .99 at Target
• Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS calculators are $9 at Target
• Sterilite pencil boxes are .50 each at Target
• 8ct. Crayola watercolors are $1.50 each at Target
• 8-piece locker kits (shelf, mirror, pencil cup, more) are $8 at Target
• Room essentials stackable storage crates (like milk crates) are $3 at Target
• 2-Hole manual pencil sharpeners are .01 each, limit 3, at Office Depot
• Scholastic glue stick 4-packs are .50 each at Office Depot
• 2-pocket poly portfolios are .25 each, limit 10, at Office Depot
• WriteOff 2-pack dry erase markers are .25 each, limit 4, at Office Depot
• Office Depot 500ct. Multipurpose Paper is $1 per ream, limit 2, after $5.49 rebate at Office Depot
• Backpacks, Totes, and Messenger Bags are FREE after 100% MaxPerks rewards at Office Max, limit 2
• 24ct. Crayola crayons are .40 each, limit 10, at Meijer
• Crayola watercolors are $1 at Meijer
• Crayola 12ct. colored pencils are $1 at Meijer
• Pencil boxes are .89 at Meijer
• 10ct. Papermate blue or black pens are .50 each at Meijer
• 7ct. #2 pencils are .44 each, limit 10, at Meijer
• Instant hand sanitizer (8oz.) FREE after $1 rebate, limit 5, at Menards
• LED book light FREE after $3 rebate, limit 2, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 12-pack blue or black pens FREE after $1 rebate, limit 10, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Stretchable book covers .09 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 9-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Twin pocket folders .09 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 9-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• College or wide-rule notebooks .09 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 9-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 24ct. Crayons .09 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 9-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 3" x 5" index cards .09 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 9-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 3-pack glue sticks .09 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 9-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 4oz. multipurpose glue .09 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 9-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 3-pack blue or black pens .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• College or wide-rule loose leaf filler paper .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Composition books .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 4-pack highlighters .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 5" Junior scissors .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 12" Soft Touch ruler .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 12c. colored pencils .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 8ct. washable markers .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 10ct. #2 pencils .39 after .50 rebate, limit 10 from 39-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Pen or pencil box .69 after $1 rebate, limit 10 from 69-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 4" x 4" Super Stick Post-It Notes .69 after $1 rebate, limit 10 from 69-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 7" Student scissors .69 after $1 rebate, limit 10 from 69-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 1" 3-ring binder .69 after $1 rebate, limit 10 from 69-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Magnetic dry erase board .99 after $1 rebate, limit 10 from 99-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 3-subject notebook .99 after $1 rebate, limit 10 from 99-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Fashion calendar day planner .99 after $1 rebate, limit 10 from 99-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 3" x 3" Post-It Notes .99 after $1 rebate, limit 10 from 99-cent group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Kids Backpack .99 after $5 rebate, limit 10 from $5-rebate group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 12" x 12" dry erase board .99 after $5 rebate, limit 10 from $5-rebate group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Insulated lunch bag .99 after $5 rebate, limit 10 from $5-rebate group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 56-Function Calculator .99 after $5 rebate, limit 10 from $5-rebate group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Expandable file folder (plastic) .99 after $5 rebate, limit 10 from $5-rebate group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Student backpack $3.99 after $5 rebate, limit 10 from this second $5-rebate group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Messenger bag $3.99 after $5 rebate, limit 10 from this second $5-rebate group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• Ultimate binder set $3.99 after $5 rebate, limit 10 from this second $5-rebate group, at Menards (through 7/31)
• 24ct. Crayola crayons are .25 each, limit 4, at Hilander/Kroger
• 10ct. Write Bros. Pens are .34 each at Hilander/Kroger
• Top Flight Filler Paper is .75 each at Hilander/Kroger
• Crayola colored pencil 12packs are .99 each at Walgreens
• Mini memo or composition books are .19 each with Walgreens store coupon
• Sharpie markers are .39 each with Walgreens store coupon
• 24-packs Penway or Wexford #2 pencils are .99 with Walgreens store coupon
• 2-packs of Sharpoe highlighters are .69 with Walgreens store coupon
• Paper-Mate Grip Pens (8ct.) are $1.99 at CVS. Buy them and get $1.99 back in ECBs, making them free.
• Caliber 1-subject spiral notebooks (70-80 sheets) are 4-for.99, or about .25 each, at CVS

(Thanks, Jill Cataldo!)

School Supply Deals

As a teacher, it pains me to be blogging about this, but I came across this great list and had to share.  Jill Cataldo put together this list of school supply deals.  Most should be valid through Saturday.  Also, remember that Walmart and Target price match if you bring in the competitor's ad!

• 2-pocket folders are .10 each at Office Depot.
• Crayola 24ct. crayons are .25 each, limit 5, at Office Depot.
• Sharpie single markers are .50 each at Office Depot.
• 12" Rulers are .25 each at Office Depot, limit 5
• 10ct. ballpoint pens are .25 each at Office Depot, limit 5
• Notebook filler paper is .25 each at Office Depot, limit 5
• 4ct. Expo dry erase markers are $2.50 at Office Depot (multipacks of Sharpies and highlighters too.)
• 500ct. reams of printer paper are $1 each after a $5.49 mail-in rebate at Office Depot. Limit 2.
• School Essentials (ad shows tape, glue sticks, glue, rulers, scissors, staplers) are Buy 2, Get 1 Free at Pffice Depot - no prices in ad though.
• 100ct. Filler Paper is 1 cent each, limit 2 at Office Max. Must have a $5 minimum purchase.
• Schoolio 24-pack crayons are .25 each, limit 3, at Office Max
• Just Basics 10ct. Ballpoint Pens are .50 each, limit 3, at Office Max
• Schoolio Composition Books are .75 each, limit 5, at Office Max
• Zippered Binder Pockets are .25 each, limit 3, at Office Max
• 3-packs of Pink Pearl Erasers are $1 at Office Max
• 4ct. Yellow Sharpie Highlighters are $1 at Ofice Max
• Westcott 5" Scissors are $1.50 each at Office Max
• 500ct. reams of Hammermill printer paper are $1 each after a $5.99 mail-in rebate at Office Max. Limit 2.
• Esselte Twin Pocket Portfolios are .29 each at Jewel.
• Logitech cordless mouse is $8 at Target
• Mead Five Star Poly Folders are .50 each at Target
• Scotch Magic Tape is .50 each at Target. Use this .50 store coupon or this $1 manufacturer coupon to get it FREE!
• Bic Cristal Pens (10ct.) are .50 at Target. Use this $1-off-2 printable and get two FREE!
• 2-packs of Sharpie Yellow Highlighters are .50 at Target
• 6ct. RoseArt Glue Sticks are .80 at Target
• 16-color RoseArt Watercolor Paints are $1 at Target
• 96ct. Construction Paper is $1 at Target
• Westcott Compass or Protractors are $1 at Target
• Western Digital 250GB portable hard drives are $29 at Target
• 10ct. Bic Pens are $1.04 at most Target stores. Use this $1 printable and pay .04!
• Dane Elec USB drives are $9
• Crayola 24ct. crayons are .25 each at Hilander and Kroger, limit 4
• Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolios are .15 each at Hilander and Kroger
• Top Flight Spiral Notebooks Hilander and Kroger, limit 4
• Top Flight Composition Books are .50 each at Hilander and Kroger, limit 4
• Office Works 10ct. #2 Pencils are .50 each at Hilander and Kroger, limit 4
• Penway 10ct #2 pencils are .19 at Walgreens
• 5-pack Paper Mate mechanical pencils are .19 at Walgreens
• 24ct. Penway Crayons are .39 at Walgreens
• 1-subject spiral notebooks are .39 at Walgreens
• RoseArt school glue (4oz.) is .49 at Walgreens
• 3-packs of RoseArt Glue Sticks are .49 at Walgreens
• Corner Office or Penway 10-pack sheet protectors or 5-tab dividers are .49 at Walgreens
• Penway or Wexford 2-pocket folders are .09 each at Walgreens, limit 4
• Splash Mini Highlighters are .09 each at Walgreens, limit 4

(Thanks, Jill Cataldo!)

Office Max: FREE 5-Pack of Sharpie Highlighters!

Head over here to access some awesome Office Max coupons, including one that makes a 5-Pack of Sharpie Highlighters FREE!

(Thanks, PennyPinchinMom!)