Verizon Free Backpack Offer July 21
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If you live near a participating Verizon Wireless Zone location, they'll be giving away FREE backpacks and school supplies from 1-4 pm! Limit one per child and the child must be present.
If you live near a participating Verizon Wireless Zone location, they'll be giving away FREE backpacks and school supplies from 1-4 pm! Limit one per child and the child must be present.
1. Think ahead about packing healthy lunches. Sometimes it’s easier to grab a pre-packed lunch at the store, but some of them have preservatives and aren’t very healthy.
2. Sniffling and sneezing going on in your home? Have your child tested for allergies. In my family, allergies are common, so my son Cam had allergy testing in preschool. We know now what to avoid, like pet dander, etc.
3. Teach children proper hand-washing techniques. And to use hand sanitizer if regular hand-washing isn't convenient.
4. Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring! It's easy to stock up on your fave fruits and veggies and blend a delicious breakfast.
5. Get enough sleep! Lack of sleep can lead to getting sick more easily.
6. Stay hydrated! Grabbing a can of soda or a juice box can be easier, but water is the ultimate source of hydration.
7. Make fruits and veggies fun. Every fall, we like to go out to our local orchard and pick apples. This is a fun outing for my son because he gets to pick the fruit himself and then enjoy it later.
8. Help cut down on colds going around school, by teaching kids to sneeze into their elbow.
9. Make a get well kit, with all your family's favorite meds for cough and colds. No last minute trips to the drug store! Here is what I would include in that kit:
GET WELL/ FIRST AID KIT:
Items include:
Below are just a few of the deals and low prices you’ll find in the store this summer:
It can be easy to get caught up in the hype of back to school shopping and blow your budget easily.
First, the coupons and savings!
Download these apps to save on everything you need:
Here are some tips for keeping your budget in check:
Retailers would like us to think that a brand new back to school wardrobe is a necessity. But many parts of the country are still in summer-weather mode, even in September. So instead of picking up cold-weather items, such as jackets, just get the basics, such as jeans, new shoes and some shirts. See what is in the wardrobe already and build on that. We are in OH and my son is back in school end of August. I'm sure he will be wearing shorts well into September.
Old Navy, Gap Kids, and The Children's Place have really great sales this time of year. They also rotate merchandise often -- ask when they do their markdowns so you can get the deals. And I've found really low-priced children's clothing at Target, like $1.48 for a shirt, $2.48 for a pair of jeans.
- Check out Target Cartwheel coupons for more savings
Many times, teachers send home school supply lists of items they want their students to have.
For example, here is the back to school list for 1st grade this coming school year:
This list can be daunting. Last year, even with my supply of paper, pencils, etc, I still had to go out and pick up a few things. What is the best way to save? I checked my stockpile first and gathered up the items I already had.
Then for the remainder of the list, I checked the Sunday ads and went to those stores. Staples, Officemax, Office Depot, Target and Walmart usually have the best prices. Typically each year, I usually only get what's on the list. A few weeks into September, many stores start clearancing school supplies to very low prices. This is when I stock up and fill my shelves for the upcoming year.
- Check out Target Cartwheel coupons for more savings
One trick I have used for years is getting the next year's school supply list ahead of time and buying on clearance. For example when my son was in 3rd grade, I was already buying ahead for 4th and 5th grade, when supplies went on clearance.
I've found that Lands' End and LL Bean have the best, high quality backpacks. Also be sure to check out Costco and Sam's Club.
Grocery stores like to get in on the back to school hype too and push snack packs of food, cereal, etc. Only stock up on items you know you will use and don't fall for the hype! Here are some snack packs that the kids will love:
- Free $20 to try out Instacart- Free Groceries delivered right to your home!
- Download Ibotta to save on groceries
-Download Fetch Rewards free here: http://www.fetchrewards.com
Get together with your friends with children of a similar age and swap your gently used clothing.
If there is an item your child needs, but you don't want to pay retail, check out those two sites first!
Alabama | July 19 - 21 |
Arkansas | August 3 - 4 |
Connecticut* | August 18 - 24 |
Florida* | August 2 - 4 |
Iowa | August 2 - 3 |
Maryland | August 11 - 17 |
Massachusetts* | August 10 - 11 |
Mississippi* | July 26 - 27 |
Missouri* | August 2 - 4 |
New Mexico* | August 2 - 4 |
Ohio | August 2 - 4 |
Oklahoma* | August 2 - 4 |
South Carolina* | August 2 - 4 |
Tennessee | July 26 - 28 |
Texas | August 9 - 11 |
Virginia | August 2 - 4 |
Wisconsin* | July 31 - August 4 |
Here is a general list of the items included and where you can get more information on your specific state’s Tax Free Holiday.
These rewards programs will save you some money.
Office Depot and Office Max: In July and August, Office Depot and Office Max have a few weeks where teachers can get up to 25 percent off their purchases. They also at that time have a Teacher VIP savings card to save more throughout the year.
Staples: Staples has a Teacher Rewards Program that gives you 5 percent back in rewards and 10 percent back in rewards for teaching and art supplies. You also get free shipping at staples.com.
The Container Store: Join The Container Store's Organized Teacher Discount Program, and you'll get special discounts emailed to you throughout the year. Just for joining you'll get your first offer that you can redeem in-store, online, or by phone.
Michaels: Teachers get 15 percent off their purchases at Michaels every day.
Jo-Ann: Sign-up for Jo-Ann's Teacher Rewards and you'll get a rewards discount card that will get you 15 percent off your purchase every day of the year.
Ben Franklin Crafts: Teachers get 10 percent off classroom materials every day at Ben Franklin.
Hobby Lobby: Hobby Lobby gives teachers 10 percent off but they must pay with an organization check.
Party City: You can get 10 percent-20 percent off at Party City, but you'll need a signed letterhead from school to get it.
A.C. Moore: Teachers get 15 percent off sale and regular price purchases at A.C. Moore.
Lakeshore Learning: Teacher's Club members at Lakeshore Learning get 15 percent off everything in-store.
Dick Blick: Educators and students get 10 percent off at Dick Blick every day.
Remember to check with your local bookstores and papers to see if they have a teacher discount.
Barnes & Noble: Through the B&N Educators program, teachers get 20 percent off the publisher's list price for purchase for classroom use and 25 percent off during Educator Appreciation Days.
Half Price Books: Teachers and librarians are eligible for an Educator Discount Card that will get them 10 percent off their purchases all year long.
Book Warehouse: Book Warehouse has an Educator's Book Club that will get them 15 percent off everything in store.
Bookmans: Bookmans' Project Educate gives a 20 percent discount on all purchases for teachers.
Books-A-Million: Books-A-Million's Educator's Discount Program gives educations, librarians, and homeschoolers a 20 percent discount on classroom items and books.
The New York Times: Teachers, as well as students, can get a special rate on The New York Times subscriptions.
The Wall Street Journal: Educators get special rates on subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal.
Most schools have dress codes for teachers and luckily some of the clothing and shoe stores have realized that teachers would appreciate a discount.
J.Crew: Teachers and college students get 15 percent off at J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and J.Crew Mercantile.
LOFT: Sign-up for the LOFT Loves Teachers program and you'll get 15 percent off all purchase as well as teacher appreciation nights, sweepstakes, and free style guides.
Aerosoles: Show your teacher ID or pay stub when you checkout at Aerosoles and you'll get 15 percent off any footwear priced $39.99 or higher.
Talbots: Teachers get 15 percent off their purchases of full-priced items at Talbots.
Banana Republic: Both teachers and students get 15 percent off full-priced purchases.
Madewell: Teachers and college students can get 15 percent off with a valid school ID.
Just for being an educator you may qualify for a discount on your wireless service. Enter your phone number and email address and see if you qualify.
Many times your school will need to have a contract with them for you to get a personal discount.
Verizon: Verizon Wireless also offers a discount for some education employees.
AT&T: Enter your school email address and you'll see if you can get a discount of up to 20 percent on service, devices, and accessories.
T-Mobile: K-12 staff, college staff, and college students are eligible to save on smartphones at T-Mobile.
Sprint: Enter your phone number to see if you are eligible for a teacher discount.
Apple Store: Apple Store for Education offers discounts to teachers, school staff, and homeschool teachers. Included ar MacBooks, iPads, accessories, and more.
Bose: Teachers will get a discount of up to 15 percent at Bose including speakers, earbuds, headphones, music systems, and sound systems.
Adobe: Educators can get special discounts on Adobe software for personal use.
Lenovo: Students and faculty can save on computers, laptops, and tablets from Lenovo. Just select your state and school to see what offers are available.
Teachers want to have fun and they can do it even on a shoestring budget with these discounts on hotels and attractions.
Marriott: Teachers are eligible for Marriot's government discount that will save you on even personal stays.
LaQuinta: Teachers can get LaQuinta's government rate at more than 800 LaQunitas around the country.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts: Teachers and educators can get 20 percent off the best available rate at Preferred Hotels & Resorts.Resorts.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin: Teachers get special low rates to these two Walt Disney World hotels.
SeaWorld: Teachers can get into SeaWorld for free when they get a SeaWorld Teacher Card.
Legoland: Teachers can get into free at Legoland in both California and Florida.
Art Institute of Chicago: Illinois educators, teaching artists, and homeschool parents can get free tickets to the Art Institute of Chicago.
Go here, fill out information on your current Mac or PC to get an estimate and then mail in your computer for free and choose how you’d like to receive your credit – with an Apple Store Gift Card, a Visa gift card, or a deposit in your PayPal account.
Click here to print off this deal list of school supplies. These are the best prices to look for when it comes to getting the best deals.
These rewards programs will save you some money.
Office Depot and Office Max: In July and August, Office Depot and Office Max have a few weeks where teachers can get up to 25 percent off their purchases. They also at that time have a Teacher VIP savings card to save more throughout the year.
Staples: Staples has a Teacher Rewards Program that gives you 5 percent back in rewards and 10 percent back in rewards for teaching and art supplies. You also get free shipping at staples.com.
The Container Store: Join The Container Store's Organized Teacher Discount Program, and you'll get special discounts emailed to you throughout the year. Just for joining you'll get your first offer that you can redeem in-store, online, or by phone.
Michaels: Teachers get 15 percent off their purchases at Michaels every day.
Jo-Ann: Sign-up for Jo-Ann's Teacher Rewards and you'll get a rewards discount card that will get you 15 percent off your purchase every day of the year.
Ben Franklin Crafts: Teachers get 10 percent off classroom materials every day at Ben Franklin.
Hobby Lobby: Hobby Lobby gives teachers 10 percent off but they must pay with an organization check.
Party City: You can get 10 percent-20 percent off at Party City, but you'll need a signed letterhead from school to get it.
A.C. Moore: Teachers get 15 percent off sale and regular price purchases at A.C. Moore.
Lakeshore Learning: Teacher's Club members at Lakeshore Learning get 15 percent off everything in-store.
Remember to check with your local bookstores and papers to see if they have a teacher discount.
Barnes & Noble: Through the B&N Educators program, teachers get 20 percent off the publisher's list price for purchase for classroom use and 25 percent off during Educator Appreciation Days.
Half Price Books: Teachers and librarians are eligible for an Educator Discount Card that will get them 10 percent off their purchases all year long.
Book Warehouse: Book Warehouse has an Educator's Book Club that will get them 15 percent off everything in store.
Bookmans: Bookmans' Project Educate gives a 20 percent discount on all purchases for teachers.
Books-A-Million: Books-A-Million's Educator's Discount Program gives educations, librarians, and homeschoolers a 20 percent discount on classroom items and books.
The New York Times: Teachers, as well as students, can get a special rate on The New York Times subscriptions.
The Wall Street Journal: Educators get special rates on subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal.
Most schools have dress codes for teachers and luckily some of the clothing and shoe stores have realized that teachers would appreciate a discount.
J.Crew: Teachers and college students get 15 percent off at J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and J.Crew Mercantile.
LOFT: Sign-up for the LOFT Loves Teachers program and you'll get 15 percent off all purchase as well as teacher appreciation nights, sweepstakes, and free style guides.
Aerosoles: Show your teacher ID or pay stub when you checkout at Aerosoles and you'll get 15 percent off any footwear priced $39.99 or higher.
Talbots: Teachers get 15 percent off their purchases of full-priced items at Talbots.
Banana Republic: Both teachers and students get 15 percent off full-priced purchases.
Madewell: Teachers and college students can get 15 percent off with a valid school ID.
Just for being an educator you may qualify for a discount on your wireless service. Enter your phone number and email address and see if you qualify.
Many times your school will need to have a contract with them for you to get a personal discount.
Verizon: Verizon Wireless also offers a discount for some education employees.
AT&T: Enter your school email address and you'll see if you can get a discount of up to 20 percent on service, devices, and accessories.
T-Mobile: K-12 staff, college staff, and college students are eligible to save on smartphones at T-Mobile.
Sprint: Enter your phone number to see if you are eligible for a teacher discount.
Apple Store: Apple Store for Education offers discounts to teachers, school staff, and homeschool teachers. Included ar MacBooks, iPads, accessories, and more.
Bose: Teachers will get a discount of up to 15 percent at Bose including speakers, earbuds, headphones, music systems, and sound systems.
Adobe: Educators can get special discounts on Adobe software for personal use.
Lenovo: Students and faculty can save on computers, laptops, and tablets from Lenovo. Just select your state and school to see what offers are available.
Teachers want to have fun and they can do it even on a shoestring budget with these discounts on hotels and attractions.
Marriott: Teachers are eligible for Marriot's government discount that will save you on even personal stays.
LaQuinta: Teachers can get LaQuinta's government rate at more than 800 LaQunitas around the country.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts: Teachers and educators can get 20 percent off the best available rate at Preferred Hotels & Resorts.Resorts.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin: Teachers get special low rates to these two Walt Disney World hotels.
SeaWorld: Teachers can get into SeaWorld for free when they get a SeaWorld Teacher Card.
Legoland: Teachers can get into free at Legoland in both California and Florida.
Art Institute of Chicago: Illinois educators, teaching artists, and homeschool parents can get free tickets to the Art Institute of Chicago.
On Sunday, July 23rd from 1PM-3PM, select Verizon Wireless Zone Stores will be giving away a FREE backpack filled with school supplies – limit one per child. Keep in mind that your child must be present to receive a backpack.
You deserve a college shopping experience that’s fun, stress-free and affordable. That’s why we’re offering a long weekend’s worth of special offers, giveaways, workshops and more, all designed to help you navigate this exciting next chapter. Get your $25 off $150 coupon here!
*Restaurant & showroom open at 9:30am, remainder of store opens at 10am. Please see your local store or IKEA-USA.com for store hours. Events and offers not available at IKEA Brooklyn and IKEA Columbus. IKEA Paramus closed Sunday. Food offers not available at IKEA Carson.
by Diane Schmidt
Dorm Supplies
Retailers love the back to school season. Many students get excited about going off to college for the first time and spend a bundle on notebooks, pens, expensive plastic storage containers and packages of snack foods. So how do you get what you need and not overspend? Here are some savings tips:
Keep in touch with the family! Be sure your cell phone is up to date, has unlimited talk and text-
It's time to leave for school. The car is packed with your belongings. You saved quite a bit on money and have some in the bank. Now how do you save once you get to school?
Food
Books and Tech
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Remember that all it takes is some creative thinking to save money while at college. Good luck while you embark on your college career.
Office Depot/OfficeMax stores are thanking educators duringTeacher Appreciation Days by offering up a 25% off in-store purchase coupon (excludes technology, HP Ink/toner and Epson ink and other exclusions may apply).
Plus, educators can get a free Teacher VIP savings card for an additional 20% discount on qualifying in store purchases made through October 31st and educators will score a free tote bag! See this press release for more information.
This runs from July 30th-August 2nd and again from August 27th-30th,
Through July 29th, download the free Walmart App, make a purchase of $75+ via the app and you’ll score a FREE $10 Walmart eGift Card (limit one per customer).
Saturday, July 30th Verizon TCC (The Cellular Connection) locations will be giving away a FREE backpack filled with school supplies – limit one per child. Keep in mind that the child must be present to receive a backpack. Be sure to call your local store ahead of time to verify participation in this program.
Cam and I stopped into Costco the other day and got some really good deals on school supplies!
To get these deals, you must make a $5 purchase in order to take advantage of the 1¢ deals (limit 3 per household) – while supplies last and no rainchecks.
* 1¢ Office Depot Brand Spiral 1-Subject Notebooks (regularly $3.99)
* 1¢ Scholastic Brand Glue Sticks 4-pack (regularly $1.99)
* 1¢ Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers 3-pack (regularly $3.29)
* 1¢ Office Depot Brand 2-Hole Pencil Sharpener (regularly $1)
* 1¢ Pencil Pouch (regularly $2.29)
* $1 Master Lock Combination Padlocks (regularly $5.99!)
* $1 Paper Mate Sharp Writer Mechanical Pencils 12 pack (regularly $7.99)
* $1 Zebra Sarasa Pens 5 pack (regularly $5.99)
* $1 Office Depot Brand Composition Book (regularly $2.49)
* $1 Office Depot Brand Folders 10 pack (regularly $2.49)
* $1 Office Depot Brand Multipurpose Ream Paper after Rewards (regularly $8.29)
When it comes to finding online tech deals for items like laptops, desktops, and tablets, there are three sources you should definitely have bookmarked.
Dell University: When shopping online for a PC, Dell University has some excellent discounts exclusively for students. To take advantage, all you need to do is register for the free Dell Advantage program and provide the name of your school.
Apple Education Pricing: If an Apple computer is in your future, you'd be wise to check out their Educational Pricing page and save up to 25% off a new MacBook or iMac.
Best Buy College Student Deals: Once you've created a Best Buy account, you can sign-up for exclusive college student deals for computers, small appliances, and accessories like external hard drives and software. Current examples include $100 off a MacBook or iMac, $30 off a Keurig Brewer, and 20% off Samsung and LG microwave ovens.