This week at Staples, score a FREE 16GB flash drive with ANY purchase! You can even get one with a 35¢ notebook!
To get the deal online, use code 96942 at checkout.
It’s a great time to shop at Staples because of the back-to-school sales, so take advantage and grab your FREE flash drive.
This deal is good for a limited time and while supplies last. Shipping is free on orders or you may be able to get FREE store pickup!
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Right now, grab this handy rotating desk caddy at Amazon for just $5.59 when you combine a sale a clippable coupon!
To get the deal, clip the coupon on the item page and add it to your cart.
This rotating caddy can hold a ton of office supplies and spins so you can get to what you need. It’s also perfect for a dorm room or craft table!
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is FREE for Prime members.
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I admit I’m not always a fan of AI (artificial intelligence) because I feel like it keeps us from using our brain in situations where we really should. However, I do agree that AI can be very useful in some areas. More recently I used it to save myself some time and research in my homeschool planning.
Since I know there are many homeschool families out there who could also benefit from AI in this way, I am going to share some of the ways in which I used ChatGPT to help me plan out the year. All of this was completed using the free version of ChatGPT.
Please remember that ChatGPT is not a human; it’s artificial intelligence, and therefore, you do need to further check what it tells you.
Ways to Use ChatGPT for Homeschool Planning
SCHEDULING
Maybe you are trying to homeschool only 4 days a week or maybe you need to know how far along you will be in your curriculum before the new year. Or perhaps you would like a sample weekly schedule for the year. Whatever your scheduling needs are, ChatGPT does a pretty good job of providing some options for you.
Here are some of the questions I asked along with some of the answers I received:
Question: Can you create me a yearly homeschool calendar with the following?
180 days of teaching
1st day of school is August 4, 2025
Last day of school is May 29, 2026
3 days off Thanksgiving week
2 weeks off for Christmas
1 week off in mid-February
1 week off in mid-April
ChatGPT Response:
Question: Can you make me a weekly schedule that incorporates the following curriculum? Read More→
Here is a list of the deals from the new Harris Teeter weekly ad that will run through 8/5. Get cereal for $1, Ajax dish soap for $1, and more.
Buy Two Get Three
- Pepsi Products, 6-pack, $7.49, limit 10
-$3/4 Pepsi-Cola Beverages, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$3/3 Pepsi-Cola Beverages, incl bubly, Propel, or Gatorade Zero Multipacks printable
(buy (5), use $3/3, makes it $2.39 ea.) - Propel Fitness Water, 8 pack 12 oz bottles, $7.29, limit 10
-$3/3 Pepsi-Cola Beverages, incl bubly, Propel, or Gatorade Zero Multipacks printable
-$3/3 Bubly item, Propel or Gatorade Zero, multipk, Harris Teeter eCoupon
-$2/2 Propel regular item, Gatorade Water or Lifewtr, multipk, Harris Teeter eCoupon
-$2/2 Propel or Gatorade Water or Lifewtr, multipack printable
(buy (5), use $3/3, makes it $2.31 ea.)
Buy Two Get Two
- Harris Teeter Canned Green Beans or Black Beans, 14.5-15.25 oz, $1.39
(buy (4), makes it 69¢ ea.) - Coca-Cola Products, 12-pack cans, $10.99
(buy (4), makes it $5.49 ea.) Read More→
This time of year is so busy for many people, which makes planning ahead even more helpful. I’ve done the hard work of meal planning for you with this August 2025 monthly meal plan, completely free! Use these ideas fully or just pick some for inspiration. Change them around if the prep work doesn’t fit your schedule–make it your own.
Southern Savers FREE August 2025 Monthly Meal Plan
We’ve got a lot of simple dishes this month, because I need to spend my time doing other things. You’ll see soups, salads, and lots of easy meals!
Download the free August 2025 monthly meal plan printable!
Past meal plans:
August 2024 Monthly Meal Plan
August 2023 Monthly Meal Plan
August 2022 Monthly Meal Plan
August 2021 Monthly Meal Plan
August 2020 Monthly Meal Plan
August 2019 Monthly Meal Plan
Time for new shoes? Check out Scheels where you can save up to 40% on shoes for the whole family. Find popular brands like Nike, Hoka and more!
No code necessary. Prices are as marked. Check out some deals for kids below and shop the entire sale here.
Shoe Deals for Kids:
Big Kids’ Nike Flex Runner 3 Running Shoes – $29.99 (reg. $55)
size, 6, 6.5, 7
Big Kids’ Under Armour Surge 4 Running Shoes – $33 (reg. $55)
Big Kids’ adidas Tensaur Run 3.0 Shoes – $19.99 (reg. $40)
size 5.5, 6, 7
This sale continues thru 8/10. Shipping is free on orders of $75+.
See more shoe deals.
This weekend, August 2 & 3, head to select Target locations for and in-store back-to-school event with giveaways, deals and much more!
These events will take place from 11am – 4pm local time at participating locations only.
This year, they’re helping kids express their individual personalities with giveaways on fun patches, charms, and more while supplies last.
Just some of the sales going on during the event include 30% off kids’ shoes, 25% off uniforms, 20% off certain lunch boxes, and more.
See the Target weekly ad for more deals.
I love to see sales on Annie’s Organic products! Get Annie’s Mac & Cheese for just $1.09 per box at Publix when you stack their B1G1 sale with an eCoupon.
Publix Annie’s Deal (ends 8/5 or 8/6):
- Annie’s Mac & Cheese or Super Mac, 5.25-11.3 oz, starting, B1G1 at $2.69 ($1.34)
-.50/2 Annie’s Mac & Cheese, Publix eCoupon
(makes it $1.09 ea.)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deals.
Get a cooler night sleep with this Amazon deal!
Right now, hurry to Amazon where you can use this code to get a Bedelite cooling mattress topper starting at just $29.99!
You can choose from twin or queen. To get the deal, use code 9QBTSVSX at checkout.
Get the Deal:
BEDELITE Cooling Mattress Topper Twin Size $59.99
– Use code 9QBTSVSX at checkout
Makes it $29.99
BEDELITE Cooling Mattress Topper Queen Size $69.99
– Use code 9QBTSVSX at checkout
Makes it $34.99
This deal is good through 8/3 and while supplies last. Shipping is free for Prime members or on orders $35 and up.
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