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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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top back to school deals 7-15

Ads and shopping lists were flooded this week with Back To School deals. This is definitely the week to grab deals on backpacks, paper, notebooks and a lot more!

Below is a list of the top Back To School deals across a few stores. Feel free to leave a comment with any additional deals you find while you;re out.

Pens Pencils Crayons And Markers

  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – B2G1 Crayola Washable Products
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – B1G1 Paper Mate InkJoy Pens Multi-packs
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – BIC 4 Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens, $3
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – B2G1 Expo Dry Erase Markers
    Manufacturer Coupon -$1.25 off Expo Ultra Fine item, 4 ct. +, SS 6/22
  • Office Depot Brand or Just Basics Wood Pencils, 72 ct., $5
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Foray 12 pk & TUL 10 pk. Liquid Ink Highlighters, $5
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Sharpie Clearview Highlighter, 3 pk., $3
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Paper Mate Sharpwriter Mechanical Pencils, 12 pk., $3
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pilot Bottle to Pen B2P 86% Recycled Gel Retractable Pens, 5 pk., $3
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Sharpie Pens, 4 pk., $3
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pilot G2 Pens, 4 pk., $4
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pilot Frixion Clicker Eraseable Gel Pens, 3 pk., $4
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Sharpie Permanent Markers, 24 pk., $40
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Paper Mate Flair Pens, 12 pk., $10
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers, 3 pk., $2
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Paper Mate EraserMate Pens, 5 pk., $2
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pentel WOW Retractable Ballpoint Pens, 12 pk., $4
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Sharpie Blade Highlighters, 4 pk., $2
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pentel R.S.V.P. Ballpoint Pens, 5 pk., $2
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens, 4 pk., $2
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pentel Twist-Erase Mechanical Pencils, 2 pk., $5
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, 12 pk., $10
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Sharpie Accent Highlighters, 20 pk., $10
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pentel EnerGel Deluxe RTX Gel Pens, 3 pk., $5
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Sharpie Accent Highlighters, 20 pk., $10
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pilot Precise v5 or V7 Liquid Ink Rollerball Pens, 5 pk., $5
  • Staples – Sharpie Permanent Markers, 5 pk., $2
  • Staples – Sharpie Accent Gel Highlighters, 3 pk., $2
  • Staples – Crayola Classic Markers, 10 ct., 97¢
  • Staples #2 Pencils, 12 pk., 68¢
  • Target – up & up Colored Pencils, 12 pk., 99¢
    Store Coupon -$1.50/3 up & up school or office supplies, Target printable (limit reached)
    (makes it 49¢ ea.)
  • Target – Sharpie Fine or Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers, 2 pk., 99¢
  • Target – Pilot G2 Gel Roller Pens, 10.3-11.3 oz, $5
  • Target – Sharpie Permanent Markers, 15 ct., $12
  • Target – up & up Mechanical Pencils, 8 ct., 99¢
    Store Coupon -$1/$3 up & up product, Target Sweet Summer Savings booklet (EXP 07/26)
    Store Coupon -$1.50/3 up & up school or office supplies, Target printable (limit reached)
    (buy (3), use $1.50/3, makes it 49¢ ea.)
  • CVS – Crayola Crayons, Markers and Colored Pencils, B1G1
    Manufacturer Coupon -$1/$5 My First Crayola items printable (limit reached)
    Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Crayola Crayons or Sidewalk Chalk, 64 or 24 ct., on select Juicy Juice products
  • CVS – Sharpie Marker 1 ct. or Wexford No. 2 Pencils 20 pk., 69¢
  • CVS – Wexford Dry Erase Markers 4 pk. or Pilot Easytouch Retractable Pens, 2 pk., 99¢
  • CVS – BIC Round Stick Grip 8 pk. or Velocity Retractable Gel, 2 pk., 99¢, limit 2
  • Bi-Lo – Paper Mate or Sharpie Highlighters, Markers, Pens, or Pencils, 1-8 pk, B1G1 at $4.18 ($2.08)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – BIC Mechanical Pencils, 10 pk., B1G1 at $3.69 ($1.84)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Crayola Markers, 8 ct., B1G1 at $3.89 ($1.94)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct., B1G1 at $2.59 ($1.29)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Paper Mate Profile Ball Point Pen, 2 ct., B1G1 at $1.99 (99¢)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Paper Mate Frixion Ball Gel Pen, 2 pk., B1G1 at $4.49 ($2.24)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Sharpie Accent Highlighter, 4 ct., B1G1 at $3.19 ($1.59)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Paper Mate Write Bros Ball Point Pen, 10 ct. , B1G1 at $2.09 ($1.04)
    Store Coupon -Free PaperMate Write Bros. ball point pen, 10 ct. WYB (2) Quaker instant oatmeal, 9.8-16.2 oz (Publix coupon), Celebrate Soccer flyer (EXP 07/25)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Paper Mate Clearpoint #2 Mechanical Pencils, 2 ct., B1G1 at $5.99 ($2.99)
    (starts 7/23)

Notebooks And Paper

  • Office Depot Brand & Office Max Brand Multipurpose Paper Ream, $7.29, limit 2
    -$6.29 Mail in Savings
    =$1
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – 25% off Five Star 1, 3, & 5 Subject Notebooks
    Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Five Star product, excl trial size, PG 7/06 (EXP 07/30)
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Crayola Construction Paper 9 x 12, 96 sheets, $2
  • Staples – Studio C Reinforced Filler Paper College Ruled, 80 sheet, $4.99
  • Staples Poly 1 Subject Notebook, 50¢
  • Staples Composition Book, 100 sheets, 50¢
  • Staples 8.5″ x 11″ Multipurpose Paper, 1 ream, $7.79
    $3.80 Easy Rebate
    $1.99 Coupon
    $2 after Easy Rebate and with In ad coupon
  • Target – Mead Composition or Spiral-Bound Notebook, 70 sheets, 99¢
  • Target – up & up 1-Subject Notebook, 100 sheet, $1.50
    Store Coupon -$1/$3 up & up product, Target Sweet Summer Savings booklet (EXP 07/26)
    Store Coupon -$1.50/3 up & up school or office supplies, Target printable (limit reached)
    (buy (3), use $1.50/3, makes it $1 ea.)
  • Rite Aid – Mead Composition Book B1G2 at $2.09
    (makes it 69¢ ea.)
  • Rite Aid – Notebooks, 47¢
  • CVS – Composition Book, 80 sheets 69¢
  • CVS – Binder, 1 in., 69¢
  • CVS – Wexford Binders, 1 to 3 in., B1G1
  • CVS – Designer Composition Books, Notebooks, Binders, Portfolios or Planners, B1G1
  • Bi-Lo – Top Flight Marble Composition Book, 10-12 ct., B1G1 at $3.79 ($1.89)
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Top Flight 1 Subject Notebook, 70 Sheets, 33¢
    (starts 7/23)
  • Publix – Top Flight Composition Book, 100 Sheets, B1G1 at $1.69 (84¢)
    (starts 7/23)

Binders And Folders

  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Wilson Jones Heavy Duty 1.5″ & OfficeMax Brand Durable Binders 1.5″, $3
  • Staples – 2 Pocket Paper Folders, 15¢
  • Target – Mead Five Star Poly Folder, 4 Pocket, 99¢
  • Target – up & up Clear Cover Deluxe D-Ring Binder, 1″, $2
    Store Coupon -$1.50/3 up & up school or office supplies, Target printable (limit reached)
    (buy (3), use (1), makes it $1.50 ea.)
  • Target – Mead Five Star Poly Folder, $1.50
  • Publix – Poly 2-Pocket 3-Tang Folder, 1 ct., B1G1 at 85¢ (42¢)
    (starts 7/23)

Glue

  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Scholastic & OfficeMax Brand Pourable Glue, 4 oz, 25¢, limit 3
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Scotch Glue, $1
  • Staples Glue Sticks, 4 pk., $1.25
  • Target – Elmer’s Glue Sticks, 6 pk., 99¢
  • Target – Elmer’s Classroom Pack Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, 18 ct., $5
  • Rite Aid – Elmer’s Glue or Scotch Tape, B1G1
    Elmers Glue, 4 oz, $2.29
    Scotch Tape $2.49
    Scotch Expressions Tape $3.29

    Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Scotch Expressions tape printable
    Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Scotch Heavy Duty shipping and packing tape, SS 5/11
    Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Scotch long lasting moving and storage tape, SS 5/11
    Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Scotch Heavy Duty shipping and packing tape, SS 5/11
    Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Scotch long lasting moving and storage tape, SS 5/11
    Manufacturer Coupon -$5 off Scotch Expressions tape purchase, $10+ printable
    (buy (8) Expressions, use $5/$10, makes it $1.02 ea.)
  • CVS – Elmer’s School Glue 4 oz or Sticks, 2 pk., 49¢ w/ in-ad coupon, limit 4

Backpacks

  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – 50% off Yak Pak, Ful & High Sierra Backpacks
  • Staples – Buy a Backpack and get 25% off all school supplies
  • Staples – 25% off select Backpacks
  • Target – Jansport Trans Backpacks, $25
  • Target – High Sierra Grip Backpack, $30
  • Target – Ful Backpack, $30
  • Target – Licensed Backpacks, $12
  • Target – Mossimo Supply Co. Backpacks, $23.99
  • Rite Aid – Backpacks, 50% off
  • CVS – Backpacks or Bags, 1 or 2 pk., $2.99

Classroom Supplies

  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – 2 Hole Manual Pencil Sharpeners, 25¢, limit 3
  • Office Depot & OfficeMax Brand Erasers, 3-5 pk., 25¢, limit 3
  • Office Depot & OfficeMax Brand Poly Index Card with 100 cards, $1
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Pencil Pouch with Mesh or Clear Window, $1
  • Office Depot Brand & OfficeMax Brand 8″ Scissors, $2
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Really Useful .55L Pencil Box, $2
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – PaperPro Compact Desktop Stapler, $6
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Scotch Expressions Tape, 3 for $6
    Manufacturer Coupon -$5 off Scotch Expressions tape purchase, $10+ printable
    Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Scotch Expressions tape printable
    (Buy 6, use $5/$10, makes it $1.16 ea.)
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Scotch Magic 810 Tape Value Pack, 6 pk., $10
  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – Post-it 3″ x 3″ Multi-Color Super Sticky Notes, 6 pk., $5
    Manufacturer Coupon -$2/$10 Post-it super sticky notes purchase printable
  • Staples – Post-it 3″ x 3″ Super Sticky Notes, 5 pk., $5
    Manufacturer Coupon -$2/$10 Post-it super sticky notes purchase printable
  • Staples – Scotch Magic Tape Rolls 3/4″ x 800″, 3 pk., $5
  • Staples – Fiskars 5″ Soft Grip Scissors, $3.99
  • Staples – Mars Plastic Erasers, 4 pk., $3
  • Staples – Staedtler Metal Pencil and Crayon Sharpener, $3
  • Staples – BIC Wite-OUt Correction Pen or Tape, 2 pk., $2
  • Staples Pink Cap Erasers, 12 pk., 96¢
  • Staples Lined 3′ x 5″ White Index Cards, 100 pk., 48¢
  • Target – Scotch Magic Tape, 2 pk., $5
  • Rite Aid – Westcott Scissors, Playskool Crayons or School Glue, 24 ct. or 4 oz, B1G2
    Westcott Scissors $1.69
    Playskool Crayons $1.69
    Playskool Glue $1.69

    (makes it 56¢ ea.)
  • Rite Aid – Avery Sheet Protectors, Erasers, Poly or Paper Portfolios, B1G2
  • Rite Aid – Poly Mailer, Pencil Case, Sharpeners or Rulers, B1G2
    Poly Pencil Sharpeners $1.59
    Poly Ruler, 99¢

    (makes rules 33¢ ea.)
  • Rite Aid – Avery Big Buff Tab Dividers, 70 ct., 47¢
  • Rite Aid Home Rubberbands, Jumbo Book Covers or Pencil Pouch, 47¢
  • CVS – Wexford Flexible Protractor or 3×5 Index Cards, 100 pk., 29¢ w/ in-ad coupon, limit 4
  • CVS – Wexford Index Tab Dividers 5 pk. or Sheet Protectors, 10 pk., 50¢ w/ in-ad coupon, limit 4
  • CVS – Fiskars Blunt or Pointed Scissors 5 in. or Sharpener, 99¢

And More

  • Office Depot/OfficeMax – 40% off Rosetta Stone Software Titles Levels 1-5 & 1-3
  • Staples – Lexar TwistTurn USB Flash Drive 2.0 8GB, 8GB, $6
  • Target – Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator, $8
  • Target – Lexar USB Drive, 16 GB, $7
  • Target – Thermos Tritan Water Bottle, 24 oz, $8
  • Target – Igloo Stowe Lunch Sack, $8
  • Target – Embark Dual Lunch Kit, $8