Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Back-To-School Stock Up Prices

Thank you to My Frugal Adventures for sharing this list I have posted!  Please be sure to check them out!

Use this list as a guide to know when to stock up on these supplies.  Only 46 more days till the kids go back to school! ;-)

::Art Supplies.
  • Crayola Crayons 24ct $.25-.50
  • *Usually Toys R Us will offer Crayola 4/$1 a few times. Roseart crayons are typically .25 per box or even less.
  • Crayola 10ct Markers $.99
  • Crayola Washable Markers $1.50
  • Crayola 12ct Colored Pencils $.99
  • Crayola Washable Crayons 24ct $1.50
  • Watercolors 8ct $.99
  • School Glue $.15-.50
  • Glue Sticks $.50

::Pens, pencils and highlighters.

  • 12ct Pencils (generic brand) $.25
  • *Some schools require Ticonderoga and those are considerably more expensive.
  • 5pk Mechanical Pencils $.50
  • Sharpie Highlighters $.50
  • Sharpie Markers- singles $.50
  • Sharpie 8pks $3.99
  • Sharpie Black 2pk Markers $.50
  • Dry Erase Markers 4pk $.50
  • Bic Ballpoint Pens $.50

::Other Supplies.

  • Two Pocket Folders $.01-.15
  • Scissors $.49
  • Rulers $.25
  • Composition Books $.25
  • Spiral Notebooks $.10
  • Binders- 1″ Economy $1.00
  • Filler Paper 150 sheets $.75
  • Pencil Sharpeners $.39
  • Scotch Tape $.50
  • Index Cards $.49-1.00
  • Construction Paper $1.50-1.75
  • Sheet Protectors $.50
  • Pencil Boxes $.49
As far as backpacks, we typically see a free after rewards offer on these from the office supply stores.  For a nicer backpack, about $13-$15 is a good price.  Usually Target will offer backpacks around $6-9 and lunchsacks as low as $3.00. For small children, Toys R Us will usually offer an ongoing deal to get a free lunchsack with purchase of a backpack.

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